Ukrainian state-owned defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has inked a Memorandum of Cooperation with Belgian NATO supplier KNDS Belgium SA. This new collaboration seeks to jointly produce medium-caliber ammunition for automatic guns that target enemy …
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Ukraine partners with with Belgian NATO supplier KNDS for ammunition production
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‘No one saw surrender as an option’ – Mariupol defender on historic Azovstal fight and brutal Russian captivity
Warning: This article contains descriptions of graphic scenes.
A bullet fired by a Russian sniper hit Azov Brigade member Artem Dubyna in the head and passed through his neck. “He’s dead,” crackled the message over the radio to his …
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Kyiv to receive 400,000 more shells from Czech initiative, Ukraine's PM says
Ukraine will receive 400,000 additional artillery shells in 2025 through the Czech-led munitions initiative, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on May 20 on Telegram.
The initiative, supported by contributions from Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, …
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Zelensky accuses Putin of using talks as stalling tactic, calls for firm international pressure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of using "negotiations" to bide time to prolong the war and occupation. Zelensky noted that leaders discussed yesterday's conversation between him and U.S. President Donald Trump.
He stressed the …
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Russia sends 20,000 recently naturalized citizens to fight in Ukraine, top official says
Russian law enforcement agencies have sent 20,000 naturalized migrants to fight in Ukraine for failing to register for military service, Investigative Committee Head Alexander Bastrykin said on May 20, according to state-owned TASS.
The revelation …
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Zelensky proposes free trade agreement to Trump, Kyiv says
President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. to President Donald Trump, Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka said on May 20.
According to Kachka, Zelensky offered an agreement …
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EU to intensify sanctions on Russia, targeting energy and banking sectors
In the coming months, European sanctions against Russia are set to further impact its economy, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, as reported by Radio Free Europe.
"Today, at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, we also …
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Russia releases Green Admire tanker seized after leaving Estonian port
Moscow released the oil tanker Green Admire on May 19, a day after detaining the vessel in Russian territorial waters as it transited from Estonia, Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) reported.
The detention followed recent moves by Estonia and its …
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Russian drones target humanitarian aid site in Sumy region
Russian troops continue their relentless attacks on border towns in the Sumy region, causing injuries to local residents. On Tuesday morning, May 20, drones launched by Russian troops targeted the village of Velyka Pysarivka just as residents were …
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Trump administration considers deporting nearly 200,000 Ukrainians using foreign aid funds, WP reports
Washington plans to spend about $250 million of foreign aid funds to repatriate people from active conflict zones, including about 200,000 Ukrainians and 500,000 Haitians, the Washington Post reported on May 20, citing the draft internal documents …
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Ukraine is beating the enemy on all fronts! TRUMP's calls — new steps towards peace?
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Zelensky had to remind Trump peace talks already underway during call with EU leaders, Axios reports
President Volodymyr Zelensky had to remind U.S. President Donald Trump that negotiations with Russia are already underway after Trump announced to EU leaders the Kremlin’s readiness for talks, Axios reported on May 20, citing sources present at …
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Polish FM: Europe’s existential choice
POZNAN — For years, I have taken every opportunity to urge the European Union and its member states to invest more in defense.
When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I repeatedly asked (as a member of the …
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Norway's Crown Prince Haakon arrives in Ukraine in historic visit, meets Zelensky
Editor’s note: The article was updated with details about Crown Prince Haakon’s meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrived in Ukraine on May 20, marking the first visit by a member of the Norwegian …
21st Army Corps Officially Revealed to the Public
Just a few days ago, on May 18, 2025, multiple sources confirmed to MilitaryLand that there is a new army corps formation in the process of formation, the 21st Army…
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'Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war' — Zelensky says after Putin-Trump call
Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 20, reacting to a recent call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky’s statement follows his call …
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UK unveils new Russia sanctions, accuses Moscow of delaying peace efforts
The British government announced 100 new sanctions against Russia on May 20, pledging to ramp up pressure as Moscow continues to reject a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The new measures, announced in coordination with the EU’s 17th sanctions package, …
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'Status quo hasn't changed' — Ukraine reacts to Putin-Trump call
The status quo in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts has not changed after a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on May 20 on X.
Putin and Trump held a …
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EU approves 17th package of Russia sanctions, targets shadow fleet
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The EU has formally approved its 17th package of sanctions imposed on Russia over aggression in Ukraine, including measures against almost 200 shadow fleet vessels, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas announced …
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Hungary's parliament passes bill on ICC withdrawal
The Hungarian parliament on May 20 supported a bill on launching Hungary’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The government-proposed bill, supported by 134 lawmakers, would see Hungary exit the international body that it …
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EU to adopt 17th sanctions package against Russia on May 20; 18th package underway
The European Union will adopt the 17th package of sanctions against Russia on May 20, while the next package of restrictions is “already in motion,” Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on May 19 on X.
EU ambassadors on May 14 …
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Ukraine's French-trained brigade faces fresh misconduct allegations; Ground Forces commander launches probe
Ground Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapatyi ordered an inspection of the scandal-hit Ukrainian 155th “Anne of Kyiv” Brigade following misconduct allegations within the brigade’s command, Ukrainska Pravda reported on May 19.
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As Russia’s fiber optic drones flood the battlefield, Ukraine is racing to catch up
Editor’s Note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only.
Every year, as the way war is fought constantly evolves on the battlefields of …
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Russian attacks kill 1, injure 13 in Ukraine over past day
Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions killed at least one civilian and injured at least 13 over the past day, regional authorities reported on May 20.
Moscow’s forces launch air strikes, drone attacks, and artillery strikes against Ukrainian …
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Ukraine could launch war crime probe against Kim Jong Un over backing Russia, former ICC chief says
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un could be investigated by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine, Song Sang-hyun, former president of the ICC, said on May 19, Yonhap reported.
“There is an …