Russia may transfer its forces from Mariupol to Donbas, but an effective redeployment will take considerable time, and Russian commanders are likely to want to redeploy troops more quickly, potentially leading to more losses. Rescue of Ukrainian soldiers from Azovstal continues.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Governor: Rubizhne destroyed like Mariupol

Luhansk Oblast governor Serhiy Haidai published photos of the mass destruction in the town of Rubizhne, comparing it to Mariupol. He stated that Rubizhne was 'completely destroyed,' with cemeteries containing civilians in the yards.
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Russia uses civilian ships for war, steals grain, violating Montreux Convention
Russia uses civilian ships for war against Ukraine & transport of stolen grain, violating spirit of Montreux convention & exacerbating food crisis Turkey should close straits to commercial ships, stop buying stolen grain, says @YorukIsik https://
mei.edu/publications/r
ussia-violating-spirit-montreux-using-civilian-ships-war
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Destruction of Rubizhne and Its Aftermath



Rubizhne, in the Luhansk region. The Russians had to wipe the city out to take its remains. That’s basically the only method they know. Pre-war population: 60,000. Current population: 0.
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Estimated losses of Russian army for today
The total estimated losses of the Russian army for today. #StopPutin #StopRussia
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Customers at Lviv Croissants praise Ukrainian agencies and correct symbol misconception
At the Lviv Croissants.
Regular customers are praising Ukrainian power agencies and sending greeting and wishes of peace to each other. No, dear Starbucks anti-fascists, those are not Nazi iron crosses. -

7 Kraken special forces soldiers died in battles for Kharkiv region
7 Kraken special forces soldiers died in battles for the liberation of Kharkiv region. PHOTO
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Russia’s war against Ukraine: Day 86
Russia’s war against #Ukraine: Day 86, May 20 – Update No. 1
#UkraineRussiaWar https://
kyivpost.com/ukraine-politi
cs/russias-war-against-ukraine-day-86-may-20-update-no-1.html
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We will stand to the end, defended Chernihiv, together we will win
In this war, we will all stand to the end. We defended Chernihiv… Together we will win! https://bit.ly/3G6AFyg
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West must help Ukraine expel Russia now, warns expert
West must help Ukraine expel Russia from its southeast, and do it now, says @nataliabugayova Ukraine needs to launch a broader counteroffensive immediately before Russia transitions to coherent defense; any delay is costly for both Ukraine & West https://
foreignpolicy.com/2022/05/19/rus
sia-ukraine-war-west-military-aid/
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