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Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost 1,160 troops in the war against Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have also destroyed dozens of artillery systems, armoured vehicles and more than 1,500 drones.
NATO plans to strengthen the defences of its eastern flank and establish a new structure for the rapid deployment of troops in Latvia and Estonia in the event of a war with Russia. To this end, the Alliance is set to deploy an additional army corps.
Following the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard, US Vice-President J.D. Vance has been left without key allies on Donald Trump’s foreign policy team. According to the Daily Mail, there is also talk in the White House that Vance might decide not to stand in the 2028 presidential election.
Law enforcement officials have charged the head of one of the town councils in the Izmail district with extorting $35,000 in exchange for permission to clear vegetation for the construction of a wind farm. The official was arrested after receiving the money.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,010 troops in the war against Ukraine. Russia’s total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.35 million.
Russian forces launched a missile strike on the town of Derhachi in the Kharkiv region. Two people were killed and a further 19 were injured in the attack.
Several oil and gas tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days and set sail for China, Pakistan and India. Some of the vessels had been in the region for almost three months due to the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran.
Ukrainian citizens who are abroad and are liable for military service must register with the consular office. This can now be done remotely without having to return to Ukraine.
On 23 May, Ukrainians commemorate those who fought for Ukraine’s freedom and independence. The tradition of Heroes’ Day originated among Ukrainian nationalists and is associated with the names of Mykola Mikhnovsky, Yevhen Konovalets and Symon Petliura.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received an invitation to the Alliance’s summit in Ankara, which is due to take place in July. Meanwhile, NATO is discussing an initiative to provide long-term military support to Ukraine at a level of 0.25% of the allied nations’ GDP.
Russia’s federal budget revenue from oil and gas could rise by 39% year-on-year in May, reaching 700 billion roubles. This increase is attributed to rising oil prices against the backdrop of the conflict surrounding Iran.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 880 troops in the war against Ukraine. Total Russian personnel losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.35 million.
