According to TASS: The Russian Defense Ministry said that Russian troops took control of Starytsia in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine.

According to the Ukrainian Pravda: The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the Russian army lost about 1,210 soldiers, as well as 13 tanks, 43 armored vehicles and other equipment in the past day.

Market news: Poland will spend US$2.6 billion to strengthen security on its borders with Russia and Belarus.

According to the Times of Israel: The Israel Defense Forces said that troops of the 460th Armored Brigade operating in the northern Gaza suburb of Jabaliya found and destroyed a weapons and long-range rocket manufacturing base, as well as other military equipment.

According to Axios: US Republican presidential candidate Trump and US House Speaker Johnson discussed plans for next year.

Market news: Russia freezes assets of Deutsche Bank and UniCredit in Gazprom joint venture case.

According to the Russian Satellite Network: The Ukrainian army bombed the city of Skadovsk in the Kherson region with HIMARS multiple rocket launchers. According to local news agencies, 11 people were injured.

IAEA Director General Grossi said he plans to visit Ukraine after visiting Russia in May.

British maritime security company Ambrey: The crude oil tanker that was attacked earlier southwest of Mocha, Yemen has received assistance.

Gazprom: Will continue to supply natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with 42.4 million cubic meters delivered on Saturday.

IDF: Operations continue in eastern Rafah, Jabalya and central Gaza.

Heavy rains and flooding in central Afghanistan have killed 50 people, officials say.

British maritime security company Ambrey: Communications showed that the ship was hit by a missile and the steering gear was on fire.

British maritime security company Ambrey: We have received information that a crude oil tanker flying the Panama flag was reportedly "attacked" approximately 10 nautical miles southwest of Mocha, Yemen.

Indian Industry Ministry official: The new government can try to further relax foreign direct investment policies.

Market Information: Indian Oil Corporation signs second long-term liquefied natural gas agreement with Total Energy.

Source: Argentine President Milley will meet with Meta Platforms CEO Zuckerberg at the end of May.

U.S. President Joe Biden has ordered federal aid to areas affected by the severe storms.

US President Biden approves disaster declaration for Texas.

U.S. President Biden will travel to Atlanta, Georgia on May 18; and will travel to Detroit, Michigan and Wilmington, Delaware on May 19.