Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has called on the international community to demand that Moscow cease the military blockade of Ukrainian food exports.
In the south, the Russians try to hold the occupied frontiers and restrain the Ukrainian troops to prevent the redeployment of Defense Forces’ reserves to other directions.
Foreign Ministers Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine and Cherif Mahamat Zene of Chad have agreed to work to counter the food crisis caused by Russia's blockade of Ukrainian seaports.
Ukrainian defenders from the Joint Forces Task Force repulsed 11 enemy attacks on May 20, destroying eight tanks, three artillery systems, ten armored fighting vehicles and other equipment.
Ukrainian defenders have killed about 80 Russian invaders and destroyed an ammunition depot in the area of responsibility of the Operational and Tactical Group East.
The situation within the areas of hostilities is remaining tense and showing the signs of aggravation. In particular, Russian invaders are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near Lysychansk and Sievierodonetsk.
As Ukraine celebrates Vyshyvanka Day on May 19, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has put on a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt as a sign of support and solidarity with Ukraine.