The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation published false reports on “defensive breakthroughs” by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on social networks. The ministry assured that the general situation in the NVO region is under control. The Russian Foreign Ministry warned that the grain deal would not work unless Moscow received assurances that its demands would be met by May 18. Acting Governor of the Zaporozhye region, Yevgeny Balitsky, reported that two guards in the hospital made an attempt against the head of the district court. “socialbites.ca” corrects the history of events.