⚡️Swedish government approves applying for NATO membership.
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson formally announced it on May 16, effectively putting an end to 200 years of neutrality. The government also approved a bill that will make it possible for the country to receive military support from all EU and NATO countries while applying for membership.
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson formally announced it on May 16, effectively putting an end to 200 years of neutrality. The government also approved a bill that will make it possible for the country to receive military support from all EU and NATO countries while applying for membership.
⚡️Norway, Denmark, Iceland give security guarantees to Sweden and Finland.
The Scandinavian countries stand ready to assist their Nordic neighbors “by all means necessary should they be the victim of aggression” on their territory before obtaining NATO membership, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said on May 16. The move follows Russia’s threats against Finland and Sweden, including a Russian official’s statement that they may become targets for a military attack. The statement also comes amid Ukraine’s quest to obtain Western security guarantees to repel Russian aggression in the future.
The Scandinavian countries stand ready to assist their Nordic neighbors “by all means necessary should they be the victim of aggression” on their territory before obtaining NATO membership, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said on May 16. The move follows Russia’s threats against Finland and Sweden, including a Russian official’s statement that they may become targets for a military attack. The statement also comes amid Ukraine’s quest to obtain Western security guarantees to repel Russian aggression in the future.
⚡️Russia claims ceasefire deal reached to evacuate Ukrainian wounded soldiers from Mariupol.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said they would be evacuated to a hospital in the Russian-occupied city of Novoazovsk in Donetsk Oblast. Ukraine didn’t confirm Russia’s claim, and sending Ukrainian soldiers to Russian-occupied areas could put their life at risk as they may be captured or killed. More than 1,000 Ukrainian troops, including 600 wounded soldiers, are trapped in dire conditions at Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said they would be evacuated to a hospital in the Russian-occupied city of Novoazovsk in Donetsk Oblast. Ukraine didn’t confirm Russia’s claim, and sending Ukrainian soldiers to Russian-occupied areas could put their life at risk as they may be captured or killed. More than 1,000 Ukrainian troops, including 600 wounded soldiers, are trapped in dire conditions at Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant.
⚡️Putin says military drills will be held in autumn.
The military exercises will be held in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, a Russian-led military bloc, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said on May 16, as cited by Russian media.
The military exercises will be held in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, a Russian-led military bloc, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said on May 16, as cited by Russian media.
⚡️Russian troops shell border villages in Chernihiv Oblast.
No casualties were reported, the Ukrainian army’s Northern Operational Command said.
No casualties were reported, the Ukrainian army’s Northern Operational Command said.
⚡️Prosecutors: 45 Russian soldiers involved in war crimes identified.
Three soldiers are already facing trial in Ukraine, Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said. A total of 11,600 war crimes have been registered, Venediktova added.
Three soldiers are already facing trial in Ukraine, Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said. A total of 11,600 war crimes have been registered, Venediktova added.
⚡️ Russian shelling kills 10 people in Sievierodonetsk.
According to Luhansk Oblast Governor Serhiy Haidai, at least 10 people were killed in the city on May 16. The death toll could be even higher, but due to the constant shelling, it is difficult to report on the exact number of victims, he said.
According to Luhansk Oblast Governor Serhiy Haidai, at least 10 people were killed in the city on May 16. The death toll could be even higher, but due to the constant shelling, it is difficult to report on the exact number of victims, he said.
⚡️Official: Russia seeks to extract false testimony from Mariupol residents.
Russian occupiers have announced that they would give compensation for destroyed housing and killed family members, Petro Andryushchenko, an advisor to the mayor of Mariupol, said. The compensation will be paid in exchange for false testimony that Ukrainian troops killed relatives or destroyed property, he said. The occupiers offer roughly $6,000 for a destroyed house and $33,000 for a killed relative, according to Andryushchenko.
Russian occupiers have announced that they would give compensation for destroyed housing and killed family members, Petro Andryushchenko, an advisor to the mayor of Mariupol, said. The compensation will be paid in exchange for false testimony that Ukrainian troops killed relatives or destroyed property, he said. The occupiers offer roughly $6,000 for a destroyed house and $33,000 for a killed relative, according to Andryushchenko.
⚡️ Ukraine signs $100 million loan agreement with Japan.
On May 16, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko and the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency Akihiko Tanaka signed a loan to cover social payments, including for IDPs amid ongoing war with Russia. The repayment period of the loan is 30 years with an interest rate of 1% per annum, including a grace period of 10 years.
On May 16, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko and the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency Akihiko Tanaka signed a loan to cover social payments, including for IDPs amid ongoing war with Russia. The repayment period of the loan is 30 years with an interest rate of 1% per annum, including a grace period of 10 years.
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⚡️ Kalush Orchestra returns to Ukraine after Eurovision win.
The Ukrainian band gave an impromptu performance of the winning song, "Stefania," for the members of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service after crossing the border on their way home.
Video: Eurovision Ukraine on Telegram
The Ukrainian band gave an impromptu performance of the winning song, "Stefania," for the members of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service after crossing the border on their way home.
Video: Eurovision Ukraine on Telegram
⚡️⚡️⚡️Azovstal siege appears to end.
