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The US Air Force has conducted a test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile without a warhead. The command stated that the test had been planned in advance and was not linked to current global events.
In an address to the people of Cuba, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Cuban leadership was to blame for the shortages of electricity, fuel and food on the island. He also announced a proposal for a ‘new relationship’ between the US and the Cuban people.
At the Krakivets-Korchova border crossing, customs officers discovered a consignment of ornamental Japanese koi carp that someone had attempted to import without declaring them. The fish were being transported in boxes of water in the boot of a car.
Law enforcement officers in Odessa have uncovered a member of an international hacking group involved in the theft of user accounts on US online platforms. According to the investigation, the criminals compromised nearly 30,000 accounts and caused losses amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
A Moscow oil refinery halted oil processing following an attack by Ukrainian drones on 17 May.
Lithuania regards the threat from Russia as a reality and believes that Europe must move towards a new security model. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has stated that EU countries must strengthen their defences, develop strategic thinking and reduce their dependence on Russia.
The Hungarian Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, will visit Poland this week. During his visit, he will hold meetings with the country’s leadership and visit three Polish cities.
The UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has reportedly told his inner circle of his intention to step down and is discussing possible dates for his departure
The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will complete construction of a new oil pipeline by 2027, which will enable it to increase oil exports bypassing the Strait of Hormuz
On the night of 16 May, the Moscow Region of the Russian Federation came under a large-scale drone attack. Reports are coming in from various areas of fires, damage to residential buildings and casualties
On 17 May, according to the new church calendar, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine commemorates the Apostle Andronicus and Saint Junia. They are regarded as examples of devoted service to the Christian faith and the preaching of the Gospel
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has reported on a telephone conversation with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defences, cooperation on European affairs and the coordination of international efforts
