Vadim Khlyudzinsky
During the day, Russian troops launched 45 air strikes and used more than 1156 kamikaze drones. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where fierce fighting continues.
Possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul thwarted the EU's efforts to involve the US in new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The meeting cast doubt on the sanctions plans.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 13, Russian troops lost 1,240 soldiers and 47 artillery systems. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the invasion amounted to 969,370 people.
As a result of the morning drone attack on the Rivne region on May 14, two people were injured, there is minor destruction. Air defense forces neutralized 4 air targets over the region.
Over the past day, the occupiers carried out 457 strikes on 14 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Houses, apartments and cars of civilians were damaged.
A fake is being spread online about Hungary's plans to "reclaim" Ukrainian territories as part of Operation Turul. This is part of Russia's strategy to fuel conflict between countries.
On May 14, variable cloudiness and light rain are expected in Ukraine. The temperature during the day will fluctuate from 12° to 17° Celsius.
As of May 14, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of cruise missiles.
Oleksandr Usyk has stated his readiness for a third fight with Tyson Fury if he resumes his career: "Trilogy? No problem. "
French President Macron called on the EU to increase pressure on Israel due to the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He stated that it is necessary to review the cooperation agreement with Israel.
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.