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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 21.05.2023 Ukraine MOD 21 May 2023
• Russia Claims Full Control Of Bakhmut, A Claim Disputed By Kyiv, As Zelenskiy Compares Its Destruction To Hiroshima RFE/RL 21 May 2023 -- Russia claims it has taken full control of Bakhmut, the epicenter of the war in eastern Ukraine over the past several months, in what would be Moscow's first major victory since last summer.
• Russia claims full control of Bakhmut while Ukraine says situation "critical" Global Times 21 May 2023 -- Russia said on Saturday that its forces had taken full control of the hotly contested city of Bakhmut, also known as Artyomovsk, while the Ukrainian side said the situation there was critical.

Ukraine

• In Hiroshima, Ukraine was indeed an honored participant in the G7's work, and the topic of Ukraine was principal - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address. President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
• The decision to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 is the first step towards even more powerful defense of our skies - Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
• Everyone in the world must do everything possible to ensure that wars leave only shadows on the stones of history - address by the President of Ukraine to the people of Japan President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
• Andriy Yermak met with Jake Sullivan in Hiroshima President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
• President of Ukraine took part in the G7 Summit in Hiroshima President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Joseph Biden in Japan President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
• President of Ukraine had a meeting with the President of the Republic of Korea President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
• Speech by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the working session of the Summit "Towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous world" with the participation of G7 countries, Ukraine and partners President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
• We need global leadership of democracy - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech at the session of the G7 Summit and Ukraine President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
• President of Ukraine had a meeting with the President of Indonesia in Japan President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
• President of Ukraine met with Prime Minister of Canada in Hiroshima President of Ukraine 21 May 2023

Russia

• Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russian military on the liberation of Artemovsk President of Russia 21 May 2023
• Putin Congratulates Russian Forces on Liberation of Artemovsk Sputnik 21 May 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the Wagner Group private military company (PMC), as well as the Russian armed forces, on the liberation of the city of Artemovsk (Bakhmut) in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Kremlin informs.
• Russian Tsentr Group of Forces Inflicts Damage on Ukrainian Troops - MoD Sputnik 21 May 2023 -- Russian forces have uncovered the movements of two Ukrainian brigades and one regiment and have inflicted fire damage on the enemy, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
• Russian Deputy FM Warns of 'Enormous Risks' of F-16 'Escalation' in Ukraine Sputnik 21 May 2023 -- A senior Russian diplomat said his country is analyzing the potential delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Kiev and cautioned Western regimes against further escalation in their efforts to defeat Moscow via Ukrainian proxies.

United States

• Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 21 May 2023
• Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 21 May 2023
• Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine The White House 21 May 2023
• Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine - May 21, 2023 DOD
• Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 The White House 21 May 2023
• Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 21 May 2023 -- Following President Biden's meeting with President Zelenskyy in Japan, the Department of Defense (DoD) today announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
• Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine US Dept. of State 21 May 2023 -- President Biden and President Zelenskyy met today at the G7 meeting in Hiroshima, Japan to reaffirm that that the United States will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners as they defend themselves from Russia's war of aggression.
• Biden unveils new $375 mln military aid package for Ukraine Press TV 21 May 2023 -- US President Joe Biden has announced a new $375 million package of military aid to Ukraine on Sunday despite warnings from Russia, saying that the United States was making every effort to "bolster Ukraine's defense" in its war against Russia.
• Biden Unveils New Military Package for Ukraine - Reports Sputnik 21 May 2023 -- US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes ammunition artillery and armored vehicles, media reported.
• US Navy establishes rapid response cell to support Ukraine, Taiwan Press TV 21 May 2023 -- The US Navy is establishing a new organization aimed at ensuring a swift response to ongoing crises around the world, with an initial focus on the war in Ukraine and a potential future conflict with China over Chinese Taipei.

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Foreign Reactions

• G7 countries offer Ukraine long-term support despite Russia's warnings Press TV 21 May 2023 -- The Group of Seven (G7) leaders have said that they would not back down from supporting Ukraine in its war as Russian forces continue to make advancements in the pro-Moscow regions.
• President von der Leyen at Session VIII of G7, 'Ukraine' European Commission 21 May 2023 -- Nobody wants peace more than the Ukrainians themselves. But a just peace that does not reward the aggressor, who invaded in the middle of the night.
• Germany Will Not Participate in F-16 Supplies to Ukraine Sputnik 21 May 2023 -- Germany's participation in the possible international supply of F16 fighter jets to Ukraine is out of the question, as Berlin does not have those aircraft in the first place, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday.
• UK to Start Training Ukrainian Pilots This Summer Sputnik 21 May 2023 -- UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Sunday that the United Kingdom would start training Ukrainian pilots this summer as Ukraine's donors appear close to a consensus to equip it with Western fighter jets.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 21 May 2023

News Reports

• Latest in Ukraine: At Close of G7, Zelenskyy Likens Bakhmut Obliteration to Hiroshima VOA 21 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the close of the G-7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, that the obliteration of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut by Russian forces harkens back to the Hiroshima bombing at the end of WWII.
• Zelenskyy Addresses G7 as Leaders Increase Pressure on Russia VOA 21 May 2023 -- In Hiroshima, Japan, the Group of Seven industrial powers Sunday convened the summit's working session on the war in Ukraine, guest starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy.