# Russia
Sibiga commented on the establishment of a special tribunal for the Russian Federation
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has stated that the establishment of a special tribunal to deal with Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine should be a step towards restoring international justice. According to him, this will make it possible to hold the Russian leadership to account
Putin has simplified the process of obtaining Russian citizenship in Transnistria
The Russian President has signed a decree simplifying the procedure for granting Russian citizenship to residents of the unrecognised region of Transnistria
Russia has announced that traffic across the Crimean Bridge will be suspended
On the night of 16 May, vehicle traffic across the Crimean Bridge was temporarily suspended. The Russian side urged people on the bridge and in the inspection area to remain calm and follow the instructions of the security services
Zelenskyy has warned of possible attacks from Belarusian territory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia is attempting to drag Belarus into the war and may be preparing new aggressive actions from its territory
A chemical plant caught fire in the Stavropol Krai following a series of explosions
In Nevinnomyssk, in Russia’s Stavropol Krai, a fire broke out at the Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant following a night-time attack. The plant is believed to be involved in the production of components for the Russian defence industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukrainian drones brought an oil refinery in Perm to a standstill
An oil refinery in Perm, Russia, has completely halted oil processing following a drone attack on 7 May. The fire and damage to equipment led to the shutdown of several units.
Russia has begun protecting submarines with anti-drone nets 7,400 km from Ukraine
Russia is protecting its nuclear submarines with anti-drone nets even in Kamchatka – 7,400 km from Ukraine.
