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The Russian offensive in Donbas has slowed down due to drones and casualties
Russian troops continue to apply pressure on the front line, but the pace of their advance in Ukraine has slowed significantly. One of the main reasons cited is the saturation of the battlefield with drones, which are hampering large-scale offensive operations.
The General Staff reported 174 clashes over the past 24 hours and over a thousand Russian casualties
Over the past 24 hours, 174 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces deployed over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out more than 2,400 attacks on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
Yulia Mendel has no idea what a minute's silence is (VIDEO)
In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Yulia Mendel, the former press secretary to the President of Ukraine, described the daily tribute to the fallen at 9:00 am as a “strange rule”. She claimed that in Ukraine, all vehicles are supposedly required to stop on the roads to listen to the national anthem, although this is actually a nationwide minute’s silence for those killed as a result of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
New payments to military personnel in 2026: what the Cabinet of Ministers will change
The Cabinet of Ministers is proposing to amend the 2026 State Budget and allocate an additional 1.56 trillion hryvnias to the security and defence sector. Of this amount, 174.3 billion hryvnias is earmarked for military personnel pay, and over 1.37 trillion hryvnias for weapons, equipment and ammunition.
Russia launched a night-time attack on Kyiv and a number of regions in Ukraine using drones and artillery
On the night of 12 May, Russian forces attacked Kyiv, the Kyiv region, the Dnipropetrovsk region, the Kharkiv region, the Zaporizhzhia region, the Kherson region and the Donetsk region. The strikes resulted in fires, damage to residential buildings, and casualties.
Negotiations on a prisoner exchange on a 1,000-for-1,000 basis are continuing
Ukraine and Russia are continuing negotiations on a large-scale prisoner-of-war exchange on a 1,000-for-1,000 basis. The United States is involved in the process, acting as a mediator and guarantor of the agreements.
Russia's casualties in the war against Ukraine have exceeded 1.34 million troops
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,020 troops in the war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have also destroyed dozens of artillery systems, drones and vehicles.
Weather on 12 May 2026: thunderstorms, rain and a yellow warning in Ukraine
Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast for Ukraine on 12 May 2026. Heavy rain is expected in Zakarpattia and the Carpathians, whilst thunderstorms and, in places, squalls of 15–20 m/s are expected on the Right Bank during the day. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Centre has issued a Level I warning – yellow.
12 May 2026: a church holiday, traditions and taboos for the day
On 12 May 2026, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saints Epiphanius of Cyprus and Herman of Constantinople. In folk tradition, this day was associated with caution regarding sharp objects, open flames and one’s own plans.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has announced that it has placed Andriy Yermak, the former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, under investigation (VIDEO)
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau has announced that it has placed Andriy Yermak, the former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, under investigation. He is accused of laundering funds obtained through illegal means.
The price per square metre in new-build properties has risen across almost the whole of Ukraine
In April, the cost of new-build housing rose in most regions, with Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast recording the highest price growth.
Pistorius described Putin’s claims that the war was over as yet another deception
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has stated that Vladimir Putin’s remarks about the war against Ukraine allegedly coming to a swift end may be yet another attempt at deception. According to him, if the Kremlin leader truly wanted peace, he could withdraw Russian troops or propose negotiations without preconditions.