At least 3,811 civilians have died since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Another 4,278 people were injured, according to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Among the dead - 1429 men, 937 women, 87 girls and 98 boys. The sex of 70 children and 1190 adults has not yet been determined. In Donetsk and Luhansk regions, at least 2,099 people were killed and at least 2,323 civilians were injured.

The United States plans to send Ukraine modern anti-ship missiles that will help break the "sea blockade of Russia." It is reported by Reuters, citing sources. Three U.S. officials and two people in Congress have said that Harpoon missiles with a range of about 300 km (manufactured by Boeing) and Naval Strike Missile with a range of approximately 250 km (manufactured by Kongsberg and Raytheon Technologies) are now being considered for delivery to Ukraine.

Aleksandr Bobykin and Aleksandr Ivanov, two Russian servicemen, have pleaded guilty of shelling the Kharkiv region with multiple rocket launchers. They have agreed to provide testimony, according to Graty . Photo: Graty Combat vehicle driver Bobykin and gun layer Ivanov are accused of violating warfare laws and customs.

No less than 12 people were killed in today’s shelling of Sievierodonetsk in the Luhansk region of Ukraine, more than 40 people were injured, says Serhiy Haidai, the local governor. The Russian army has chaotically shelled the town using heavy weaponry. “They have shelled residential areas deliberately,” said Haidai, adding that a more precise report will follow. 10 people were killed and 3 were injured in the Luhansk region on 17 May, Haidai reported earlier.

Professional servicemen of the Russian Army sent to Ukraine are urged to buy equipment and medicines at their own expense, The Moscow Times cites anonymous National Guard soldiers. “One has to purchase everything with his own money, including a Kevlar vest, a helmet, a chest rig, a medical kit and some boots. Some are lucky to receive a full set for free, but they still need to buy regular clothing.

The Vkutevsky District Court of the Poltava Region, Russian troops Alexander Bobykin and Alexander Ivanov pleaded guilty to the shelling of the Kharkov region “Grades” and agreed to testify. This was reported by the publication "Grati". Photo: "Grati"/ Screenshot with the video Volodymyr Zolkin, YouTube The driver of the Grad combat vehicle Alexander Bobykin and gunner Alexander Ivanov is accused of violating the laws and customs of war.

Greek composer Evangelos Odysseus Papathanasiou, better known as Vangelis, has died at the age of 80, . Kathimerini reports The publication Ta Nea clarifies that the musician died on May 17 from the effects of COVID-19. Vangelis is considered one of the founders of electronic music. He is known for his soundtracks to many popular films. For example, Vangelis wrote music for the films Blade Runner, 1492: The Conquest of Paradise, Missing, Alexander.

Sber has sold some of its ecosystem assets, including the Okko online cinema. about this RBC writes with reference to a letter from the acting CEO of Okko, Sergei Shishkin, to partners. A RBC source said that Sber, in addition to Okko, ceased to own SberZvuk, STC, Evotor and SberCloud. This information was confirmed to the publication by a representative of the company. According to Shishkin's letter, Sberbank withdrew from the ownership in early May.

Clothing stores of the Reserved and House brands, owned by the Polish company LPP, will open in Russia over the weekend. This was reported to RBC in the company itself. “The Moscow office clarifies that the opening of the first stores of the company is expected as early as next weekend,” LPP said in a statement. It is noted that the company will sell its business in Russia to a consortium from China.

The US Senate voted for a bill on the allocation of assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $ 39.8 billion. Now it must be signed by President Joe Biden, reports . Associated Press Last week, Republican Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky blocked the allocation of funds to Ukraine. He demanded that a clause be included in the bill on the need for an inspector general who would monitor how military aid was spent. Because of this, the voting procedure had to be re-arranged.

Russia threatens Finland with a “surprise” because of the desire to NATO. The Russians of Borderlands are afraid that repressions against them will become such a “surprise” Russian-Finnish border. Photo: Wikipedia - Logically, I understand that there can be no consequences - in the normal world.

From May 20, 2022, the Central Bank allowed banks to sell any cash foreign currency to citizens without restrictions, with the exception of dollars and euros. This was reported on the website of the Central Bank. “The permission to sell without restrictions a currency other than the US dollar and the euro is due to the fact that banks have balances of foreign banknotes,” the Bank of Russia said in a statement.

As a result of the shelling of Severodonetsk, at least 12 people were killed by Russian troops, even more than 40 were injured. The Governor of the Luhansk Region Sergey Gaidai reported this in the telegram channel. Photo: Telegram channel Gaidai According to him, the Russian army randomly fired at the city of heavy weapons. At 17:56, Gaidai wrote that the shelling still continued. “Basically, targeted hits precisely in residential buildings,” he said.

Borjomi mineral water producer IDS Borjomi International, which belongs to the Russian Alfa Group, announced its readiness to transfer a controlling stake to the Georgian government free of charge. About it writes "Interfax" with reference to the message of the company. “This step will give the Georgian government the opportunity to participate in the management of an international company,” IDS Borjomi International said.

The Saratov Regional Court overturned the decision of the court of first instance to restrict access to the site where you can download the Tor browser in Russia. This is reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the court. The case was sent back for retrial. The cancellation of the decision of the court of first instance was explained as a violation of the rules of procedural law - the owner of Tor was not involved in the case.