President Volodymyr Zelensky and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Rome on May 18 to discuss defense support for Ukraine, cooperation within the Coalition of the Willing, and increased pressure on Russia.
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- Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call
- Trump to talk to Putin on May 19 in push to end Ukraine war ‘bloodbath’
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Zelensky, Albanese meet in Rome, discuss pressure on Russia
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Starmer, Western leaders call for unconditional Ukraine ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a call on May 18 with the leaders of the U.S. France, Germany, and Italy to coordinate positions ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump said …
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Poland heads to runoff between pro-EU Trzaskowski and eurosceptic Nawrocki
Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski narrowly led Poland’s presidential election on May 18, according to exit polls, but failed to secure an outright victory. He will face conservative Karol Nawrocki in a second-round runoff on June 1.
Trzaskowski, a senior …
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Desperate russian army uses GOLF CARTS to storm the front line #shorts
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European leaders to speak with Trump before Putin call, Merz says
European leaders will call U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of his planned phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 18, according to Deutsche Welle (DW).
Trump announced that he plans to …
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Top 5 WORST Russian military “innovations” seen on frontlines
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Nicusor Dan wins Romanian presidential election, defeating anti-Ukraine Simion
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan won the Romanian presidential election on May 18, defeating the far-right, anti-Ukraine George Simion.
With over 98% of the votes counted, Dan won …
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Denmark announces nearly $600 million in military aid to Ukraine
Denmark has prepared its 26th military aid package for Ukraine, worth 4 billion Danish kroner (approximately $598 million), the Danish Defense Ministry announced on May 17.
The package includes additional artillery and shells via the Czech ammunition …
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New Army Corps of the Ground Forces appeared
The Ukrainian Ground Forces are establishing a new corps-level formation, marking their 13th such unit. Multiple sources affiliated to the formation have confirmed its existence to MilitaryLand. The new unit…
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Ukraine war latest: Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call
Key developments on May 17-18:
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How Russia prepared to seize Ukraine’s nuclear energy. Part 5: Bloody electricity
See previous part: How Russia prepared to seize Ukraine’s nuclear energy. Part 4: Billion-Dollar Repository Fraud Ukraine’s Energy Export Opportunity You probably thought that the topics have been exhausted and the story is coming to an end, didn’t …
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Russia's eroding sovereignty: Beijing's influence redefines Moscow's role on global stage
In a geopolitical chessboard reshaped by global conflict and shifting alliances, Russia's touted "sovereignty" narrative seems increasingly hollow as Moscow grows more reliant on Beijing. With China in the driver's seat, forcing unfavorably one-sided …
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Russia detains oil tanker leaving Estonian port
The Russian Federation on May 18 detained an oil tanker sailing from the Estonian port of Sillamae, Estonia’s Foreign Ministry reported.
The incident comes three days after Russia reportedly violated NATO airspace with a fighter when Estonia …
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Trump growing impatient with Russia, Finnish president says
U.S. President Donald Trump is becoming more impatient with Russia as he attempts to negotiate a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said at a press conference on May 18, according to the Finnish news outlet …
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Special tribunal: How Putin will pay for his crimes | Special Report
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Belgium announces €1 billion military aid package for Ukraine
Belgium announces a military aid package for Ukraine valued at €1 billion. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken emphasized that €645 million of this assistance is homegrown. “Producing with our own industry ensures a substantial portion of funds …
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Europe 'far from' discussing foreign troop deployment to Ukraine, Merz says
Europe is “far from” discussing foreign troop deployment to Ukraine, as efforts focus on securing an unconditional ceasefire, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 17, Reuters reported.
“There is no reason to talk about …
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Italy to send 400 decommissioned armored personnel vehicles and additional military aid to Ukraine
Italy has prepared a new aid package for Ukraine. As part of the package, it is anticipated that the Italian version of tracked armored personnel carriers, the VCC-2 Camilino, derivative of the M113 type, will be handed over. Italy is also …
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Zelensky meets Vance for first time since Oval Office showdown, discuss Istanbul peace talks, sanctions on Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 18, following the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, where the leaders discussed sanctions on Russia and recent peace talks in Istanbul.
The …
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Ukrainian Intelligence warns of imminent Russian Oreshnik ICBM launch
On the night of May 19, Russia will initiate the launch of its intercontinental ballistic missile, executing what will be termed a "combat-training" strike, announced announcement Ukraine's military intelligence on its Telegram channel.
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Ukraine's General Staff responds after accusations of 'stupid objectives' from 47th Brigade battalion commander
Ukraine’s General Staff initiated an internal investigation on May 18 following the resignation of Oleksandr Shyrshyn, commander of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, who criticized military leadership for what he described as senseless …
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Ukrainian battalion commander resigns, accuses General Staff of tactical failures and putting soldiers at risk
A significant controversy has erupted within the Ukrainian Defense Forces as Oleksandr Shirshyn, the commander of the 47th mechanized brigade's 1st mechanized battalion, has tendered his resignation amidst severe allegations against the Armed Forces' …
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Investigation: Uncovering the secret Russian FSB operation to loot Ukraine's museums
As Ukraine’s liberating forces advanced in the fall of 2022, several trucks stopped near the rear yard of the Kherson Local History Museum. Inside the building itself, dozens of people moved back and forth like ants through the corridors.
These …
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How Ukraine can move beyond its Soviet architectural legacy
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