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Ukrainian forces still fighting in Bakhmut, Russia brings reinforcements -- Russia creates ‘elite’ ground attack aviation group for Ukraine operations -- Air defense needs more systems to counter ballistic missiles -- NATO allies consider Israeli-style security agreement for Ukraine -- Mistress of top Kremlin propagandist gave birth in US -- and more

Land Forces chief says Ukrainian troops may soon encircle Bakhmut -- Russia likely restarted intense missile strikes to degrade Ukraine's air defense -- We need a clear global leadership of democracy -- Biden pledges to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 -- and more

Prigozhin’s claim of capturing Bakhmut aimed at distracting from support for Ukraine -- Russia able to produce up to 67 missiles per month -- Ukrainians who took Russian passports under pressure will not be punished -- ICC slams Russian arrest warrant for top prosecutor, judges -- and more

Ukrainian 14-year-old girl released from Russian captivity -- How Ukrainian air defense denies Russia air superiority -- Powerful explosions reported in Russian-occupied Mariupol -- Ukrainian counterattacks near Bakhmut likely eliminated threat of Russian encirclement -- Russia's special forces reportedly deployed near Ukraine's borders for diversion activities -- and more

Overnight on May 19, explosions were reported in Lviv, as well as in Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts -- US signals to allies that it won’t block them from exporting F-16 jets to Ukraine -- Ukrainian defenders control southwestern Bakhmut, advance in outskirts -- Russia's war in Ukraine may become 'frozen' conflict -- and more

Old Europe, New Europe, and the question of ‘strategic autonomy’ -- Inspectors examine Patriot system, say it has minimal damage following Russian attack -- 'Fighter jet coalition' to be formed this year -- Growing threat to air supremacy of exceptional concern for Russia -- and more

Where does Russia expect Ukraine’s counterattack? Overview of defensive lines -- Russia likely committed to reinforcing offensive efforts in Bakhmut -- Ukraine wants 40-50 F-16 fighter jets -- Drone attacks reported in Russia's Bryansk, Kursk oblasts -- Russia's FSB recruits former ISIS militants to be agents in Ukraine -- and more

Sunak announces more defense aid, promises UK will be key part of fighter jet coalition -- Air strike of “exceptional intensity” hits Kyiv on May 16 -- EU to issue 'warning' to countries helping Russia evade sanctions -- Russian forces raid train stations in illegally occupied Crimea -- and more

2 Russian commanders killed in Bakhmut as Ukraine ramps up counterattacks near the city -- Russian air campaign likely aims to degrade Ukraine’s counteroffensive capability -- Zelensky meets German leaders, calls on Berlin to support Ukraine's bid for fighter jets -- Russian poorly trained, ill-equipped recruits hamper potential large-scale operation -- and more

Russia tried to destroy Patriot system with hypersonic missile -- Air raid alert goes off in most of Ukraine, including Kyiv -- Russian state media report explosion in occupied Luhansk -- Zelensky holds phone call with South African President -- and more

Why Russia relies on private militaries, like Wagner, for its war effort -- Russia relies on Kalibr type missiles to disrupt Ukraine counteroffensive -- Mothers of killed soldiers find meaning in helping war effort, refugees -- Polish Senate approves resolution on Ukraine's fast-track NATO accession -- and more

Shortage of air defense missiles endangers Ukraine’s ability to fight off Russian attacks -- Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian troops arrive in Germany -- Russia likely recruited 10,000 convicts for Ukraine war in April --- More than 300 Ukrainian refugee households risk homelessness in UK -- and more