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Ukrainian drones attacked a chemical plant in the Stavropol Krai and an oil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
On the night of 20 May, Ukrainian drones attacked the industrial zone of the city of Nevinnomyssk in the Stavropol Krai of the Russian Federation. An oil refinery in the city of Kstovo in the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast was also targeted.
China denies that Xi Jinping warned Putin that he would come to regret the war against Ukraine
China has officially denied reports in the Western media that the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, allegedly told US President Donald Trump that Putin would ‘come to regret’ launching a full-scale war against Ukraine.
The SSU has uncovered a scheme involving the protection of porn offices in three regions
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Office of the Prosecutor General have announced the exposure of a corruption scheme involving National Police officers in three regions. According to the investigation, law enforcement officers may have received illicit benefits in exchange for turning a blind eye to the activities of so-called ‘porn offices’.
David Haye has named the boxer Usyk must beat to secure a perfect legacy
Former world champion David Haye has spoken out about the upcoming bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven.
A travel pass costing nearly 5,000 UAH: Kyiv is set to join the top four most expensive cities in Europe
Experts compared the cost of the travel pass proposed by the Kyiv City State Administration with prices in other European cities and highlighted the huge disparity between price and quality of service.
Trump held a meeting on plans for war with Iran following the suspension of the attack
US President Donald Trump held a closed-door meeting with his national security team, during which military scenarios regarding Iran were discussed. The meeting took place a few hours after Trump announced the suspension of strikes which, he said, might have been launched on Tuesday.
A Moscow oil refinery has suspended operations following a drone attack
A Moscow oil refinery halted oil processing following an attack by Ukrainian drones on 17 May.
The Ascension of the Lord 2026: when it is celebrated and what to do before the holiday
Orthodox Christians in Ukraine will celebrate the Ascension of the Lord on 21 May 2026. The feast falls on the 40th day after Easter each year, so the date varies. In the run-up to the Ascension, folk tradition places particular emphasis on keeping the home clean, maintaining peace and quiet, praying, and completing household chores.
The US wants access to Ukrainian technology as part of a drone deal
The United States is seeking access to Ukrainian technology and intellectual property rights as part of a drone agreement that is currently being finalised.
China has been secretly training Russian military personnel
Towards the end of last year, China secretly trained around 200 Russian military personnel, some of whom subsequently returned to take part in the war against Ukraine. This is according to Reuters, which cites three European intelligence services and documents seen by the agency.
Russia launched attacks on Dnipro, the Sumy region and Odesa overnight; there are reports of casualties
On the night of 20 May, Russian forces attacked Dnipro, Konotop, the Shostka district and Odesa. The attacks resulted in casualties, injuries and damage to residential infrastructure.
National Cashback: what you need to do by 30 June 2026
The Ukrainian Ministry of Economy has reminded participants in the “National Cashback” scheme that the funds they have accumulated must be used by 30 June 2026 inclusive. The ministry noted that the scheme itself will continue to operate as normal, and payments for purchases of Ukrainian goods will continue to be made after the 20th of the following month.