Integrating the military with Russia’s economy is a key task for its Defense Ministry, soon-to-be-appointed Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov told the Federation Council, Russia’s upper house o Source : …
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MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 55
Editor’s note: This is issue 55 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukrainian Economy in Brief” newsletter, covering events from May 6–12, 2024. The digest highlights steps taken in th Source : kyivindependent.com/mp-yarosl…
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Estonian defense minister: No new development on idea to send troops to Ukraine
The Estonian government has held no specific discussions on sending the country’s troops to Ukraine, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said on May 14, according to public broadcaster ERR. Pevkur was react Source : …
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Our Task is Crystal Clear – to Thwart Russia's Attempt to Expand the War – Zelenskyy
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Russian Forces Transform Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant into Military Base. Ukraine in Flames #611
March 4, 2024 marked two years since Russian troops occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Due to the actions of the Russian occupation administration, since the beginning of the full-scale invasi Source : www.youtube.com/watch
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“Rehabilitation and Resilience: Supporting Veterans in Ukraine and Beyond”
Promote Ukraine NGO, in collaboration with Veteran Coalition International, is delighted to invite you to a crucial discussion titled “Rehabilitation and Resilience: Supporting Veterans in Ukraine and Source : www.promoteukraine.org/rehabilit… …
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Georgian parliament passes 'foreign agents' bill in final reading
Georgia’s parliament on May 14 passed the controversial “foreign agents” bill in its third and final reading, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported. The bill requires organizations that re Source : …
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Russian assault on Vovchansk kills 2 elderly civilians
Russia’s offensive on Vovchansk in northern Kharkiv Oblast killed two civilians aged 80 and 83, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on May 14. Russia launched new offensive actions on May 10 in the dire Source : …
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National Bank: Ukranie's losses from Polish blockade partially offset by maritime trade
Losses caused by the Polish blockade of the Ukrainian border amounted to $500 million in lost imports and $160 million in exports in its first month, the National Bank of Ukraine said on May 14. Polis Source : kyivindependent.com/national-…
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Over 7,500 civilians evacuated from northern Kharkiv Oblast
Over 7,500 civilians in the north of Kharkiv Oblast have been evacuated from their homes amid heavy fighting in the region, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on May 14. Of the 7,531 people who have be Source : kyivindependent.com/7-500-civ…
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Government appoints agriculture, infrastructure acting ministers
Editor’s note: This story is being updated. The Ukrainian government appointed on May 14 Taras Vysotskyi and Vasyl Shkurakov as the acting agriculture and infrastructure ministers, respectively, said Source : …
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Budanov sees stabilization signs in Kharkiv Oblast hostilities
The situation in Kharkiv Oblast “is not catastrophic,” and there are indicators pointing toward stabilization, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said on national television on May 1 Source : …
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EU Council approves Kyiv's plan needed for Ukraine Facility assistance program
Editor’s note: The story is being updated. The EU Council approved on May 14 the Ukraine Plan, a document that sets out the Ukrainian government’s plans for recovery and reconstruction and is a necess Source : …
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Update: Death toll in Belgorod apartment building collapse reportedly rises to 16
At least 16 people were killed in the Russian city of Belgorod after an apartment building collapsed on May 12, Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry claimed on May 14. The death toll rose after the Source : …
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'We Need 2 Patriots for Kharkiv' – Zelenskyy to Blinken in Kyiv #usa #ukraine #uatv
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Putin to visit China on May 16-17, meet Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 16-17 to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, the state-owned news agency RIA Novosti reported on May 14, citing the Kremlin’s Source : …
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Former Russian Security Council secretary reappointed as Putin's aide
Former Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev has been reappointed as an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin announced on May 14. The latest announcement comes amid a r Source : kyivindependent.com/former-ru…
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General Staff: Ukrainian soldiers 'change positions' near Lukiantsi village in Kharkiv Oblast
Editor’s note: This story is being updated. Ukrainian troops “changed positions” near the village of Lukiantsi in Kharkiv Oblast “to save the lives” of their soldiers, Ukraine’s General Staff reported Source : …
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Zelensky to Blinken: Ukraine needs 2 Patriots to protect Kharkiv Oblast
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during the latter’s visit to Kyiv on May 14. The presi Source : …
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Governor: 6 children brought back from Russian-occupied territory
Save Ukraine, a Ukrainian humanitarian NGO, rescued six more children from Russian-occupied territories, Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said on May 14. Over 19,500 children have been confi Source : kyivindependent.com/governor-…
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UK assures Ukraine of support after media reports of Trump-Cameron peace plan discussion
The British government said on May 13 that its stance toward supporting Ukraine has not changed after media reports of U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron allegedly pitching a peace plan to U.S. pres Source : kyivindependent.com/uk-assure…
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FT: Moldova, EU to sign security pact
Moldova and the EU intend to sign a security agreement in the next week, increasing cooperation in the spheres of defense, cyber threats, and foreign interference to “unprecedented levels,” the Financ Source : …
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Fear of Queer: Kremlin’s Hate Speech Against The Eurovision
Fear of Queer: Kremlin’s Hate Speech Against The Eurovision Written by Matt Wickham UCMC/HWAG analyst “A freak show.” “Dangerous to watch.” “Song Contest of a singing sodemite-leftist.” The 2024 Eurov Source : uacrisis.org/en/fear-o…
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Day 810: Russian forces achieve tactical success in advance on Kharkiv region
Day 810: Russian forces achieve tactical success in advance on Kharkiv region Russian forces achieve tactical success in Kharkiv region, Ukraine’s General Staff says. Russian forces take civilians in Source : uacrisis.org/en/810
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Budanov expects Russia to launch new attack on Sumy Oblast
Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov expects that after Ukrainian forces stabilize the front in Kharkiv Oblast, Russia will launch a new attack in Sumy Oblast, the New York Times (NYT) Source : …