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Paper tax identification numbers are no longer required in Ukraine: what has replaced the document
From Thursday, 14 May, Ukrainians will no longer need a separate paper tax card. From now on, Ukrainians can access the RNO-KPP e-card via the ‘Diya’ app, which will have the same legal validity.
Mátyás lifted the state of emergency in Hungary, which Orbán had imposed due to the threat of war
Hungary’s new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, has lifted the state of emergency imposed by Viktor Orbán due to the threat of war.
The President’s Office has refused to register a petition calling for Umerov’s dismissal — CPC
The Office of the President of Ukraine has refused to register an online petition calling for the dismissal of National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, who is suspected of collaborating with Timur Mindich, a figure implicated in the ‘Midas’ investigation.
In the US, there is now talk of the risks of a strategic defeat following a war with Iran
The war with Iran has cast doubt on the US’s ability to maintain its dominance in the Persian Gulf and guarantee the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts and former US officials point to dwindling weapons stocks and Iran’s growing strength.
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.