Lithuania files significant complaints against Hungary.

Lithuania levels serious allegations towards Hungary.

Lithuania claims that Hungary is intentionally hindering all efforts by the EU to support Ukraine in its battle against Russia's aggression. In a meeting with European Union counterparts in Brussels, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis urged, "We need to find a way to bypass this blockade." Hungary is believed to have gone even further with this tactic. "This should be seen as a systematic effort to prevent the EU from playing a significant role in foreign policy," asserts Landsbergis. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock implores Hungary to renounce its obstruction of additional EU military assistance for Ukraine. She urges, "We must urgently allow Ukraine to be supported for peacekeeping purposes." EU foreign ministers are scheduled to discuss further aid for Ukraine in Brussels. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has requested more air defense systems and other weapons in a video message.

9:40: Spain to Provide Additional Military Aid to Ukraine

Spain plans to equip Ukraine with a dozen Patriot missiles for the air defense system and 19 Leopard tanks, according to a report by "El Pais." These weapons are part of the previously announced 1.13 billion euro aid package for the country attacked by Russia. Balance-of-power equipment and ammunition will also be delivered. Spain's military aid is expected to be announced during a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and King Felipe in Madrid. A representative for Sanchez refused to comment on the news. Ukraine has recently received additional Leopard tanks from Germany.

9:09: Drones Used in Drone Attack on Russian Facility

A drone attack on a gas station in the Russian region of Oryol resulted in one death and three injuries, Russian officials say. Governor Andrej Klychkov reported on Telegram, "A drone fell on the premises of a gas station in the city of Liwny this morning." About 160 km from the Ukrainian border, the gas station was targeted and a government building was damaged. A second drone attack occurred at the arrival of the rescue teams. "According to preliminary information, the driver of a fire truck was killed," Klychkov explains. The three injured were also rescue workers. Russian Defense Ministry reports that dozens of Ukrainian drones were neutralized overnight, including six in the Oryol region.

08:35: Lange Criticizes Support for Ukraine as Encouraging Russian Aggression

Military expert Nico Lange argues that instead of deterring Russian aggression, supporting Ukraine merely encourages further atrocities. "If we limit ourselves to supporting Ukraine, we are encouraging Russia to commit more war crimes instead of deterring it," he wrote on the platform X.

07:59: Lithuanian Presidental Election Brings Happiness to Ukraine

The re-election of Gitanas Nauseda as Lithuania's head of state is celebrated in Kiev. Zelenskyy released a congratulatory statement about the success: "Dear Gitanas Nauseda, warm congratulations on your re-election! You have been with us day and night in these difficult years. I value your sincere support for Ukraine and am confident that we will work together for freedom, peace, and security in Ukraine, the Baltic states, and across Europe." Lithuania provides aid to Ukraine within its capabilities.

07:19: Kuleba Blames Russia for Peace Process Failures

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has experienced fruitless negotiations with Russia. "The main problem is that Russia never negotiated in good faith, unless it was forced to," he says on the platform X. Russia has thwarted the peace process with 200 sessions of diplomacy between 2014 and 2022, and launched "a total war against Ukraine." Kuleba sees the solution in a united international community that could guide the path to true peace. "That's why the peace summit in Switzerland on June 15 and 16 is so important," Kuleba explains. "And that's why it's so important that as many countries as possible participate."

06:36: What's Happening on Russian Territory Near the Ukrainian Border?

Russian troops are allegedly assembling near the Ukrainian border, as reported by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to Zelenskyy, they are 90 kms from Kharkiv. This maneuver may be aimed at tying down Ukrainian troops and baiting them to plan for an assault, ultimately expanding Russia's influence in the area. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has observed satellite images of the area around Graiworon-Borissowka-Proletarski in the western region of Belgorod, indicating an increase in Russian armed forces in depots and storage facilities. The extent of the possible Russian troop buildup is still unknown, reports the US think tank.

The distressing bombardment of a DIY store in Kharkiv with lots of casualties is still being felt deeply. Vitali Klitschko expresses his concerns on X platform, "These Ukrainian victims were fatally injured by Russian missiles because of a lack of air defense. When will the nations possessing Patriot systems cease their wait?" At the same time, it's important to permit hitting targets within Russia using Western weapons, claims Klitschko. "The aircraft dropping bombs on our civilians take off from Russian airports. These aircrafts must be destroyed there."

