Estonian PM: NATO training soldiers in Ukraine won't escalate war

The NATO allies' fears that sending troops to Ukraine to train the country's soldiers could draw them into war with Russia "are not well-founded," Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said in an interview with the Financial Times published on May 20. #ukraine #russia #war #estonia #nato #Ukraine_UA

https://kyivindependent.com/estonian-pm-nato-training-military-in-ukraine-doesnt-escalate-war/

Russian media: Oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai damaged after drone attack

A unit of an oil refinery in the Russian town of Slavyansk-on-Kuban was damaged in a drone attack, the Russian state-owned media RIA Novosti claimed on May 20, citing a source in the operating company. #ukraine #russia #war #Ukraine_UA

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-media-oil-refinery-in-russias-slavyansk-suspends-work-after-drone-attack/

Governor: Ukraine strikes Russian base in occupied Luhansk's suburb

A Ukrainian rocket attack targeted a Russian military base in occupied Luhansk's suburb of Yuvileine on May 20, said the governor of Ukraine's Luhansk Oblast, Artem Lysohor, citing local residents. #ukraine #russia #war #Ukraine_UA

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-reportedly-strikes-occupied-luhansk/

Austin at Ramstein: US has 'already delivered many of Ukraine's top priority requirements'

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin described the ongoing defense against the Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast as a "hard and dangerous fight." #ukraine #russia #war #us #usa #Ukraine_UA

https://kyivindependent.com/austin-at-ramstein-russias-new-offensive-in-kharkiv-just-underscores-critical-nature-of-summit/

Modi confirms India's participation in Ukraine's Global Peace Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not yet confirmed his own attendance. “The level of participation will depend on timing, logistics, and parallel commitments,” Modi said. #ukraine #russia #war #india #Ukraine_UA

https://kyivindependent.com/indian-pm-confirms-indias-participation-in-ukraines-global-peace-summit/

Austria to allocate nearly $5.4 million for Ukraine's energy infrastructure restoration

The allocated funds will be spent on urgently needed spare parts, generators, and repair lines, according to Der Standard. #ukraine #russia #war #austria #Ukraine_UA

https://kyivindependent.com/minister-austria-to-allocate-nearly-5-4-million-for-ukraines-energy-infrastructure-restoration/

Eagles shifting flight paths to avoid Ukraine conflict, scientists find

Vulnerable birds deviating from migratory routes by up to 155 miles, which could affect breeding #ukraine #russia #war #nature #birds #eagles #Ukraine_UA

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/20/eagles-shifting-flight-paths-to-avoid-ukraine-conflict-scientists-find

French parliament calls for "lifting taboo" on Kyiv's ban on strikes against Russia

The chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly, Jean-Louis Bourlanges, calls on his country to change its doctrine and no longer prohibit Ukraine from striking Russian territory. — Ukrinform. #ukraine #russia #war #france #Ukraine_UA

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3865541-french-parliament-calls-for-lifting-taboo-on-kyivs-ban-on-strikes-against-russia.html

Denmark announces more than $815 million in new military assistance for Ukraine

"With today's donation, we meet Ukraine's urgent need for more air defense, artillery, and ammunition," said Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen. #ukraine #russia #war #denmark #Ukraine_UA

https://kyivindependent.com/denmark-announces-more-than-850-million-in-new-military-assistance-for-ukraine/

WSJ: Russia tested space-based anti-satellite weapon with potential nuclear capabilities in 2022

The officials said that Russia had launched a satellite into space in February 2022 to test components for a potential anti-satellite weapon that would carry a nuclear device. However, the satellite that was launched doesn’t carry a nuclear weapon, the Wall Street Journal reported. #ukraine #russia #war #Ukraine_UA

https://kyivindependent.com/wsj-russia-tested-space-based-anti-satellite-weapon-with-potential-nuclear-capabilities-in-2022/