Russia's economy is only outwardly stable due to the war and Western sanctions. Dependence on opaque financing makes it unviable in the long term.
Viktor Orbán announced an unprecedented intelligence operation by Ukrainian special services. He convened the Defense Council and accused Ukraine of a smear campaign.
Russia has enough forces to compensate for losses in the war, but Putin may be exaggerating the size of the army to put pressure on Ukraine in negotiations. New fighters undergo only a month of training.
Due to the refusal of locals to cooperate, the occupiers are bringing postal workers from the Russian Federation, promising high salaries and housing. This is part of the change in the demographic composition of the TOT.
The US State Department believes that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul could bring the parties closer to a ceasefire and the establishment of lasting peace. The meeting could be decisive.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni called on Russia to cease fire for 30 days as a sign of readiness for negotiations. She thanked Erdogan for Turkey's commitment to reaching a negotiated solution that would end the war.
The Trump administration is considering a deal that would allow the UAE to import 500,000 Nvidia chips annually until 2027. G42 may receive computing power equivalent to 1-1.5 million H100 chips.
Drone operators of the Ivan Franko Group hit an enemy "Ural" with BC, trucks, howitzer, infantry, communications equipment and a tank of the occupiers. The soldiers also showed a video of the destruction of enemy warehouses with BC and equipment.
The Russians are actively militarizing children in the occupied territories, creating "Cossack classes. " They teach distorted history under the control of fake organizations and the Russian Orthodox Church.
Ukrainian band Ziferblat has become one of the 10 finalists of Eurovision 2025 in Basel. They performed as number 5 and received a standing ovation from the audience.
George Simion called for voting for Karol Nawrocki at a rally in Zabrze. He emphasized the importance of fighting for freedom and protecting Christian values.
Polish customs officers announced the end of the strike and the resumption of operation of the "Yahodyn – Dorohusk" checkpoint in both directions. Truck traffic has been restored to normal.
During the day of April 13, 125 combat clashes took place at the front. Russian troops carried out 60 air strikes and used 1052 kamikaze drones.
The Court of Appeal in Lublin upheld the ban on protests by Polish carriers on the border with Ukraine. The judges changed the decision of the District Court, which overturned the ban by the mayor of Dorohusk.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that Poland does not plan to send its troops to Ukraine. Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski confirmed this information.
In Zakarpattia, two ministers of the Moscow Patriarchate were detained for trying to transport a conscript to Romania. They face imprisonment for up to nine years.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 12, Ukrainian defenders liquidated 1,070 Russian soldiers and 62 artillery systems. In total, the enemy's losses are approaching one million.
Russian troops carried out 5 air strikes and 255 UAV attacks. 8 attacks from MLRS and 186 artillery attacks were also recorded. Civilians were not injured.
Research has shown that the human brain resonates with music, improving cognitive function. Natural brain oscillations synchronize with rhythm and pitch.
European leaders are ready to wait for a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin in Turkey before calling on the US for new sanctions against Moscow. The US is ready to give the negotiations a chance.
According to the Ukrhydrometcenter, light rain will fall throughout almost the entire country during the day, the air temperature will be 10-15°C, and in the south and east – 13-18°C.
Libyan authorities announced the successful completion of the military operation in Tripoli, but did not provide details. The UN called for a cessation of hostilities.
As of 6 a. m. on 13.05.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 4 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Calibers".
Russian officials are trying to dissuade Putin from traveling to Istanbul for negotiations with Zelenskyy. Although there has been no official refusal, statements from lower-level officials indicate this.
In the state of Veracruz, mayoral candidate Yesenia Lora Gutiérrez was shot dead during a campaign event. Three other people were killed in the attack.
"Cinematographic centers" have opened in the temporarily occupied Luhansk and Donetsk. They will make films about how Russia is killing Ukrainians, calling it "liberation."
The Weimar+ group of countries called on Russia for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. They promise support for Kyiv, strengthening the army and security guarantees.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the European Union treats the US very unfairly and is worse than China. This happened after agreements between the US and China to reduce tariffs.
Russia is actively militarizing the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, replacing local authorities with veterans of the "special military operation. " The Kremlin is strengthening control by implementing programs to integrate veterans into the occupation administrations.
Legendary hockey player Dominik Hašek harshly condemned Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for his visit to the parade in Moscow on May 9. He called it support for the biggest criminal of the XXI century.
