Journalists have discovered lists of at least 49,000 Russian soldiers wanted for desertion. The actual number of deserters may exceed 50,000 during the war.
russia has classified demographic statistics because the birth rate has fallen to the level of the late 18th century. It also became known that Rosstat stopped publishing data on birth rates, mortality rates, marriages and divorces.
New vehicle inspection rules are in effect in Ukraine from May 19: mandatory video recording and photos. The cost of vehicle inspection will increase from June 1 for various categories of transport.
Tomorrow, warm weather with an ideal temperature of +17+24 degrees is expected in Ukraine. Rain is possible in the western, central and eastern regions, in Kyiv - without precipitation, about +22 degrees.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Russian President Putin is trying to buy time, and the Kremlin's intentions should be assessed by actions. The statements of the Russian Federation have not yet been supported by evidence.
Donald Trump signed a law prohibiting the distribution of pornographic deepfakes and other nude images created by artificial intelligence. Social media platforms are required to remove content within 48 hours.
Chinese Defense Minister will not attend the security forum in Singapore amid rumors of Xi Jinping's purges. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset will speak at the event.
Bluesky plans to introduce subscriptions and experiment with sponsored posts. The platform provides authors with more traffic and does not degrade the ranking of links to other resources.
European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said that the EU will propose to the G7 countries to lower the ceiling price for Russian oil to 50 dollars per barrel. The G7 price limit was agreed in December 2022.
Israel will control all of Gaza, despite pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stressed that his country will act decisively. Military forces will prevent Hamas from looting aid for Gaza residents.
Talks between Leo XIV and J. D. Vance took place in the Vatican. They discussed cooperation between the Church and the state, issues of religious freedom, and the situation in Ukraine.
Finland has signed an agreement with the EC on the supply of heavy ammunition to Ukraine. The purchase of 90 million euros will be financed by funds from frozen Russian assets.
Apple is working on a complete redesign of LLM Siri to catch up with competitors in the field of AI. The company is changing its approach and investing in a new architecture for a more plausible and informative assistant.
The founder of Telegram stated that the French special services asked to block conservative voices in Romania on the eve of the elections. Durov refused, emphasizing the neutrality of the platform.
The enemy is trying to break through to the Dnipropetrovsk region, but is suffering significant losses. The Russian Armed Forces are also trying to seize bridgeheads on the right bank of the Dnieper and keep logistics under control.
During his inaugural address, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that Ukraine is waiting for a just peace. The Pontiff also mentioned the hostilities in the Gaza Strip.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the continuation of pressure on Russia due to its aggression in Ukraine. He also called on Italy to take a more active part in European efforts.
During the day, Russian troops launched 2,554 strikes on 14 settlements in the Donetsk region. 62 civilian objects were damaged, including 44 residential buildings, and there were dead and wounded.
In Romania, the leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians, Simion, and Călin Georgescu were expelled from a polling station in Mogoșoaia. They tried to make statements to the press inside the station.
Pope Leo XIV officially became the head of the church. Guests and believers gathered in St. Peter's Square to attend the solemn mass and congratulate the new pontiff.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the Continental Tour stage in Tokyo, clearing a height of 1. 96 m. This is her fourth consecutive victory.
On the night of May 18, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 273 drones, of which 88 "shaheds" were shot down. 128 drone simulators were lost locationally.
Global recycling rates are not keeping pace with consumption levels. Only 6.9% of materials come from recycled sources, and this share has been falling for the eighth year in a row.
The negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul had signs of theatricality, where each side promoted its own narratives. Sky News notes that the Russian Federation seeks to show readiness for diplomacy, but does not make concessions.
In 2024, more than 295 million people in 53 countries suffered from acute hunger. The worst situation was in Gaza and Sudan due to conflicts, economic shocks and weather.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and security guarantees for Kyiv. She stressed that Europe must not give up.
On the eve of elections in Poland, Russian hackers attacked the websites of "Civic Platform" and other Polish parties. The government is taking measures to restore the operation of the sites.
Insurify experts believe that Tesla will be the least affected by Trump's tariffs. Prices will increase by 5%, and insurance by 3%, which is the lowest rate among brands.
The European Commission is tightening the conditions for payments to Hungary due to violations of EU legislation. Budapest is already losing 18 billion euros, but the amount may increase due to restrictions on democracy.
The Sunday Times has updated the list of the richest people in Britain. Dua Lipa, with an estimated fortune of £115 million, became the youngest member of the separate “under 40” ranking.
