Heroic and skilfull drift on three wheels. A GUR defender pulled off an evac under fire near Kupyansk after a Russian strike hit their MaxxPro MRAP — saving lives in the process.

Ukraine launched a massive drone strike on Russia last night—damaging a factory in Bolkhov (Oryol Oblast) producing electronics for the Russian army, incl. microchips, semiconductors & batteries. Russia claims 127 drones were downed across 6 regions.

Partisan group ATESH—an underground resistance movement operating in occupied territories—has destroyed a Russian EW vehicle in Kherson’s Henichesk district.

The 28th Brigade's Drone Battalion spots a Russian T-80 tank in cover — and takes it out with a fiber-optic guided FPV drone. One precise hit, total destruction. The tank burns.

🇺🇸 The U.S. is pushing back on G7 plans to include “further support” for Ukraine in a joint statement by finance ministers in Canada — and is also resisting calls to label Russia’s invasion “illegal,” Politico reports.

A Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes at Russian positions with pinpoint AASM Hammer bomb strikes. Lately we have seen lots of footage from Ukrainian aviation, striking at Russian positions.

Troops from Ukraine’s 13th Brigade "Khartia" used a ground-based robotic system to evacuate a wounded Ukrainian soldier over 12 km from the front line. He made it out safely—riding smooth, relaxed, and even enjoying a smoke.

🇺🇸 Trump on potential new sanctions against Russia:
“It will be my decision, not anyone else’s. We’re at a critical moment. I spoke with President Putin for two and a half hours.”

The narrative of “possible sanctions against Russia”? A smokescreen—nothing more than a political fable.

🇪🇺 Next direct Ukraine-Russia talks may include the U.S. and EU, per European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho, Ukrinform reports.

After a Trump–Putin call, the U.S. briefed European leaders, agreeing on the need for talks with Ukraine, involving Europe and America.

“Not my problem” — that’s Trump’s new stance on the war in Ukraine, per NYT, following his call with Putin.

He told Zelensky & EU leaders that Russia and Ukraine must find a solution on their own. Trump also backed out of supporting new tough sanctions on Russia according to six officials who were familiar with the discussion.

Belgorod region: The moment a Ukrainian drone crashed into a locomotive at the "Valuyki-sorting" station early on May 19.

🇪🇺 Two-thirds of the 2 million artillery shells pledged by the EU for Ukraine by the end of 2025 have already been secured, says Ukraine’s FM Andriy Sybiha after meeting EU’s High Representative Kaja Kallas. Work continues to close the final third. Talks also covered Ukraine’s EU accession.

🇷🇴 “I don’t really believe peace in Ukraine will come soon, so I’m glad Europeans have united behind continued support for Ukraine—until the most reasonable peace for them is achieved,” said Romania’s President-elect Nicușor Dan.

Asked about claims that Sumy should become Russian territory, Putin 'joked' that Alexander Khinshtein was made acting governor of Kursk because he “wants more and more.”

⚠️ Ukrainian forces report a buildup of Russian troops near the state border in the Kharkiv direction — a possible sign of preparations for new assault operations, says the chief of staff of the "Khartiya" unit.

Ukraine’s General Staff confirms a successful strike on a key Russian military-industrial site: the Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant in Oryol region. 10 drones hit the target overnight. The plant supplies components for Iskander & Kinzhal missiles and Sukhoi jets.

Damage is being assessed.

🇪🇸 Ex-Yanukovych adviser Andriy Portnov has reportedly been shot dead near Madrid, per Spain's Cadena SER. He was hit with 4 bullets to the chest and 1 to the head while driving. Spanish media suggest a debt-related motive; 2–3 suspects are being sought.

Kremlin spox Peskov says a list of ceasefire terms between Russia and Ukraine will be drafted separately by the parties. Work on the memorandum is “moving dynamically,” and “no one is interested in delays.”

The venue for upcoming talks is still to be determined.