Ukraine, Wagner: “Take Bakhmut”. Kyiv denies. Sullivan: “Okay to the F 16, but don’t hit Russia.” G7, Zelensky and the hug with Meloni

8:30Russian bombs on Donetsk, killing two civiliansRussian shelling in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine killed two civilians and wounded two others yesterday, the head of the regional military administration, Pavlo Kyrylenko, told Telegram, as reported by Ukrinform. “On May 19, 2023, the Russians killed two civilians in the Donetsk region, more specifically in Khasiv Yar. Two other people were injured,” Kyrylenko wrote. Yesterday, Russian troops launched six missile strikes and 62 air strikes on Ukraine, and carried out 65 multiple rocket launcher attacks.8:40New US military package for UkraineUS President Joe Biden announces a new $375 million military aid package for Ukraine after a scheduled meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit in Japan, Politico quoted as saying, citing three unnamed US and Ukrainian nationals Officer. According to the sources, the package will include artillery shells, armored vehicles and anti-tank weapons, all of which the United States and its allies have supplied to Kiev in the past but will be needed in the fierce fighting expected in the spring and summer.8:58Gb: “Bachmut remains the most important target for Moscow”The Russian leadership will likely continue to view Bakhmut’s capture as the most important immediate war objective, one that would allow them some success in the conflict, the British Ministry of Defense wrote in its daily intelligence report. The report, published on Twitter, said Russia most likely deployed several battalions over the past four days to reinforce the disputed city’s sector.9:17Zelenskyy at the G7 summit: “Today peace will come closer”“Japan. G7. Important meetings with partners and friends of Ukraine. Strengthened security and cooperation for our victory. Today peace will come closer.” attend the summit.9:45G7 to China: “Pressure on Moscow for troop withdrawal”“We urge China to put pressure on Russia to stop its military aggression” and Moscow to “unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine.” We encourage China to work for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on territorial integrity and the principles and goals of the United Nations Charter, including through direct dialogue with Ukraine.” and read leaders.10:08Biden in Hiroshima: “We will rid the world of nuclear weapons”“May the stories in this museum remind us all of our commitment to building a future of peace. Let’s continue to work together toward the day when we can finally and forever rid the world of nuclear weapons.” That’s what US President Joe Biden wrote in the guest book of the Hiroshima Peace Museum. This was announced by the Japanese government.10:50Zelensky-Meloni, meeting in progressAccording to Italian sources, a meeting is currently taking place between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who recently arrived in Hiroshima to take part in the work of the G7.11:30 a.mThe 007 Ukrainians: “Moscow has been preparing an invasion since 2007”

“Russia has been actively preparing for aggression against Ukraine since 2007” and then “seized the opportunity in 2014”. This was claimed by the head of military intelligence in Kiev, Kyrylo Budanov, in an interview with journalist Dmytro Komarov, broadcast on the World Inside Out YouTube channel and quoted by the Telegram channel of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s online media.

