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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.
The General Staff reported 250 engagements over the past 24 hours and the destruction of enemy command posts
Over the past 24 hours, 250 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Defence forces carried out strikes on command posts, areas where personnel were concentrated, and enemy drone control systems.
Demobilisation in the Ukrainian Armed Forces: Syrskyi explains the new discharge procedure
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has stated that the Ukrainian army is working on a mechanism for discharging military personnel from service during wartime. According to him, this issue must be balanced and controlled, and will depend on the situation on the battlefield. The Armed Forces also plan to introduce short-term contracts and increase military pay. The minimum pay level is to be 30,000 hryvnias.
Russian military casualties have exceeded 1.35 million
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have lost 920 troops in the war against Ukraine. The Defence Forces have also destroyed dozens of pieces of military equipment and nearly 1,900 drones.
The SSU is conducting searches at National Police units in three regions
On the morning of 20 May, searches began at the regional headquarters of the National Police in the Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk and Zhytomyr regions
The NBU has fined Ukrposhta 1.7 million hryvnias: what is the reason?
The National Bank of Ukraine has fined Ukrposhta 1.7 million hryvnias for breaching payment market regulations. The company must pay the fine within five working days of receiving the regulator’s decision.
20 May 2026: a church holiday, prohibitions and superstitions
On 20 May, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates the martyrs Falaleus, Alexander and Asterius, who were killed for their Christian faith in the 3rd century. In popular tradition, this day is known as Falaleus Day. It is associated with sowing cucumbers, prayers for good health and preparing the home for the Ascension of the Lord.
Ukrainian medium-range attacks are dealing a double blow to the Russian war machine
Ukraine is stepping up its use of medium-range drones to strike at Russian logistics, air defence systems and oil infrastructure. According to military officials, this is hampering Russia’s offensive operations and paving the way for long-range attacks on strategic targets.
Following a drone attack, the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia has suspended operations
The Ryazan oil refinery in Russia suspended oil processing following a drone attack on 15 May.