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Frontline Desperation: The Daily Struggle in Ukraine's War-Torn Villages
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Russia expels British Military Attaché in tit-for-tat move amid escalating tensions
On May 16, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared the British military attaché at the UK Embassy in Moscow, Adrian Coghill, persona non grata. He has been given one week to leave the Russian Source : www.uawire.org/russia-ex…
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Reuters: Sri Lanka to send delegation to return mercenaries fighting on behalf of Russia
The Sri Lankan government will be sending a delegation to Russia to identify and repatriate its citizens fighting on behalf of Russia in Ukraine, Reuters reported on May 16. According to reports , a t Source : kyivindependent.com/reuters-s…
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Reuters: G7 will support using frozen Russian assets revenue to fund Ukraine
The finance ministers of the Group of Seven countries (G7) will support an EU plan to use the revenue from frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, Reuters reported on May 16, citing an unnamed Italian Source : kyivindependent.com/reuters-g…
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky says situation in Kharkiv 'difficult' but 'under control,' Russia suffering 'significant losses'
Key updates on May 16: Zelensky in Kharkiv: Situation ‘difficult’ but ‘under control,’ Russia suffers losses Denmark announces more than $815 million in new military assistance for Ukraine Minister: R Source : …
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US imposes sanctions on Russians who helped transport weapons from North Korea to Russia
The U.S. Treasury on May 16 imposed sanctions against Russian citizens who helped Russia get weapons from North Korea. With Russia’s military stocks running low and domestic production capacity simult Source : …
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Russia's new defense minister Belousov to put Russia's economy on war footing
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s appointment of a new defense minister, Andrey Belousov, is seen as an attempt to streamline Russia’s economy and mobilize it for the war effort. Russia’s military ha Source : …
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Putin and Xi cement strategic alliance amid Rising tensions with US
Russian and Chinese leaders have reaffirmed their shared strategic interests and criticized what they see as the global dominance of the United States. During talks on Thursday, 16 May, the two sides Source : www.uawire.org/putin-and…
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NATO top commander says Russia has insufficient numbers for breakthrough in Kharkiv Oblast
Russian forces in Kharkiv Oblast do not have enough numbers to make a “strategic breakthrough” of Ukrainian defenses there, said General Christopher Cavoli, NATO’s top commander in Europe, at a press Source : …
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Moldova to hold referendum on joining EU in October
The Moldovan parliament on May 16 approved holding a referendum on Oct. 20 on the country’s accession to the EU. The date of the referendum coincides with the upcoming presidential election. The Europ Source : …
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What are glide bombs and how do they help Russia gain land in Ukraine?
One critical factor in Russia’s recent battlefield successes in Ukraine is its extensive use of glide bombs. Every week, hundreds of these large, deadly weapons rain down on Ukraine, creating 20-meter Source : …
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Author of famous Azovstal photos on documenting Ukraine’s iron resistance in Mariupol
Editor’s note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. While hiding from almost non-stop Russian bombardment in the dark and cold bunkers of the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Dmy Source : kyivindependent.com/author-of…
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Russia Dropped A Bomb on its Own City! But Blaming Ukraine is Not Working
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Update: Russian cluster munition attack on Kharkiv Oblast injures 6, including Vovchansk official
Russian forces attacked a village near the town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast with cluster munitions on May 16, injuring six people, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said. A previous version of this article Source : kyivindependent.com/update-ru…
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WSJ: Russia tested space-based anti-satellite weapon with potential nuclear capabilities in 2022
Russia tested a space-based anti-satellite weapon with potential nuclear capabilities in 2022, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on May 16, citing unnamed U.S. officials. The U.S. House Intellige Source : kyivindependent.com/wsj-russi…
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Russian attack on Kherson injures 2
Russian forces shelled the Korabelnyi district of Kherson, injuring two people, the Kherson Regional Military Administration reported on May 16. The first victim, a woman aged 54, reportedly suffered Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
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Minister: Ukraine exported agricultural products worth $22 billion in 2023
Ukraine harvested 80 million tons of grain and seed oil products last year and exported agricultural goods worth $22 billion, Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotskyi announced on May 16. According to Vys Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-e…
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Ukrainian officials are asking to allow the use of weapons to strike Russia
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Russia adds more politicians from Baltics, Poland, to its list of wanted persons
Russia’s Internal Affairs Ministry has added a number of former and current officials from Baltic countries and Poland to its list of wanted persons, Russian media reported on May 16. The charges rela Source : …
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Resilience of Kharkiv Residents: Kharkiv Residents Live Their Lives Despite Russian Attacks
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Economy minister cancels conscription exemption for Glovo, Favbet Tech employees
Conscription exemptions for employees of Glovo, Favbet Tech, Visa, and other technology companies will be canceled following public outcry, Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced on May 16. Last Source : kyivindependent.com/economy-m…
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Vyshyvanka: A Ukrainian tradition preserved through centuries (Photo)
Every year on the third Thursday of May, Ukrainians celebrate Vyshyvanka Day. Vyshyvanka is the Ukrainian word for an embroidered shirt or dress – a central piece to traditional Ukrainian clothing. Vy Source : kyivindependent.com/vyshyvank…
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Denmark announces more than $815 million in new military assistance for Ukraine
The Danish government announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine on May 16 worth 5.6 billion Danish kroner (~$815 million). The package is the 18th such delivery of military aid , the Source : kyivindependent.com/denmark-a…
Kyiv celebrates Vyshyvanka Day
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