Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said; The EU has formally approved its 17th package of sanctions imposed on Russia over aggression in Ukraine; and more.
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Sanctions ineffective, Russia plans offensive
Economic sanctions have not become a turning point for peace in Ukraine, stated Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis. His remarks reflect the reality on the Ukrainian battlefield. Despite sanctions, Russia is preparing a large-scale summer offensive.
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Operational update on Russian invasion
Operational update as of 22:00, May 20, 2025, on the Russian invasion
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Azovstal Defenders: 3 Years Captive, Awaiting Exchange
Three years ago, Azovstal Defenders surrendered into Russian captivity. They defended Mariupol and Azovstal for 86 days. Over 800 Defenders from Azov are still captives of Russia, three years later. Russia is very reluctant to exchange them.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 20 mai 2025
I remember those days so well. I… https://t.co/LSuDZulpY8 pic.twitter.com/4f4ZAOVn2gThree years ago, Azovstal Defenders surrendered into Russian captivity. They defended Mariupol and Azovstal for 86 days. Over 800 Defenders from Azov are still captives of Russia, three years later. Russia is very reluctant to exchange them. I remember those days so well. I
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Drone strike hits Russian ammo transport
❗️An extremely lucky hit by a 🇺🇦kamikaze drone on a 🇷🇺vehicle with ammunition – right at the moment when the Russians were about to unload it. pic.twitter.com/prUdJDM3w7
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 20 mai 2025An extremely lucky hit by a kamikaze drone on a vehicle carrying ammunition – right at the moment when the Russians were about to unload it.
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US aid to Ukraine: status quo on deliveries
US Secretary of State Rubio stated that assistance from the Biden administration is still reaching Ukraine, but no new decisions on further deliveries have been made yet. He added that the US is currently trying to find more air defenses for Kyiv.
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US awaits Russia’s ceasefire terms for Ukraine
The US is awaiting Russia's conditions for a ceasefire with Ukraine to better understand Putin's stance, Rubio said.
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EU sanctions Russian entities over chemical weapons in Ukraine
The EU Council imposed sanctions on three Russian military entities for their use of chemical weapons against Ukraine. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, Russia has used chemical munitions against Kyiv forces more than 6,900 times since 2022.
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Ukraine’s bees produce honey in mined farmland on World Bee Day
This World Bee Day, Ukraine shows that even in danger zones, nature doesn’t give up. Two years ago, hives were placed in Ukrainian mined farmland – areas too dangerous for farmers, but still accessible to bees. Their quiet work not only produces honey but also draws global
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian regions
Russian media report that Ukrainian long-range kamikaze drones have been launched. Drone threats have been declared in the Moscow, Oryol, Voronezh, Rostov, Kursk, Belgorod, Kaluga, and Tula regions.