Ukrainian drone reportedly breaks previous record.

13:07 A Ukrainian drone reportedly achieved a new milestone.

Ukraine boasts of striking a target 1500 km into Russian territory, setting a new record for drone use, as per a member of the intelligence service. The target was the early warning radar "Woronesh M" near the city of Orsk on the Kazakhstan border. This radar is capable of detecting rockets or aircraft from great distances. The informant doesn't offer any details about the possible damage caused by the Sunday attack.

12:36 Poland is planning its biggest operation since 1945 to fortify its eastern borderPoland intends to reinforce its eastern frontier and shield NATO's eastern flank with a €2.3 billion program termed "Shield East." Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announces this in Warsaw. The project includes fortifications, barriers, and cutting-edge air defense systems at various heights on the border, which is also an EU external boundary. The work on the 700-km-long border segment is set to wrap up by 2028.

12:05 Kharkiv attacked again: Terror strikes a hardware store - witnesses to the chaosThe heavily contested city of Kharkiv is under siege once more. Russian forces are targeting a hardware store, where about 200 civilians were present when they dropped glide bombs. Videos from surveillance cameras show the explosion and resulting damage inside the building.

11:31 EU adopts framework for Russia sanctions: Targeting those suppressing oppositionThe EU foreign ministers have chosen a new legal framework for sanctions against Russia following Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's death. This measure will enable the imposition of punishments on individuals and organizations responsible for quelling dissent.

11:10 EU framework for Russia sanctions: Targeting those suppressing oppositionThe EU foreign ministers have adopted a new legal framework for sanctions against Russia in response to the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. This move will allow for charging those responsible for suppressing the opposition.

10:41 EU adopts framework for Russia sanctions: Targeting those suppressing oppositionThe EU foreign ministers have selected a new legal framework for sanctions against Russia after Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's demise. This will enable sanctions against individuals and organizations involved in quashing dissent.

09:55 Germany offers more financial aid for Ukrainian regions under "Russian terror occupation"Berlin plans to provide additional humanitarian aid to those in Russian-occupied regions of eastern Ukraine. Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says Germany will contribute 60 million euros, primarily supporting the east of Ukraine. Baerbock describes the conditions as dire: "There is a lack of everything." Berlin is working with international partners to bring aid to the area.

09:34 Lithuania accuses Hungary of sabotaging EU aid to Ukraine in the ongoing Russian aggression war

Lithuania alleges that Hungary is impeding all EU assistance attempts to Ukraine in its battle against Russian aggression. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis calls for the EU to devise solutions to circumvent this obstruction: "We must find a way to bypass this blockade." Hungary's obstruction is deemed a "systematic approach" against European efforts in foreign policy. Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urges Hungary to end its blockade of further EU military aid for Ukraine. She asks Hungary, "urgently to abandon the blockade of support for Ukraine for peacekeeping." The European Union's foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss further aid for Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba demands additional air defense systems and other weapons.

09:09 Spain to supply Ukraine with military support, including tanks and anti-aircraft missilesSpain is reported to provide Ukraine with a dozen Patriot missiles for its air defense system and 19 Leopard tanks as part of an aid package worth €1.13 billion. These weapons will include equipment for drone defense and ammunition. These new military armaments are anticipated to be unveiled during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, scheduled today in Madrid. A spokesperson for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declined to comment on the report. Ukraine has also recently received Leopard tanks from Germany.

During a Ukrainian drone strike on a gas station in the Russian region of Orjol, one person was killed, report Russian authorities. "A drone crashed onto the site of a gas station in the city of Livny this morning," Governor Andrei Klechkov posted on Telegram. The incident left three others injured about 160 kilometers behind the Ukrainian border. Additionally, a government building was reportedly damaged. Following this, another drone attack occurred when rescue crews arrived, resulting in a fire truck driver's death. The three injured were also a part of the rescue team, according to Klechkov. The Russian Defense Ministry disclosed that a dozen Ukrainian drones had been neutralized in the night, with six reported in the region of Orjol.

08:35: Lange urges more war crimes from Russia instead of deterring it

Nico Lange, a military expert, views the Russian missile attacks on a printing house and a building materials store in Kharkiv as new war crimes. He writes on X, "If all we do is support Ukraine, we're encouraging Russia to commit more war crimes rather than deterring them."

07:59: Lithuania's re-election of Gitanas Nauseda pleases the Ukrainian president

Ukrainian President Zelensky praised Gitanas Nauseda's re-election as the head of state in Lithuania, stating in a statement on X, "Congratulations on your re-election, dear Gitanas Nauseda! Your sincere support for Ukraine in these challenging times has always been with us. I'm confident that our joint work provides freedom, peace, and security not only in Ukraine and Lithuania, but throughout Europe." Small Lithuania is supportive of Ukraine in its capabilities.

07:19: Kuleba blames Russia for sabotaging peace talks despite numerous negotiations

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba highlighted the ineffective nature of past peace negotiations with Russia, stating on X, "We've had plenty of opportunities to negotiate with no results. The main issue is that Russia never negotiated in good faith, unless forced to." With 200 rounds of peace talks spanning 2014-2022 and the initiation of a "total war against Ukraine," Kuleba envisions a multinational approach to safeguarding peace. "The upcoming June 15-16 peace summit in Switzerland is crucial, as is involving as many countries as possible."

