President Volodymyr Zelensky formally appointed Serhii Tiurin as the governor of Khmelnytskyi Oblast, according to a presidential decree dated May 2. Tiurin has served as the acting head of the centra Source : kyivindependent.com/zelensky-…
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A peaceful atom held hostage by war apologists
SPEAKERS: ⦁ Valeriy Chaly, Chairman of the UCMC Board, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine ⦁ Yuriy Kostenko, Minister of Environmental Protection and Nuclear Safety of Ukraine (199 Source : www.youtube.com/watch
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US, EU, UN criticize Georgia's foreign agents bill
U.S., EU, and U.N. officials denounced on May 2 Tbilisi’s efforts to pass a controversial foreign agents bill amid the ongoing protests in Georgia. The legislation, scheduled for its third and final r Source : …
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Kuleba calls with Polish FM, marks 'positive dynamics' in relations
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba marked the positive dynamics in the development of Ukrainian-Polish relations after a call with his Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski on May 2, according to the state Source : kyivindependent.com/kuleba-ho…
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 17 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed five people and injured 17 over the past day, regional authorities said early on May 3. Russia targeted a total of eight Ukrainian oblasts — Chernihiv, Zaporizhz Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
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Germany accuses Russia of cyberattack against governing party in 2023
Germany on May 3 blamed Russian-backed hackers for a cyberattack against members of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) last year and promised a response, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported. Relations Source : kyivindependent.com/germany-a…
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Politico: Biden to shift public focus from Ukraine to economy during election campaign
U.S. President Joe Biden will focus on support of Ukraine less in his public display during the election campaign, Politico reported on May 2, citing undisclosed official sources close to the White Ho Source : kyivindependent.com/politico-…
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Zelensky meets UK foreign secretary in Kyiv
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron in Kyiv on May 2, the Presidential Office said. The U.K.’s top diplomat visited Ukraine’s capital only a Source : …
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Military intelligence general: Chasiv Yar's fall probably a matter of time
The fall of the embattled Donetsk Oblast town of Chasiv Yar in a way similar to Avdiivka is probably a matter of time, a military intelligence deputy head, Major General Vadym Skibitsky, said in an in Source : kyivindependent.com/general-l…
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Podcast EP 9: US Congress Approves Aid to Ukraine. Russian Narratives Debunked
Podcast EP 9: US Congress Approves Aid to Ukraine. Russian Narratives Debunked The Hybrid Warfare Analytical Group’s (UCMC) analysts convene to delve into the realms of Russian disinformation, propaga Source : uacrisis.org/en/podcas…
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Podcast EP 8: Post-Crocus City Hall Attack. Russian Narratives Debunked
Podcast EP 8: Post-Crocus City Hall Attack. Russian Narratives Debunked The Hybrid Warfare Analytical Group’s (UCMC) analysts convene to delve into the realms of Russian disinformation, propaganda, an Source : uacrisis.org/en/podcas…
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General Staff: Russia has lost 472,140 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 472,140 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 3. This number includes 1,270 cas Source : …
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Reuters: Cameron says UK supports Ukraine's right to use British weapons to strike inside Russia
U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron pledged £3 billion ($3.74 billion) in annual military assistance to Ukraine, adding that it would continue “as long as it takes.” He assured that London had no qua Source : …
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Update from Ukraine | Ruzzia will attack Kharkiv and Sumy regions - Ukrainian Intelligence
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Turkey and China scale back trade with Russia amid sanction fears
Turkey and China, major trading partners of Moscow, have unexpectedly reduced their goods shipments to Russia due to fears of secondary sanctions from Washington, The Moscow Times reports, citing econ Source : www.uawire.org/turkey-an…
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Kyiv authorities advise citizens against visiting churches during Easter celebrations, citing potential safety concerns
On May 5, Orthodox Easter in Ukraine, security measures will be intensified in Kyiv. Local authorities are urging residents to follow the service online rather than attending church due to security co Source : kyivindependent.com/kyiv-auth…
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Yermak: Ukraine strongly encouraging Chinese participation in upcoming global peace summit
Ukraine’s global peace summit will be held on June 15-16, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The meeting will take place in central Switzerland, and 160 national delegations will be invited to Source : kyivindependent.com/yermak-uk…
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Russia attacks 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked nine border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on May 2, firing 40 times and causing at least 215 explosions, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported. The communitie Source : kyivindependent.com/russia-at…
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Battle of Chasiv Yar begins under a drone-infested sky
Editor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only. CHASIV YAR, DONETSK OBLAST – As he Source : kyivindependent.com/battle-of…
Georgian PM refuses to visit US due to condition regarding 'foreign agents' law
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will not travel to the U.S. because he was invited under the condition that Tbilisi suspend discussions on the controversial “foreign agents” law in parliamen Source : …
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Trial over Putin: EU Prepares Special Tribunal for Russian War Crime
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One night with Ukrainian drone hunters near Russia
SUMY OBLAST – Soldiers from one of Ukraine’s 117th Territorial Defense Brigade mobile air defense squads call themselves fowlers. The unit’s task is fending off Shahed kamikaze drones when Russia depl Source : kyivindependent.com/one-night…
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Reuters: Russian court cancels confiscation of some JPMorgan assets in dispute with Russian bank
A Russian court canceled the seizure of some of JPMorgan funds in Russia as part of a lawsuit with the Russian state-owned bank VTB, Reuters reported on May 2. JPMorgan has faced several legal challen Source : kyivindependent.com/reuters-r…
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Day 799: eight children injured as Russia drops glide bombs on Kharkiv region
Day 799: eight children injured as Russia drops glide bombs on Kharkiv region Eight children were injured as Russia dropped glide bombs on Kharkiv region. Russia fights for the control of supply lines Source : uacrisis.org/en/799
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Ukraine war latest: Russia trying to break through front in 3 directions; 7 children injured in Kharkiv Oblast attack
Key developments on May 2: Military: Russia trying to break through front in 3 directions Authorities: Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast town injures 7 children, elderly man Switzerland peace summit to Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-w…