Editor’s Note: This article contains graphic descriptions.
Soldiers interviewed for this article are identified by their callsigns only due to security reasons.
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, shocking the world, thousands …
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'Russians need to be taught a lesson' – why foreign soldiers keep fighting for Ukraine amid growing uncertainty
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U.S. military warns of escalating risk of conflict with Russia and its allies
In a stark address to Congress, General Gregory Guillot, head of the U.S. Northern Command (NORAD), cautioned that the risk of direct confrontation with adversaries like China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia has heightened amidst a progressively …
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We are NOT AFRAID of the meeting tomorrow in Turkey, — Zelenskyy on negotiations with Russia #shorts
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Poland detects foreign-funded election ads amid fears of Russian interference
Poland’s National Research Institute (NASK) has detected an alleged attempt to influence the upcoming presidential election through political advertisements on Facebook, the agency said in a May 14 statement.
The disclosure follows a warning …
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Ukrainian soldier predicts blockade of Crimea amid expanding 'gray zone' tactics in modern warfare
Igor Lutsenko, a Ukrainian UAV operator, explained that modern warfare has set a new global trend: the expansion of the "gray zones". As a result, Russia could lose the land corridor it fought so hard to establish, Igor Lutsenko during the Espreso …
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Exclusive: Ukraine eyes new sanctions on China, but Kyiv wary of peace talks fallout
Ukraine faces a difficult balancing act — sanction more Chinese firms for aiding Russia’s war machine without alienating Beijing, which could be key to ending Russia’s invasion.
Kyiv is currently considering imposing new sanctions against Chinese …
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Lavrov won't attend possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, Russian media says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will not participate in the possible Russia-Ukraine talks set for May 15 in Istanbul, the pro-government media outlet Kommersant reported on May 14, citing unnamed sources.
Earlier reporting from the Washington …
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Fact Check: FAKE Letter Does NOT Show Pakistan Fired Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed
Did a letter shared in May 2025 authentically show that Pakistan's Air Force had fired Air Vice Marshall Aurangzeb Ahmed, for supposedly "failing to protect" a nuclear facility? No, that's not true: The fake letter originated on an X account which …
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Russian military's financial and human costs in Ukraine war reach staggering heights in 2025
The Russian military's losses in its war against Ukraine have reached nearly $94 billion as of May 14, 2025, according to a report published on the Ukrainian Finance Ministry's portal. This figure has been accumulating since the full-scale invasion …
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Russia justifies nuclear destruction of Europe | Hate Speech
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Council of Europe backs special tribunal for Russian aggression against Ukraine
The Council of Europe on May 14 approved the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute Russia’s top leadership for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, Ukrainian lawmaker Maria Mezentseva reported.
The decision marks a milestone in …
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Russia relocates bulk of its strategic bombers to Siberia, 4,000 km from Ukraine
In a significant strategic move, Russia is reportedly moving its strategic aviation assets to the "Belaya" airbase, situated 85 km from Irkutsk in Siberia, a staggering 4,000 kilometers away from Ukraine's border.
Satellite images of the base, now …
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MPs appeal to Zelensky with request to award title of Hero of Ukraine to journalist Roshchyna
Ukrainian lawmakers on May 14 backed an appeal to award journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who was killed in Russian captivity, the title of Hero of Ukraine, Suspilne reported.
A total of 246 MPs voted in favor of awarding Roshchyna the title. The appeal …
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Putin on trial? Dutch minister on EU-led tribunal
European foreign ministers approved the creation of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine during a meeting in Lviv on May 9. The tribunal, which will operate under the auspices of the Council of Europe, aims to prosecute …
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Kremlin: Russian delegation to meet Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul on May 15
Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed Russia’s readiness to enter into negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, without any preconditions. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov conveyed the message during a press briefing, emphasizing …
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Trump unlikely to attend Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, Bloomberg reports
U.S. President Donald Trump is not expected to attend the possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul on May 15, Bloomberg reported on May 14, citing unnamed Turkish officials.
The officials told Bloomberg that preparations are underway but …
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Zelensky seeks direct talks with Putin in Istanbul
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing for a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during upcoming negotiations in Istanbul, emphasizing the importance of discussing a total ceasefire and a comprehensive prisoner exchange. …
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Russian Shahed drones target multiple Ukrainian regions in overnight attack
In a nighttime assault on May 14, the Russian military launched Shahed drones against Ukraine, triggering air raid alerts in several regions, which led to numerous explosions. The first drones entered the airspace over Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv …
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Brazil's President Lula aims to convince Putin to join Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has stated he intends to personally persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in planned peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul. Lula da Silva plans to make a stop in Moscow on his return …
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Russian election monitor sentenced to 5 years over 'undesirable' organization links
A Moscow court on May 14 sentenced Grigory Melkonyants, the co-chair of independent Russian election monitor Golos, to five years in prison over allegedly participating in activities of an “undesirable” organization.
Melkonyants was …
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Crimea celebrated, as Trump gives it away
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