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Moscow is SILENT! Zelenskyy on the proposal of DIRECT negotiations in Turkey #shorts
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6 Bulgarian nationals sentenced in the UK for spying for Russia
A London court on May 12 sentenced six Bulgarian nationals to prison terms for operating a Russian espionage network in Britain, according to Reuters.
The convictions mark a significant development in Britain’s efforts to counter Russian …
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Russia faces record 2.6 million worker shortage amid war recruitment
Russian companies ended 2024 short of 2.6 million employees, a record high, the pro-state publication Izvestia reported on May 12, citing an analysis by Russia’s Higher School of Economics.
The deepening labor shortage reflects growing strain on …
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Units subordinated to 12th Army Corps
The newly established 12th Army Corps (12-й армійський корпус) has effectively disclosed its composition. In recent days, the unit’s official Facebook page has become notably active, frequently tagging various Ukrainian…
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'Not what Putin was expecting' — What we know (and don't know) about Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin may have gotten more than he bargained for when, on May 11, he rejected calls for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire and invited Ukraine to engage in direct talks in Istanbul later this week.
In what may have been a …
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'Like a game of tennis' — Russia, Ukraine court Trump to avoid being blamed for peace talks failure
In the middle of the night, Russian President Vladimir Putin gathered Russian state TV to inform them that he is ready to begin direct peace talks with Ukraine on May 15.
A day later, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he’ll be waiting for Putin …
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Ukraine finalizes ratification of US minerals deal, paving way for joint investment fund
Ukraine completed the ratification of the U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement on May 12, according to the Verkhovna Rada’s website. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the deal on May 12.
The finalization caps a months-long, often contentious …
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Fact Check: CNN Did NOT Air Graphic Saying 'Trump Helps Curb India's Losses' With Stats Showing India Losing In Conflict With Pakistan
Did CNN air a graphic of statistics from the India-Pakistan conflict that showed India suffered far larger losses than Pakistan and that U.S. President Trump helped "curb India's losses?" No, that's not true: A CNN spokesperson told Lead Stories the …
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Russia's Belgorod governor accuses locals of faking war damage to receive compensation from the state
Residents in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast are deliberately exposing their property to Ukrainian drone strikes to claim government compensation, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said during a May 12 regional government meeting.
“I myself have heard …
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Zelenskyy and Putin's talks: Is Trump going to Istanbul? #shorts
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Russia's parade of madness and donkeys in Putin's army | Front Line with @StarskyUA
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Trump says he hopes Zelensky, Putin will attend Istanbul peace talks on May 15
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend peace talks in Istanbul on May 15, suggesting the …
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EU to send extra $1 billion from frozen Russian asset profits for Ukraine's defense
The EU will allocate 900 million euros ($1 billion) from profits generated by frozen Russian assets to fund weapons and ammunition for Ukraine, EU Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security and Defense Charles Fries said on May 12.
The new tranche …
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Poland charges 2 Ukrainians with involvement in suspected Russian-ordered arson attacks in EU
Polish prosecutors have charged two Ukrainian citizens in connection with a suspected Russian operation to orchestrate a series of arson attacks in EU countries, including the 2024 fire at the Marywilska shopping center in Warsaw, according to the …
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Russia ignores May 12 ceasefire proposal, Ukraine tells allies at London meeting
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called in to a ministerial meeting held in London on May 12, joining his counterparts from the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, and the European Union via video link, the Foreign Ministry said. …
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'Ready for all options' — Ukraine gears up for possible Zelensky, Putin talks
Ukraine is “ready for all options” as it gears up for a possible meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin of Russia in Istanbul this week, a source close to the President’s Office told the Kyiv Independent on May …
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Fact Check: FAKE Video Shows Trump Praising Pakistan's Air Force, Mocking 'Humiliated' India
Did a widely-shared video authentically show President Donald Trump speaking in praise of Pakistan's Air Force, and claiming India had "humiliated itself", in the context of May 2025 clashes between the two countries? No, that's not true: The video …
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Polish protesters to resume blockade at Ukraine's border, Ukrainian Border Guard warns
Polish truckers plan to restrict freight traffic at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint on the Ukrainian border, Ukraine’s State Border Guard said on May 12.
The demonstrators will allow one vehicle to enter and another to exit every hour in a …
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'Clock is ticking' — Germany gives Russia until midnight to implement ceasefire, threatens sanctions
Germany gave Russia until the end of May 12 to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that failure to do so would trigger preparations for new sanctions, government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said during a briefing, Tagesschau reported on May …
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Russia brings in 'top-level' FSB Presidential Regiment to Chasiv Yar, Ukraine's army says
Russian forces attempting to take the Ukrainian city of Chasiv Yar have been bolstered by the elite FSB Presidential Regiment, Suspilne media reported on May 11.
Chasiv Yar is a strategically important town in Donetsk Oblast and the scene of an …
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Russia decreased but didn't cease attacks during Victory Day truce, Ukraine's Border Guard says
Russia did not fully halt its attacks on Ukraine during a self-declared Victory Day ceasefire, continuing daily strikes with various weapons, Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service, said on air on May 12.
Previously, …
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'We support all efforts' toward peace in Ukraine — China reacts to Kyiv, Europe's call for 30-day ceasefire
Beijing supports all efforts toward achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on May 12 when asked about Kyiv and Europe’s proposal for a 30-day truce.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders of …
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UNFOUNDED: Over 76,000 Ukrainian soldiers died in the Kursk region
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Information is being spread online claiming that during the operation in the Kursk region, the Defense Forces of Ukraine lost 76.6 thousand soldiers killed.
However, this claim is …
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EU to unveil new sanctions against Russia on May 14, source says
The EU plans to unveil on May 14 its next package of sanctions imposed against Russia over its aggression against Ukraine, an EU official told the Kyiv Independent on condition of anonymity.
The European bloc has previously announced 16 separate …
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Letter to Forbes: You lied about the 501 Separate Naval Infantry Battalion and owe a retraction
To the Editors of Forbes Magazine,
In August 2024, Forbes published an …