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38+ min ago  (336+ words) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on May 22 that Ukraine's northern frontier'specifically across the Rivne, Zhytomyr, and Volyn regions faces the renewed threat of a potential Russian offensive. In response, local authorities are coordinating directly with state leadership to actively reinforce defensive…...

26+ min ago  (732+ words) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is still prepared to play a mediating role in efforts to end the war in Ukraine, but acknowledged that current peace talks are stalled and have produced no results. Speaking to reporters…...

26+ min ago  (293+ words) The Security Council is due to meet in emergency session top of the hour at the request of Russia which on Friday accused Ukraine of targeting a student dormitory overnight in the occupied Luhansk region, reportedly killing six people " including…...

1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (214+ words) " " " "! President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukrainian forces have liberated 590 sq km of territory since the beginning of the year. Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address on 22 May Quote: "Indeed, Ukraine's positions are stronger now than in previous years. Since…...

51+ min ago  (182+ words) " " " "! The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has dismissed claims circulated by Russian media outlets alleging that Ukrainian forces struck civilian infrastructure in occupied territories. Source: General Staff on Facebook Quote: "Russian media outlets are actively spreading manipulative…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago  (281+ words) " " " "! The closure of the Strait of Hormuz until August would significantly increase the risk of an economic downturn approaching the scale of the 2008 global financial crisis. Details: Under the baseline scenario, the strategic waterway would reopen in July. This would…...

48+ min ago  (237+ words) Friday, 22 May 2026, 21: 30 Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said this during an online briefing on May 22, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "As for the candidates [to negotiate with Putin on behalf of Europe], there are certain names. I will not name…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (181+ words) Friday, 22 May 2026, 21: 30 This was stated by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha during an online briefing on May 22, according to a Ukrinform correspondent. According to him, for the Ukrainian side, this means moving to a new format of talks with the Russian…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago  (228+ words) Friday, 22 May 2026, 21: 32 President Volodymyr Zelensky made this statement in a video address, according to Ukrinform. "Indeed, Ukrainian positions are stronger now than in previous years. Since the beginning of the year, 590 square kilometers of our territory have been liberated and…...

3+ hour, 18+ min ago  (70+ words) Friday, 22 May 2026, 21: 30 Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "As a result of the UAV strike on Komyshuvakha, one man was killed and another wounded," he wrote. It is noted that…...