General Staff: Russia has lost 468,720 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

9:31 AM

Politico: US may announce new military aid package for Ukraine this week.

The U.S. may announce a new military aid package for Ukraine later this week, Politico reported on May 20, citing two unnamed American officials.

9:24 AM

Russian delegation arrives in North Korea.

According to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, these military ties are increasingly a "two-way street," in which North Korea provides Russia with military equipment to use in Ukraine.

8:53 AM

Lithuanian FM: Ukraine 'must be allowed' to strike Russian territory with Western arms.

In an interview with French TV station LCI, Gabrielius Landsbergis said restrictions such as those imposed by the U.S. on using long-range ATACMS missiles inside Russia were a "mistake."

8:41 AM

Air Force: Ukraine downs 28 of 29 Russian drones overnight.

Ukraine intercepted 28 of the 29 drones over Odesa, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Kherson, and Kirovohrad oblasts, Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk said.

8:33 AM

German Foreign Minister Baerbock arrives in Kyiv in surprise visit.

Upon her arrival, Baerbock underscored Ukraine's need for air defenses to help repel Russian aerial attacks. "That's why, together with Defense Minister (Boris) Pistorius, I launched a global initiative for more air defense. Almost a billion euros have now been raised to provide additional support for the Ukrainian air defense forces, and we are working intensively to ensure that there is even more," she said.

8:05 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 495,070 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,380 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

5:08 AM

Nine people arrested in Poland over alleged Russian sabotage plot.

The Polish government arrested nine people from a Russian spy ring in connection to alleged sabotage plots, Prime Minister Donald Tusk told Polish media outlet TVN24.

3:29 AM

Updated: Russia attacks Kharkiv with drones overnight, causing fire.

Seven people suffered from shock after Russia attacked Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv with drones and missiles on May 21, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.

2:13 AM

Russia attacks 14 communities in Sumy Oblast.

Russian forces struck 14 communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast in 48 separate attacks throughout the day, the regional administration reported on May 20.

1:02 AM

Several countries support Germany's initiative to find air defense equipment for Ukraine.

A number of countries backed Germany's initiative to find air defense equipment for Kyiv at the 22nd Ramstein-format summit of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) on May 20.

12:02 AM

Russia strikes village in Kherson Oblast, injuring 2.

A 74-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman were injured due to the Russian strike.

11:53 PM

Netherlands to supply Ukraine with additional YPR-765 armored vehicles.

The Dutch government has sent Ukraine 207 YPRs of different types so far. The number of YPRs in the future batch has not been unveiled.

11:36 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces control 60% of Vovchansk; heavy battles continue in Kharkiv Oblast

11:25 PM

Every Western decision is late by a year, says Zelensky.

Western partners have been deliberating key decisions on military assistance for Ukraine for "too long," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 20 in an interview with Reuters. The president described the delivery of aid, particularly badly needed air defense, as "one big step forward, but before that, two steps back."

10:39 PM

Spain announces aid package for Ukraine containing Leopard tanks, Patriot missiles.

The new package will contain the second batch of Leopard tanks, 155mm artillery shells, a new shipment of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles, anti-drone, optronic surveillance and tracking systems, and remote weapon turrets.

9:06 PM

Tusk: Poland signs contract with European Investment Bank to join Sky Shield Initiative.

According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the Polish government signed a contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB) worth 300 million euros (around $326 million) to construct its part of the pan-European air defense.

7:40 PM

Politico: US considering significant trade, military deals with Georgia if it reverses democratic backsliding.

The proposed measures would offer Georgia increased access to U.S. markets, a military support package, and the liberalization of the visa regime for Georgian citizens.

6:25 PM

Austria to allocate nearly $5.4 million for Ukraine's energy infrastructure restoration.

The allocated funds will be spent on urgently needed spare parts, generators, and repair lines, according to Der Standard.

6:07 PM

More than 180 Ukrainian political parties fail to comply with financial reporting requirements.

Failure to comply with the reporting requirements can result in a fine that ranges from Hr 5,100 to 6,800 ($129 to $172).

4:48 PM

Modi confirms India's participation in Ukraine's Global Peace Summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not yet confirmed his own attendance. "The level of participation will depend on timing, logistics, and parallel commitments," Modi said.

4:39 PM

Opinion

The Counteroffensive: Cutting-edge Ukrainian fashion goes beyond vyshyvankas

4:07 PM

Austin at Ramstein: US has 'already delivered many of Ukraine's top priority requirements.'

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin described the ongoing defense against the Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast as a "hard and dangerous fight."

3:52 PM

Governor: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast kills man.

Russian troops hit the front-line village of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on May 20, killing a man, Governor Ivan Fedorov said.

3:14 PM

Medvedev says Zelensky is 'legitimate military target.'

Dmitry Medvedev, who previously served as Russia's president from 2008 to 2012, has regularly used bellicose language in an attempt to intimidate the West and Ukraine.

3:09 PM

Security council secretary: Ukraine 'clearly understands' war will end with negotiations.

Ukraine "clearly understands" that Russia's full-scale war will end in negotiations, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Lytvynenko said on May 20, addressing the participants of the Baltic Sea Region Forum.