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As of early May 2026, 1,783 cultural heritage sites and 2,540 cultural infrastructure facilities in Ukraine have been destroyed or damaged as a result of Russian aggression.

The United States House of Representatives has gathered enough signatures to force a vote on a bill providing military aid to Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb, during which they discussed diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

Geopolitical analyst Jonathan Fink believes that a potential Russian invasion of the Baltic states would be ineffective and describes Ukraine as one of Europe's security guarantors that has already prevented Russian forces from advancing deeper into the continent.

Russia has launched a large-scale combined attack on Ukraine using hundreds of Shahed strike drones, employing a new tactic aimed at overwhelming Ukrainian air defenses along the border with Belarus.

Canada has become the first country outside Europe to sign the Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that Russian strategic aviation has become more active and that aircraft are being redeployed to distant airfields, which may indicate that Russia is preparing new strikes against Ukraine. At the same time, the exact timing of a possible attack remains unknown.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine continues to strike Russian targets in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory. In particular, this concerns gas industry facilities in Russia's Orenburg region, located more than 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine, together with European partners, is advancing the creation of an anti-ballistic coalition and the production of anti-ballistic systems in Europe. Representatives of 13 countries and the office of the NATO Secretary General took part in the relevant meeting at the level of national security advisors.

Montenegro, Romania, and San Marino have informed the Council of Europe of their intention to join the agreement establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

The UK Ministry of Defence pays millions of pounds annually for the purchase of Starlink terminals and satellite internet services, including to support Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 20 countries are currently cooperating with Ukraine on drone production.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov said during a visit to Lithuania that Ukraine is ready for a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia, provided the Kremlin is genuinely willing to engage in talks.

The development of six joint weapons production projects, the signing of a long-term Drone Deal, and support for Ukraine’s air defense and energy sectors were the key topics discussed during a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

Russia and Ukraine reported fighting along their front line despite agreeing to a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 as part of a Trump-led push for peace.

Ukraine is ready to open a new chapter in relations with Georgia and continue constructive dialogue following the meeting of the leaders of both countries in Yerevan.

The coming week in Ukraine will be influenced by atmospheric fronts, with rain and occasional thunderstorms prevailing.

Ukraine has handed over a “list of 1,000” names to the Russian side as part of preparations for a prisoner exchange.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha is set to visit Brussels on Monday, May 11, where he will participate in EU and NATO-related meetings, as well as a ministerial session of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.

Ukraine and Norway have agreed to jointly produce long-range 155 mm artillery shells.