5:16: Another air raid warning in southern Ukraine at night. The Ukrainian military witnesses, among other things, a Russian stealth bomber Su-57 over the Black Sea and alerts of the launch of cruise missiles.

4:57: Zelenskyy advocates for West to enable preemptive strikes against Russia

Die Ukraine hat aus mehreren Ländern diverse Leopard-Modelle erhalten - bräuchte für mögliche Gegenoffensiven aber noch deutlich mehr.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insists on the authority to employ Western weapons to target Russian land after deadly bombings close to the border city of Kharkiv. Many international politicians and organizations have conveyed their condolences and denounced Russia, as affirmed by Zelenskyy in his video statement. "It's pivotal for this condemnation to result in adequate results." Ukraine needs more air defense, yet also the right to unleash fire at Russian land with foreign weapons. "We observe every concentration of Russian troops. We're knowledgeable of the areas where Russian rockets and fighter jets are deployed," he emphasizes. It's a political judgment to authorize the preemptive annihilation of these forces prior to their invasion in Ukraine.

1:40: Four civilians killed by Russian shelling

As per Ukrainian prosecutor's office, three civilians were slain by Russian shelling in the Donetsk region. Civilian casualties were reported in Siversk in the northern part of the region and further south in Krasnohorivka and Chassiv Yar. The prosecutor's office of the Kharkiv region also reports that a civilian was killed near the city of Chuhujiw.

12:47 AM: Zelenskyy tours Spain

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Spain today. Zelenskyy will be met by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at noon, as revealed by the Spanish government in Madrid. There will be a press conference as well. Zelenskyy initially planned his visit to Spain for May 17. However, due to the situation in the Kharkiv district, the Ukrainian president postponed the visit at short notice.

10:18 PM: Macron emphasizes supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron has cautioned against abandoning support for Ukraine amid its skirmish with Russia. "Standing for peace today entails upholding strength for law. Peace isn't capitulation. Peace isn't surrendering principles," Macron stated during his three-day trip to Germany. "Peace implies furnishing a nation the ability to safeguard its borders and sovereignty," he stressed. Macron underscored that Germany and France would accentuate this during the bilateral defense and security council assembly on Tuesday. They'll emphasize that they'll assist Ukraine "until the end" in its resistance, "to arm, train, and prepare for a perpetual peace - a peace that respects international law."

9:22 PM: Medvedev menaces Poland with 'radioactive ash'

Russia's ex-president Dmitry Medvedev has threatened Poland with 'radioactive ash' in response to remarks made by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on how the United States could possibly react to a Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine. The former chair of the Russian Security Council expressed in his Telegram channel, "If the Americans target our bases, it'll prompt a world war, and a foreign minister, even from a country like Poland, should recognize this." Warsaw will not be spared and, without a doubt, will experience its share of "radioactive ash." Is that what you yearn for?", Medvedev concluded.

10:00 PM: Zelensky speaks to media from Central Asia for the first time

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has given 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 the YouTube platform as a video. In the interview, Zelensky asserts that there's no chance for a ceasefire with Russia.

9:40 PM: Putin makes way to Uzbekistan for a state visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Uzbekistan for a state visit. This has been reported by Russian state media. Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomes Putin at the airport in the Uzbek capital Tashkent. Since 2016, Mirziyoyev has been the president of the Central Asian country with 37 million inhabitants.

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

The Ukrainian military claims that there were 83 clashes with Russian soldiers on Sunday. The Russians are said to be exerting "full effort" to breach the Ukrainian defense lines. The military's social media update reveals that Ukrainian troops are taking steps to protect their positions and eliminate the enemy's offensive capabilities. Things remain unchanged in Kharkiv's direction, but the Russians are still attacking the cities of Vovchansk and Lyptsi. At 9:00 p.m., 150 people gather in front of the American embassy in Kiev to protest against the restriction that forbids Ukrainian forces from targeting Russian territory using Western weapons. This is according to ntv-reporter Stephan Richter. In Georgia, a march called "Freedom March" takes place in Tbilisi on May 26, which is the Georgian Independence Day. Tens of thousands of protesters participate. They are carrying the flags of Georgia and the European Union, and they shout slogans opposing the law on "foreign influence." The demonstrators also turn on their cell phone flashlights and scream, "No to the Russian law!" and "No to the Russian regime!" Earlier in the day, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili mentioned the "Russian shadow" hanging over Georgia during the swearing-in ceremony of conscripts in Freedom Square, Tbilisi.