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KYIV POST:
Drone Strike Halts Fuel Output at Gazprom Plant in RussiaOn Thursday, a Gazprom gas processing plant in Russia’s Astrakhan region halted fuel production after a drone attack sparked a fire. Key processing units were damaged, with repairs expected to take weeks or months. The strike is part of a broader pattern of attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure amid the war in Ukraine.
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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Russia's prison population falls as convicts are sent to warRussia's prison population has fallen by nearly 40% over five years, a decline driven in part by Moscow's recruitment of prisoners to fight in Ukraine.
https://kyivindependent.com/russias-prison-population-falls-as-convicts-sent-to-war/
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KYIV POST:
Trump Says China Agrees to Buy 200 Boeing AircraftUS President Donald Trump on Thursday said China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, potentially ending years without major jet orders from the Asian market. The deal comes amid Trump’s visit to Beijing and broader efforts to stabilize trade ties.
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
In Talks with Israel, Lebanon is Walking a Thin Line
https://warontherocks.com/in-talks-with-israel-lebanon-is-walking-a-thin-line/This week, Israel and Lebanon are holding their third round of unprecedented direct talks on crucial issues, including borders, the disarmament of Hizballah, and ongoing Israeli military action. The United States, which is clearly driving these talks, views them expansively as seeking a “comprehensive peace and security
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
The Adversarial: Maximalist Demands, Victory Day, and a Summit
https://warontherocks.com/the-adversarial-maximalist-demands-victory-day-and-a-summit/Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranA month after negotiators met for historic high-level talks in Pakistan, Washington and Tehran seem closer to a
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KYIV POST:
Iran Accuses UAE of ‘Active’ Role in US‑Israeli WarOn Thursday, Iran accused the United Arab Emirates of acting as an “active partner” in the US‑Israeli war, alleging direct involvement in attacks. The UAE has denied such claims, while tensions in the Gulf continue to rise. The accusations come despite a fragile ceasefire, highlighting ongoing instability and competing narratives in the region.
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KYIV POST:
Largest Strike on Kyiv, Russian Starlink Alternatives, Potential US Aid – Ukraine Latest, May 14Russia launched the war’s largest strike on Ukraine, while Moscow explores Starlink alternatives and faces mounting air defense pressure. Kyiv unveiled new defense projects as business conditions worsened, while Washington weighed new aid and political turmoil hit Latvia.
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Inept Russian Generals Have Just Blown the WarIn this video, former Navy SEAL squadron leader Chuck Pfarrer joins Jason Jay Smart to examine Russia’s worsening military crisis in Crimea as relentless Ukrainian strikes cripple logistics and supply routes. With heavy troop losses, failing air defenses, and aging equipment, Russian forces are struggling to sustain operations. Pfarrer explains how Ukrainian FPV drones are reshaping the https://www.kyivpost.com/videos/76157
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KYIV POST:
Court Orders Detention of Dubinsky in Treason, Propaganda CaseOn Thursday, a Ukrainian court has ordered the detention of MP Oleksandr Dubinsky until June 5 without bail as part of a treason investigation. Authorities allege he continued coordinating anti‑Ukrainian propaganda while in custody using intermediaries. The case is linked to a broader probe into alleged pro‑Russian influence networks and could carry a life sentence if proven inhttps://www.kyivpost.com/post/76160
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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Ukraine's military now 'strongest, most powerful' in Europe, Rubio says"The Russians are losing five times as many soldiers a month as the Ukrainians are," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-now-has-strongest-most-powerful-military-in-europe-rubio-says/
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KYIV POST:
Merz, Macron Issue Solidarity Statements After Major Kyiv AttackFrench President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Russia’s record drone and missile assault against Ukraine on Thursday, saying it undermined peace efforts and raised doubts about Moscow’s willingness to negotiate while civilians remained under attack.
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KYIV POST:
‘We Decide Who Speaks for Us’ – Merz Rebuffs Putin’s Negotiator ProposalGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz issued a message of solidarity with Kyiv following Russia’s Thursday attacks, adding that Europe would decide on its negotiator and rebuffing Moscow’s nomination of a former German leader.
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KYIV POST:
Ukraine Warns Russia Could Build Starlink Alternative SoonRobert “Madyar” Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, said Russia could develop its own alternative to Starlink within a year. According to Brovdi, Russian forces already possess satellite systems and early prototypes designed to strengthen battlefield communications along the front line.
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KYIV POST:
Putin Names ‘War Criminal’ General to Run Border Region Battered by UkrainePutin has appointed Major General Alexander Shuvaev – a Russian officer accused by Ukraine of overseeing the execution of Ukrainian POWs in Avdiivka – as the new Governor of the Belgorod region, replacing Vyacheslav Gladkov. Gladkov was removed after becoming viewed as too independent – publicly acknowledging Ukrainian strike damage and criticizing Kremlin https://www.kyivpost.com/post/76141
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KYIV POST:
FACT-CHECK: How Credible Was Zelensky’s Ex-Spokesperson in Tucker Carlson Interview?Yuliia Mendel, President Zelensky’s former press secretary, made a series of serious claims in a Tucker Carlson interview, ranging from wartime governance and NATO policy to alleged corruption and mobilization abuses, many of which are disputed or lack independent verification.
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KYIV POST:
Russia’s Prison Population Falls by 180,000 Since Ukraine WarRussia’s prison population has fallen nearly 40% since 2021, dropping from 465,000 to 282,000, prison chief Arkady Gostev said. The decline is partly tied to convict recruitment for the war in Ukraine, while thousands more inmates now work in prison factories supporting Russia’s military production.
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KYIV POST:
Funds Begin Arriving for Yermak’s Massive BailPayments have started arriving toward the $3.5 million bail set for former Presidential Office chief Andriy Yermak, according to Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court. Yermak is under investigation in a major money laundering case linked to luxury real estate construction and a broader corruption probe involving Ukraine’s energy sector.
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Latvian PM Quits Days After Defense Minister Resigned Over Stray Ukrainian DronesLatvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigned after a coalition crisis sparked by stray Ukrainian drones that crashed in Latvia. The turmoil began with the resignation of Defense Minister Andris Sprūds over the incident, which Riga blamed on delayed air defense deployment and Russian electronic warfare interference.
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KYIV POST:
No Hugs, Ancient Greece and KFC: Five Highlights From Trump-Xi TalksTrump and Xi opened their Beijing summit with praise, symbolism and tension, discussing Iran, Ukraine and trade. Highlights included Trump’s failed hope for a warm embrace, Xi invoking the “Thucydides Trap,” media scuffles with Chinese security, and a wave of memes on Chinese social media mocking and celebrating the visit.
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KYIV POST:
Putin Wins Sweeping Powers to Use Force to Protect Russians from Foreign ProsecutionRussia’s parliament approved a law allowing President Vladimir Putin to deploy military forces abroad to protect Russians facing prosecution by foreign or international courts not recognized by Moscow. Critics warn the measure could serve as a pretext for future military interventions, echoing past justifications used in Ukraine and Georgia, amid growing Western concerns over escalating tensions
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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
'Teachers told children Ukraine does not exist' — Kyiv brings back 8 children from Russian-occupied territories"Yet thousands of children remain trapped, forced to forget their roots while being openly prepared for war. But we will not stop," Save Ukraine stated.
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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Russia 'ripping off' Ukraine's drone forces success, Unmanned Systems Forces commander saysThe size of Russia's drone component had grown by 28,000 over 2026, Brovdi said in an interview to Ukrainska Pravda published on May 14.
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