Ukraine’s support by international organizations is usually structured as “money in exchange for reforms”. These reforms aim to make the Ukrainian economy more competitive and resilient, and gradually Source : voxukraine.org/en/ukrain…
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SBU detains 6 alleged Russian agents accused of aiding deadly strike in Donetsk Oblast
Five men and one woman accused of helping Russian forces direct a missile attack on a residential building that killed ten people and injured over 80 have been arrested, the Security Service of Ukrain Source : kyivindependent.com/sbu-detai…
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Military: Situation in Kharkiv Oblast somewhat stabilized but heavy battles continue
Heavy defensive battles are ongoing in Kharkiv Oblast, but the situation has somewhat stabilized, Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson of the Khortytsia group of forces, said on air on May 15. Moscow’s tr Source : …
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Russian troops taking up positions on streets of Vovchansk, police chief says
Active battles are taking place in Vovchansk as Russian troops “take up positions on the streets of the city,” Vovchansk Police Chief Oleksii Kharkivskyi said on social media on the morning of May 15. Source : …
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Ukrainian civilians and volunteers disappeared during russian attack in the Kharkiv region
Russian military in Kharkiv region shot a local resident at close range, three more people are missing, including two volunteers. According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, on May 14, 2024 a R Source : ukrainefrontlines.com/news/conf…
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The russian offensive in the Kharkiv region is not expanding
The russian offensive and the grey zone in Kharkiv region is not expanding: the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not allow russian forces to advance deep into the region. In the Kharkiv direction, units of Source : ukrainefrontlines.com/news/conf…
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U.S. Secretary of State visits Kyiv: exploring Ukraine’s utilization of American support in countering Russian forces, promoting Euro-Atlantic integration, and fostering foreign Investment
In Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. During the encounter, the President expressed gratitude towards Antony Blinken for his consistent vis Source : www.weareukraine.info/u-s-secre…
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Pentagon: US 'working hard' to rush aid to Ukraine, battlefield situation 'concerning'
The U.S. is working hard to ship defense aid to Kyiv amid a renewed Russian push in northeastern Ukraine, Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder said on May 14. Moscow’s troops launched a new o Source : …
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Update from Ukraine | Belbek airfield in Sevastopol, Crimea was targeted by ATACMS
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Energy Ministry warns of blackouts due to 'significant' power shortage
Russian attacks and unseasonably cold weather have caused a “significant capacity deficit” in Ukraine’s power system, leading to blackouts and energy restrictions for consumers across the country, the Source : …
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As Russian casualties surge, Kremlin's new defense minister says he wants 'minimal losses'
Russia’s new Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said on May 14 that his main priority is to win the war in Ukraine “with minimal human losses,” even as Moscow reportedly suffers record numbers of troops Source : …
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CNN: Zelensky cancels Spain, Portugal visits due to battlefield situation
President Volodymyr Zelensky has canceled a planned visit to Spain and Portugal due to the worsening situation on Ukraine’s battlefields, CNN Portugal reported on May 15. Zelensky had been due to make Source : …
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Ukraine asks US to lift ban on using American arms to strike at Russian territory
Ukrainian officials are trying to convince Washington to allow Kyiv to strike at Russian territory with U.S.-supplied weapons, saying the ban prevented them from attacking Russian troops amassing near Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-a…
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Source: Ukraine's military intelligence drones strike oil depot in Russia's Rostov region
Drones from Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) attacked an oil base in the Rostov region of Russia overnight, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent on May 15. The Rostov region’s governo Source : …
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Governor reports 25 civilian casualties, near 8,000 evacuations amid Russian assault on Kharkiv
Almost 8,000 civilians have been evacuated amid Russia’s offensive in northern Kharkiv Oblast, which has killed at least one civilian and injured 24 others over the past day, Governor Oleh Syniehubov Source : …
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Bloomberg: US considers sending additional Patriot battery to Ukraine, sources say
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is working to supply Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense battery to help the country repel Russian aerial attacks, Bloomberg reported on May 15, ci Source : …
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Use Russian Assets to Protect Ukrainian Sky
On May 13, from 13:00 to 14:00, a demonstration organized by Promote Ukraine and ICUV – International Centre for Ukrainian Victory took place near the Belgian Federal Parliament to call on the governm Source : www.promoteukraine.org/use-russi… …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 486,940 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 486,940 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 15. This number includes 1,510 ca Source : …
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Celebrating Vyshyvanka Day in Brussels
Every year on the third Thursday of May, we celebrate World Vyshyvanka Day, a holiday dedicated to preserving the Ukrainian tradition of creating and wearing an ethnic embroidered shirt – vyshyvanka. Source : www.promoteukraine.org/celebrati… …
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Russian official: Drones strike oil depot in Rostov Oblast
Two drones struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov Oblast the morning of May 15, causing explosions at the facility, Governor Vasily Golubev claimed. Ukrainian forces have launched a series of drone Source : …
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Reuters: France, Netherlands want EU to sanction financial institutions that help Russian army
France and the Netherlands are backing European Union sanctions against any financial institution that supports the Russian military, Reuters reported on May 14. The EU has already adopted 13 sanction Source : kyivindependent.com/reuters-f…
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Eurovision fines Ukrainian delegation over T-shirts supporting Azovstal defenders
The organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest fined the Ukrainian delegation for wearing T-shirts printed with the logo “Free Azovstal Defenders” during the event, Ukrainian artist Alyona Alyona said Source : …
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Russian proxy: Missile attack causes fires, explosions in occupied Sevastopol
A missile attack on occupied Crimea the night of May 15 caused explosions and fires in the city of Sevastopol, according to occupation authorities and Russian media outlets. Russian air defense units Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-p…
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Reuters: France to deliver additional air defense missiles, military aid shortly
France will deliver an unspecified number of air defense missiles, as well as additional military aid, over the coming days and weeks, Reuters reported on May 14. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lec Source : kyivindependent.com/reuters-f…
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Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast injure 1 person
Russian forces attacked 13 communities in Sumy Oblast on May 14, injuring one person, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported. The communities of Khotin, Yunakivka, Druzhbivka, Hlukhivka, Ric Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
