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The General Staff reported 210 clashes on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have been involved in 210 combat engagements across various sections of the front line. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka sectors.
13 May 2026: what holiday is it, what are the traditions, and what should you avoid doing?
On 13 May 2026, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Glyceria the Virgin. Also on this day, the world celebrates World Dandelion Day, International Hummus Day and the Birthday of the Zipper.
The General Staff has reported that the Russian Armed Forces have suffered over 1,100 casualties in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,130 troops in the war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian military has also destroyed three Russian air defence systems.
“Demanded a 10% ‘kickback’ for servicing ‘Starlink’ equipment.” A city council official has been arrested in Kherson
The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed the director of one of the departments of the Kherson City Council, who was demanding monthly bribes from a businessman involved in the maintenance of ‘starlinks’.
The first semi-final of Eurovision 2026: where and when to watch, bookmakers’ predictions
On Tuesday, 12 May, the first semi-final of the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest will kick off in Vienna, at the Wiener Stadthalle. It will feature performers from 15 participating countries, as well as representatives from Italy and Germany, who automatically qualify for the final as members of the ‘Big Five’.
The EU is drawing up new rules to tackle addictive social media design
The European Union is stepping up pressure on social media platforms over the risks they pose to children and teenagers. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated that Brussels is working on new rules designed to restrict the ‘addictive’ design of these platforms. The platforms in question are TikTok, Meta and X.
Shevchenko scored for Kryvbas in their UPL match against Veres
“Kryvbas” took the lead in their away match against Rivne-based “Veres” in the 28th round of the UPL. In the 26th minute, a goal was scored by the Kryvbas side’s 19-year-old midfielder, Yaroslav Shevchenko.
The court will review ARMA’s powers in the case concerning the shares of “Morshynska”
The Kyiv District Administrative Court has opened proceedings in response to a claim filed by a shareholder of IDS Ukraine, whose group owns the “Morshynska”, “Mirgorodska” and “Alaska” brands. The case will examine whether ARMA has the legal authority to manage the company’s corporate rights following legislative changes that came into force on 30 July 2025.
Ukraine is launching a ‘transport visa-free regime’ with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina have agreed to introduce a ‘transport visa-free regime’ for freight transport. From 1 January 2027, bilateral and transit freight transport between the two countries will be carried out without permits.
Trump has named his 'dream team' for the 2028 presidential election
US President Donald Trump has described Vice-President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a "dream team" for the 2028 presidential election. However, he has so far refrained from offering his official endorsement.
Ukraine shoots down 80% of missiles and 90% of drones — Fedorov
Ukraine has learned to shoot down 90% of enemy drones and nearly 80% of cruise missiles, even after a harsh winter during which Russia doubled the number of attacks.
The US and Russia are discussing a possible ‘ceasefire’ without security guarantees for Ukraine — media reports
Sources in diplomatic circles report new informal contacts between the US and Russia regarding a possible temporary ceasefire in Ukraine. Kyiv is concerned that the scenarios under discussion do not yet include any concrete security guarantees for Ukraine.