On 5 June, the simplified conditions for exporting Ukrainian products to the EU will expire.

The United States expects Russia to present its terms for a potential ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, as Washington aims to better understand the intentions of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainian intelligence officers intercepted a conversation in which a Russian army commander orders the use of banned chemical weapons to strike the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.

Companies engaged in building fortifications in Kherson and Zhytomyr regions have either artificially inflated prices by tens of millions of hryvnias or were used as shell firms to channel state funds. Both entities may be connected to individuals from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s inner circle.

After previous gains south of Novopil and south of Novosilka, the enemy continues to exert active pressure on the positions of the Defense Forces, exploiting weaknesses along the section. In particular, they are deploying large numbers of infantry in various groups—ranging from small units of several soldiers to assault teams of 5–10 troops.

Russian troops are advancing in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Russia is ready to continue contacts with Kyiv to resolve the war.

On 20 May 2025, at about 11:00 a.m., the occupiers attacked a place where residents of the village of Velyka Pysarivka, Okhtyrka district, Sumy region, were receiving humanitarian aid with a drone.

The UK has announced the imposition of "major sanctions" against Russia.

The European Union has approved the 17th package of sanctions against Russia.