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Near Mirnograd, Russian soldiers are being sent on ‘meat grinders’ with little chance of survival
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian infantry units have slowed their advance, but attempts to push forward in the Myrnohrad area continue. The “Korsar” battalion of the 38th Marine Brigade has reported that Russian troops are being sent into assaults either individually or in small groups, and that their survival rate remains extremely low.
The EU fears that Russia may attack Europe within the next 12 months – WSJ
Russia has reached an impasse in the war against Ukraine. Consequently, there are growing fears in European capitals that the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will attempt to reshuffle the deck by extending the conflict to Europe.
There is talk within the German Chancellor’s party of replacing him – Bild
There has been sudden talk within the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) of replacing Chancellor Friedrich Merz. What scenarios is the ruling party considering?
Ukraine is to introduce a Ukrainian Music Day — the Verkhovna Rada has passed a resolution
On 27 May, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution establishing Ukrainian Music Day. It will be celebrated annually on the third Saturday in September.
Parliament has amended the public procurement rules: what the new law entails
The Verkhovna Rada has passed Bill No. 11520 on new public procurement rules in its entirety. According to MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, the bill was backed by 245 MPs, and its adoption is expected to unlock $3.5 billion in funding from the World Bank.
A new suspect has emerged in the Knyazev case: what is wrong with the investigation’s version of events
A new suspect has emerged in the bribery case before the Supreme Court – retired judge Oleksandr Prokopenko. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) believe he may have received $50,000 from the former head of the Supreme Court, Vsevolod Knyazev, although Prokopenko himself did not vote in favour of the position that would have benefited Kostyantyn Zhevago.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has explained how the 'People's Satellite' project run by the Prytula Foundation is helping to destroy Russian targets worth billions of dollars
Since September 2022, space intelligence specialists from Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate have received over 5,900 radar satellite images thanks to the ‘People’s Satellite’, which was funded four years ago by the ‘Serhiy Prytula Charitable Foundation’.
On its second attempt, the Verkhovna Rada stripped MP Tsabal of his parliamentary seat
On its second attempt, the Verkhovna Rada stripped MP Volodymyr Tsabal of the ‘Holos’ party of his mandate.
New evidence of torture in a Russian detention centre has emerged in the case of Roshchina’s death
Ukrainian investigators have uncovered new details regarding the death of journalist Viktoria Roshchina, who was being held captive in Russia. Forensic examinations revealed that she had suffered a fracture of the occipital bone.
Ignat stated that the SAMP/T systems currently deployed in Ukraine have not yet been used against ballistic missiles
The SAMP/T systems currently in service with Ukraine have not yet been used to intercept ballistic missiles. The Air Force is awaiting new versions of the systems capable of carrying out such tasks.
Ukraine should prepare for another 2–3 years of war: the strategy is to wear down Russia – Zelenskyy
Ukraine continues to hold back the Russian offensive, is ramping up arms production and is receiving support from Europe. At the same time, the country is facing mobilisation challenges, corruption scandals and growing fatigue within society.
North Korea has tested AI-powered missiles for the first time
On 27 May, North Korea conducted a series of tests of new weapons — tactical ballistic missiles, rocket artillery and cruise missiles equipped with an artificial intelligence-based guidance system.