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Bad weather is set to hit Kyiv on 22 May 2026 – forecasters have warned of thunderstorms
Thunderstorms, brief showers and a sharp deterioration in the weather are expected in Kyiv and the Kyiv region on 22 May.
Lukashenko stated that Belarus had no intention of going to war and expressed his willingness to meet with Zelensky
Alexander Lukashenko has stated that Belarus has no intention of becoming involved in a war against Ukraine. He also expressed his willingness to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss bilateral relations.
The US has approved the potential sale of equipment for Hawk systems to Ukraine
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of equipment to Ukraine to support the operation of the Hawk missile system.
Yermak commented on reports of his father’s trip to Russia
Andriy Yermak, the former head of the President’s Office, has stated that he is unaware of any possible trip made by his father, Boris Yermak, to Russia in 2019. At the same time, he described the circulation of such information as part of a campaign against his family.
Mindich’s partner was buying up land and hotels near Bukovel
Igor Khmelov, a business partner of Timur Mindich, has been buying up land and holiday resorts near Bukovel for millions of dollars since 2022.
The General Staff reported 253 clashes on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 253 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces continued to carry out heavy shelling and air strikes on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
Church holiday on 22 May 2026: what not to do
On 22 May, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Basilisk the Martyr, and traditionally this day was considered inauspicious for starting new ventures.
The General Staff has reported that the Russian army has suffered over 880 casualties in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 880 troops in the war against Ukraine. Total Russian personnel losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.35 million.
Brink stated that Trump’s decision had put US diplomats in Ukraine at risk
Bridget Brink, the former US Ambassador to Ukraine, has stated that the suspension of military aid to Ukraine in 2025 has created risks for Ukrainians and staff at the US Embassy in Kyiv.
The court has upheld the bail amount for Yermak in the Midas case
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court has upheld the preventive measure imposed on Andriy Yermak, the former head of the President’s Office.
The SSU in Kharkiv has uncovered a scheme involving fictitious guardianship to evade conscription
In Kharkiv, the Security Service of Ukraine has uncovered a group of individuals who organised a scheme to arrange fake guardianship of children in order to obtain a deferment from conscription. Those involved in the case include a lawyer, her accomplices and a court employee.
The reform of the State Customs Service will cost around €1.2 billion
The reform of Ukraine’s State Customs Service requires funding of around €1.2 billion. A significant portion of the funds is expected to come from international donors.