Denys Prokopenko, the commander of Azov special regiment, said on May 16 that Ukrainian soldiers at Azovstal have "fulfilled their orders" and "were distracting the Russian army for 82 days." The statement appeared to signal the end of the siege of Azovstal, the steel plant that remains the last Ukrainian-held part of Mariupol.
Russian media claimed on May 16 that an agreement was reached to evacuate heavily wounded soldiers from Azovstal to the Russian-occupied Novoazovsk.
Reuters reported that about a dozen buses apparently carrying Ukrainian fighters left the plant.
This is a developing story.
Denys Prokopenko, the commander of Azov special regiment, said on May 16 that Ukrainian soldiers at Azovstal have "fulfilled their orders" and "were distracting the Russian army for 82 days." The statement appeared to signal the end of the siege of Azovstal, the steel plant that remains the last Ukrainian-held part of Mariupol.
Russian media claimed on May 16 that an agreement was reached to evacuate heavily wounded soldiers from Azovstal to the Russian-occupied Novoazovsk.
Reuters reported that about a dozen buses apparently carrying Ukrainian fighters left the plant.
This is a developing story.
⚡️Russian military kills 9 civilians, 6 wounded in Donetsk Oblast on May 16.
Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko reported that three people were killed in the city of Lyman, two in Avdiivka, and others in four more settlements.
Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko reported that three people were killed in the city of Lyman, two in Avdiivka, and others in four more settlements.
⚡️⚡️⚡️264 Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from Azovstal.
53 heavily wounded Ukrainian soldiers were evacuated on May 16 from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol to a hospital in Novoazovsk, and 211 soldiers – to Olenivka, according to Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar. Both cities are occupied by Russian forces.
Malyar said that Ukrainian authorities were working to save the rest of Ukrainian soldiers at Azovstal. Earlier reports said that some 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers were staying at the besieged Azovstal.
53 heavily wounded Ukrainian soldiers were evacuated on May 16 from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol to a hospital in Novoazovsk, and 211 soldiers – to Olenivka, according to Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar. Both cities are occupied by Russian forces.
Malyar said that Ukrainian authorities were working to save the rest of Ukrainian soldiers at Azovstal. Earlier reports said that some 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers were staying at the besieged Azovstal.
⚡️Ukraine’s Armed Forces shoot down 5 Russian aerial targets.
Russian troops lost a Su-25 aircraft, a cruise missile and three UAVs over the past 24 hours, according to Yuriy Ignat, spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force.
Russian troops lost a Su-25 aircraft, a cruise missile and three UAVs over the past 24 hours, according to Yuriy Ignat, spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force.
⚡️Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy said explosions were heard in the city early on May 17.
Eyewitnesses also say they heard quite a few loud explosions.
Eyewitnesses also say they heard quite a few loud explosions.
Mariupol evacuees: ‘People just dying, city in chaos’
Evacuees from Mariupol tearfully recount the brutality of the Russian siege, in fear of what may happen to their friends and relatives who stayed behind.
Evacuees from Mariupol tearfully recount the brutality of the Russian siege, in fear of what may happen to their friends and relatives who stayed behind.
⚡️ 264 Azovstal defenders evacuated to Russian-controlled territory, promised medical treatment
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine is continuing the negotiations to reach an agreement for the Azovstal defenders to return home.
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine is continuing the negotiations to reach an agreement for the Azovstal defenders to return home.
⚡️ Russia carries out 8 attacks in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Operational Tactical Group “East” reported on May 16 that it defeated 178 Russian personnel, five tanks, seven infantry fighting vehicles, two armored personnel carriers, two armored fighting vehicles, three multiple launch rocket systems, eight artillery and anti-tank systems, and one UAV.
Ukraine’s Operational Tactical Group “East” reported on May 16 that it defeated 178 Russian personnel, five tanks, seven infantry fighting vehicles, two armored personnel carriers, two armored fighting vehicles, three multiple launch rocket systems, eight artillery and anti-tank systems, and one UAV.
⚡️ Governor: Russia targets military facility in Lviv Oblast near Polish border.
Lviv Oblast Governor Maksym Kozytsky said the explosions heard earlier on May 17 targeted the Yavoriv District's military training ground but were successfully deterred. The facility was previously targeted and severely damaged by Russian forces on May 15.
Kozytsky said additional information will be provided in the morning.
Lviv Oblast Governor Maksym Kozytsky said the explosions heard earlier on May 17 targeted the Yavoriv District's military training ground but were successfully deterred. The facility was previously targeted and severely damaged by Russian forces on May 15.
Kozytsky said additional information will be provided in the morning.
⚡️ Ukraine seizes $420 million in frozen assets linked to Russian oligarchs.
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office and Bureau of Economic Security seized Hr 12.4 billion from Cypriot company accounts in Alfa-Bank whose Russian beneficiaries reportedly tried to circumvent sanctions.
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office and Bureau of Economic Security seized Hr 12.4 billion from Cypriot company accounts in Alfa-Bank whose Russian beneficiaries reportedly tried to circumvent sanctions.
⚡️ Russia introduces resident permits in Kherson Oblast to restrict movement of citizens.
Deputy Head of Kherson Oblast Council Yuriy Sobolevsky said on May 16 that Russian forces are also blocking exit routes from the region.
Deputy Head of Kherson Oblast Council Yuriy Sobolevsky said on May 16 that Russian forces are also blocking exit routes from the region.