11:50Kiev: “Putin fears coup in winter”Russian President Vladimir Putin “does not trust the environment around him” and “fears an internal coup”. This was supported by the head of military intelligence in Kiev, Kyrylo Budanov.half past twelveMoscow: “Colossal risks of deploying F-16s to Ukraine”Western countries were taking “colossal risks” in supplying Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said, according to the TASS news agency. Grushko’s speech follows US President Joe Biden’s statement to G7 leaders yesterday that Washington will support a joint effort with allies and partners to train Ukrainian pilots on fourth-generation aircraft, including F-16s.1:00 pmZelensky sees Meloni: “Improving our air defense”“It is important to continue the dialogue between Ukraine and Italy on bilateral relations. The parties discussed Italy’s political and defense support for Ukraine and the first results of the visit to Italy on May 13. We need to improve our air defense capabilities, including training our pilots.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy published a video on Telegram of his visit to Japan for the G7 summit in Hiroshima, where the meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is shown.1:19 p.mZelenskyy meets the Indian Prime MinisterZelenskyi had a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This was reported on the Government of India Twitter profile. Details of the meeting were not disclosed. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, this is the first face-to-face meeting between the Ukrainian leader and the head of government of India, a country that abstained in the UN vote condemning the Russian invasion and sharply increased oil purchases from Moscow at low prices after stopping the supply of Russian hydrocarbons to Europe.1:52 p.mMichel: “EU support for Kiev in the long term”European Council President Charles Michel, in his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, stressed “his strong support for the preparation of a new post-2023 multiannual macrofinancial economic package, which would demonstrate the long-term commitment of the EU.” Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s illegal war. Military support will also be increased through ammunition deliveries and the formation of a fighter jet coalition.” Michel’s spokesman learned this after the G7 meeting.2:24 p.mG7: ‘Iran to stop supporting Russia’s aggression’Iran “must stop supporting Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.” This is the warning issued by the joint statement by the G7 countries, which also call on Tehran to “stop the transfer of armed UAVs (drones, ed.) to end the attacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine and the killing of Ukrainian civilians”. The G7 expresses “grave concern at Iran’s continued destabilizing activities, including the transfer of missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and technology to state and non-state actors in violation of UN Security Council Resolutions 2231 and 2216.”3:14 p.mWagner: “We took Bachmut”Russian forces took control of the city of Bakhmut. This was claimed by the founder of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, quoted by Interfax. “Today (…) Bakhmut was completely trapped,” the Prigozhin press service said in a statement.3:25 p.mWagner will leave Bachmut on May 25thThe Wagner mercenaries will leave Bakhmut “for rest” on May 25, Prigozhin expected, indicating that the city, over which he announced full control today after more than seven months of fighting, will be transferred to the control of the Russian Defense Ministry.3:47 p.mUkrainian military spokesman: “Fighting is still going on in Bakhmut”The Ukrainian military has denied the takeover of Bakhmut by Russian forces, the leader of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, claimed in the Telegram. When asked by British broadcaster Sky News, military spokesman Serhiy Cherevaty said: “That’s not true. There is still fighting in the city.”4:05 p.mKyiv: “We control Bakhmut areas, but the situation is critical”“Heavy fighting in Bakhmut. The situation is critical. At the same time, our troops are holding the defense in the Litak area (district). Currently, our defenders control some industrial and infrastructure facilities in this area, as well as the private sector.” Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Hanna Malyar writes on Telegram.5:55 p.mWashington: “F-16 to Kiev only if not attacking Russian territory”From Washington it is OK to supply Kiev with F-16s, but on condition that the armed forces of Ukraine do not use them for attacks on the territory of the Russian Federation. This was stated by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.6:25 p.mTomorrow Biden will see ZelenskyyUS President Joe Biden will hold bilateral talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tomorrow at 2:15 p.m. local time, followed by a press conference at the Hiroshima Hilton at 6:15 p.m. local time. The White House made it known.7:04 p.mThe Vatican confirms the mission entrusted to Cardinal ZuppiAs expected by Qn in recent days, the Vatican’s confirmation on the peace mission has arrived: “I can confirm that Pope Francis has entrusted Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna and President of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, with the leadership of a mission.” , im Agreement with the State Secretariat, which contributes to easing the tension in the conflict in Ukraine, in the hope, never abandoned by the Holy Father, that paths to peace can be initiated as a result. The timing of this mission and its modalities are currently being studied”.11:40 p.mRussian Defense Ministry: “Free Bakhmut”The Russian Defense Ministry has announced the “liberation” of Bakhmut, reports Tass. This morning, Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozin announced that he had taken “full control of the city.”11:46 p.mRepresentative Xi in Moscow next weekChinese special envoy Li Hui is expected to be in Moscow next week. This is according to an informed Russian source. “We look forward to seeing you next week.” Earlier this week, Li visited Kiev. From Warsaw he will travel to France, Germany and Russia.11:48 p.mWashington: “China can play a role in peace”China “may well have a role” in resolving the Ukraine conflict and it is “positive that President Xi has spoken to Zelenskyy” and “appointed a special envoy for this purpose,” a senior official said in a US G7 briefing -Government.