Russian occupation forces are advancing in the Kramatorsk district of the Donetsk region.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated that Washington would be forced to withdraw from peace negotiations if Russia is unwilling to take steps toward resolving the war against Ukraine.

The European Union has agreed to create a €150 billion loan fund to finance arms.

The European Union intends to impose the 18th package of sanctions against Russia in coordination with its American partners.

Leaders of a number of EU countries, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, discussed the situation in Ukraine and the need for a complete ceasefire, which is being blocked by Russia's position, with US President Donald Trump the night before.

The United States presented a "strong peace plan", the first point of which is "a comprehensive cease fire that stops the killing now".

Russian dictator Putin enters his talks with US President Donald Trump, scheduled for Monday 19 May, with a sense of strength, while European leaders are trying to prevent a possible hasty compromise on the part of the US.

The current mayor of Bucharest and pro-European politician Nicușor Dan has won the second round of the presidential election in Romania.

Before speaking with Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Russian troops are advancing in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.