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Russia has cynically described the large-scale attack on Ukraine as a "retaliatory strike"
The Russian Ministry of Defence has come up with a cynical excuse for its protracted combined attack on Ukraine, claiming that it has allegedly carried out a "retaliatory strike".
A Russian aircraft dropped a high-explosive bomb on a railway line near Belgorod during a combat mission — media reports
A Russian fighter jet is reported to have dropped a high-explosive bomb on a railway line in the Belgorod region during a combat mission. As a result, an electric train derailed on 13 May, and there are casualties.
The US has depleted its weapons stocks following the war with Iran
Intense fighting between the US and Iran has led to a significant reduction in American missile and air defence systems. At the same time, according to US intelligence estimates, most Iranian missile launchers have remained intact.
A new wave of mobilisation in Russia will 'finish off' the aggressor's economy — intelligence
A new wave of conscription in Russia could trigger a major economic crisis in the aggressor state, the effects of which will be felt for years to come.
Russia faces a massive wave of defaults on the bond market – SZRU
The Russian corporate bond market is heading for a wave of widespread defaults against the backdrop of economic problems linked to the war against Ukraine and the economic crisis. This was stated by Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service.
Russia has destroyed Skyeton’s office in Kyiv: the drone manufacturer will continue its operations
During a night-time attack on Kyiv on 14 May, Russia destroyed the offices of the Ukrainian defence company Skyeton. The company stated that there were no casualties and that production of unmanned aerial systems would continue, as production facilities had been relocated in advance to various regions of Ukraine and abroad.
There is a risk of further Russian missile strikes in the near future — Air Force
The risk of further Russian missile strikes on Ukraine remains in the near future, particularly from the Caspian Flotilla of the Russian Federation’s Black Sea Fleet.
Ukrainians may be enrolled in the reserve for five years following their basic military service
A bill entitled “On the System of Long-Term Military Service and the Reserve” has been tabled in the Verkhovna Rada. The bill proposes that, following 12 months of basic military service, citizens should automatically be enrolled in the active reserve for a period of five years.
Hockey player Yuriy Orlov was killed during a night-time attack on Kyiv
During a Russian night-time attack on Kyiv, 30-year-old Ukrainian ice hockey player Yuriy Orlov, who played for the Kyiv-based clubs “Kryzhinka-Kompaniyon” and “Generals”, was killed. According to Sport.ua, the athlete died alongside his girlfriend.
The Ascension of the Lord 2026: date, traditions and significance of the feast
The Ascension of the Lord is one of the most important feasts in the Christian calendar. It is one of the Twelve Great Feasts and falls on a different date each year, as it is celebrated on the 40th day after Easter. ThePublic reminds you when Ascension Day will be celebrated in 2026, and also explains the significance, traditions and taboos associated with this day.
Banks announce new limits on money transfers by Ukrainians: what will change this summer
Restrictions are to be introduced in Ukraine on transfers from the accounts of sole traders and legal entities (specifically, transfers made without supporting documents). We explain who will be affected by these changes and what amounts are involved.
Rubio has stated that the US is prepared to facilitate negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed the hope that Ukraine and Russia will resume talks in the near future. He said that Donald Trump’s administration is prepared to act as a mediator to bring about a diplomatic end to the war.