20 May 2023 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 20.05.2023 Ukraine MOD 20 May 2023
Latest in Ukraine: Battle Over Bakhmut Grinds On in Ukraine VOA 20 May 2023 -- Ukraine says fighting in Bakhmut continues to rage on, rejecting claims Saturday by Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin that his fighters have occupied the besieged city.

Zelenskyy Meets Leaders in Hiroshima as G7 Agrees on F-16s for Ukraine VOA 20 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Hiroshima, Japan, Saturday afternoon to participate in the Group of Seven leaders' summit — the farthest he has been outside of his war-torn country since Russia's invasion began in February last year.
Zelenskiy Set To Meet With Biden In G7 Diplomatic Push As Bakhmut Situation Called 'Critical' RFE/RL 20 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to continue his diplomatic push in Japan on May 21 as he bids to bolster support for his country's defense against the Russian invasion following vows by Western allies to supply Kyiv with F-16 fighter jets and amid conflicting claims surrounding the monthslong battle in and around Bakhmut.
During visit to Japan Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Emmanuel Macron President of Ukraine 20 May 2023
President of Ukraine meets with President of the European Council in Japan President of Ukraine 20 May 2023
President of Ukraine holds meeting with Prime Minister of India in Japan President of Ukraine 20 May 2023
Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds meeting with Prime Minister of Italy in Japan President of Ukraine 20 May 2023
President of Ukraine meets with Prime Minister of the UK in Japan President of Ukraine 20 May 2023

Putin congratulates troops as Russia declares full control over Ukrainian city of Bakhmut Press TV 20 May 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated his country's troops after the Defense Ministry declared its forces, along with those of Wagner military group, have gained full control over the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
Russia warns West taking 'colossal risks' with potential supply of F-16s to Ukraine Press TV 20 May 2023 -- Russia has slammed the West's plan to supply the US-manufactured F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Russian Forces Take Full Control Over Artemovsk Sputnik 20 May 2023 -- The hotly contested Artemovsk (Bakhmut), located north of the city of Donetsk, has been the center of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine for months.
Russian Air Defense Intercepts 12 HIMARS Rockets, Storm Shadow Missiles - MoD Sputnik 20 May 2023 -- The Russian air defense units have intercepted 12 US-made HIMARS rockets and UK-made Storm Shadow missiles over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.

US to Supply Ukraine With 'Everything They Need' Ahead of Offensive, White House Official Says Sputnik 20 May 2023 -- The United States wants to give Ukraine everything it needs to mount a successful offensive ahead Russia-held territories, a senior White House official said on Saturday.

G7 Leaders Urge China To 'Press Russia' To Withdraw From Ukraine RFE/RL 20 May 2023 -- The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) leading economies have urged China to "press Russia" to end its invasion of Ukraine and withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory.

US allows allies to send F-16 warplanes to Ukraine Press TV 20 May 2023 -- The United States has given the green light to allies willing to supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets and is set to help train Ukrainian pilots to fly the aircraft, paving the way for one of the most significant improvements to Kiev's military capabilities since the beginning of the war.

China to work with Poland on the political resolution of Ukraine crisis: China's special envoy Global Times 20 May 2023 -- China values Poland's role as Ukraine's neighbor and an important country in Central and Eastern Europe in regional affairs and is willing to maintain communication with Poland on the political resolution of the Ukraine crisis and support the establishment of a balanced and sustainable European security architecture, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui told Poland Deputy Foreign Minister Wojciech Gerwel on Friday in Warsaw.

Prime Minister's meeting with President of Ukraine India MEA 20 May 2023 -- Prime Minister met H.E. Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine on 20 May 2023 in Hiroshima on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit.
India's Modi Holds First Meeting With Zelensky Since Start of Russia's Military Operation Sputnik 20 May 2023 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since the start of Russia's special military operation in February 2022, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima on Saturday.

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