06:36: Activity around Russian warehouses near the Ukrainian border suspected to be troop concentration

Russian troops are believed to be gathering near the Ukrainian border, according to President Zelenskyy. These movements have two main purposes: saturating Ukrainian troops and drawing them into offensive operations and expanding Russia's influence in the border area. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has analyzed satellite images of Graiworon-Borissowka-Proletarski in the western region of Belgorod, which show Russian forces increased activities in warehouses and settlements in recent weeks. The specific extent of the troop concentration remains uncertain.

05:59: Klitschko desires preventive strikes against Russia with Western support

Amid the attack on a hardware store in Kharkiv that caused multiple casualties, Vitali Klitschko asks for approval to use Western weapons against Russian territory. "The countries with Patriot systems have been waiting for a long time. How long will they continue to wait?" Klitschko also advocates for the permission to strike targets within Russia with these weapons, stating, "We see Russian military planes launching rockets and fighter jets. We must obliterate them before they can attack Ukraine."

05:16: Air raid alert in southern Ukraine

Southern Ukraine is under an air raid alert at night, with the Ukrainian military reporting a Russian stealth bomber Su-57 flying over the Black Sea and the imminent launch of cruise missiles.

04:57: Zelensky calls for permission to strike Russian territory with Western weapons

In the aftermath of the fatal bombing on Kharkiv's border city, Zelensky stresses the need for Western countries to enable Ukraine to engage in preventive strikes within Russia's borders.

01:40: Four killed amid numerous Russian shellings in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions

According to Ukraine's prosecutor's office, three civilians were killed by Russian shells in the Donetsk region, and a further casualty occurred near Chuhuiv city in the Kharkiv region.

00:47: Zelensky to visit Spain

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Spain today. He is set to be welcomed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at noon, as announced by the Spanish government in Madrid. Afterward, there will be a press conference. Zelensky initially planned to visit Spain on May 17; however, he postponed the trip due to the situation in the Kharkiv region.

23:18 Macron urges against abandoning Ukraine support during Russia conflict: "Peace is not capitulation"

French President Emmanuel Macron issued a warning against withdrawing support for Ukraine as it fights against Russia. In his three-day state visit to Germany, Macron stated, "Peace is not capitulation. Peace is not abandoning principles." He added, "Peace means giving a country the ability to defend its borders and sovereignty." Macron emphasized that Germany and France would also emphasize this in the bilateral defense and security council meeting on Tuesday, where they would pledge to aid Ukraine "until the end" in its resistance against Russian aggression.

22:22 Medvedev threatens Poland with "radioactive ash"

Russia's ex-president Dmitry Medvedev threatened Poland following comments made by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on potential U.S. reactions to a Russian nuclear attack on Ukraine. Through his Telegram channel, Medvedev cautioned, "If the Americans hit our targets, it means a world war, and a foreign minister, even of a country like Poland, should understand that." He continued, "Warsaw will not be spared and will certainly receive its share of radioactive ash. Is that what you want?"

10:00 PM: Zelenskyy holds his first interview with Central Asian media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has granted his first interview to Central Asian media, primarily journalists from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The interview was published by the Kazakh media outlet "Orda" on YouTube. In the interview, Zelenskyy shares his belief that there is no possibility of a ceasefire with Russia.

9:40 PM: Putin arrives in Uzbekistan for a state visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has traveled to Uzbekistan for a state visit. This information was shared by Russian state media. Upon arrival in the Uzbek capital Tashkent, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev greeted Putin at the airport. Since 2016, Mirziyoyev has been the president of the Central Asian state with a population of 37 million inhabitants. Putin and Mirziyoyev will discuss the development of Russian-Uzbek relations and current issues in the region during the two-day trip. The Kremlin plans to sign a "comprehensive package of bilateral documents" following the visit.

9:20 PM: Ukrainian General Staff: Despite "maximum effort" by the Russians, no breakthrough

The Ukrainian General Staff reported 83 skirmishes involving Russian forces on Sunday, with the Russians reportedly making "maximum efforts" to break through Ukrainian defense lines. "Ukrainian troops are taking measures to maintain their positions and destroy the enemy's offensive capabilities," the General Staff tweeted. No significant changes have been reported in the direction of Kharkiv, but the Russians are continuing their offensives around the city of Vovchansk and the village of Lyptsi.

9:00 PM: 150 Ukrainians protest in front of the US Embassy in Kyiv over weapons restrictions

In Ukraine, confusion surrounding the restriction on not attacking Russian territory with Western weapons has led to a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Reporter Stephan Richter reported that approximately 150 people participated in the demonstration, demanding the removal of the restriction.

9:00 PM: Georgians protest in Tbilisi during Georgian Independence Day festivities

During the Georgian Independence Day celebrations, thousands of demonstrators marched through the Georgian capital Tbilisi as part of a "Freedom March." Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported their participation, with the protesters waving Georgian and European Union flags and chanting slogans, such as "No to the Russian law!" and "No to the Russian regime!" Earlier, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili spoke at the swearing-in of recruits on the Freedom Square in Tbilisi about the "shadow of Russia hanging over Georgia."