Ukraine
Sandu believes that the Russian Federation simplified the issuance of passports in Transnistria to mobilize people for the war. Residents of the region are choosing Moldovan citizenship en masse.
Kilometers of fortifications, minefields, and ditches have been constructed on the border with Belarus. Soldiers remain in constant readiness to respond to any provocations.
The Trump administration did not extend the waiver for purchasing Russian oil amid the war with Iran. This decision was made despite the risks of rising fuel prices.
Ukraine's representative LELÉKA will perform seventh in the Eurovision final in Vienna. 25 countries will compete for victory, with Finland being the favorite.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using new missiles with Western components for strikes on Kyiv. He called for an immediate shutdown of supply channels.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
Zelenskyy has instructed intelligence to prepare a response to the simplified issuance of Russian passports in Transnistria. He urged Moscow to take care of its own oil refineries and oil.
Margus Tsahkna warned Europe against negotiations with the Russian Federation due to its vulnerable state and economic problems. The Minister calls for increased pressure and sanctions on the Kremlin.
Defense forces struck enemy control points and equipment. At the Ryazan Oil Refinery, four units that provided the occupiers with fuel were damaged.
Wang Yi stated that Beijing and Washington are ready to facilitate peace negotiations. Xi Jinping will visit the US in the fall to strengthen strategic stability.
Martin Green suggested Russia's return if its broadcaster proves independence from the Kremlin. British politicians have called such a statement moral cowardice.
The next three days in Ukraine will bring rain and thunderstorms with temperatures up to +27°. There will be almost no precipitation at night, and during the day the air will warm up to 22-27°.
The occupiers are replacing Ukrainian priests with representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church. Religious structures are establishing military temples and providing supplies for the Russian army.
Zelenskyy and Macron discussed strengthening air defense and joint work on anti-ballistics. France supports the opening of Ukraine's negotiation clusters with the EU.
The government will update the terms of eOselia, under which loans worth 45 billion UAH have already been issued. For IDPs, a compensation of 70% of the down payment and payments for the first year is provided.
The EBU is preparing for protests during the Eurovision 2026 final in Vienna due to Israel's participation. The organizers will not hide potential booing of the artists.
The bodies of 528 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine with the assistance of the Red Cross. Law enforcement officers and experts have begun the process of identifying the deceased.
The President showcased strikes on enemy aircraft, ships, and air defense systems, some at a distance of up to 1,000 kilometers. Ukraine plans to increase both the range and the number of such sanctions.
Strike drones of the "Spartan" brigade attack Russian logistics deep in the rear. The National Guard showed footage of flights over Donetsk.
On the night of May 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 294 drones. Air defense destroyed 269 targets, while 20 hits and falling debris were recorded in nine locations.
263 combat engagements and over 9,000 drone attacks recorded over the past day. The situation is most intense in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka sectors.
The ATESH movement discovered a Russian ammunition depot at Cape Fiolent in a former military unit. Data regarding logistics and equipment have been handed over to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,230 military personnel, an aircraft, and 1,865 drones. Total losses of the occupiers since the beginning of the invasion have reached 1,347,620 people.
May 16 marks the days of boys, light, peaceful coexistence, and the protection of endangered species. It is also a day to congratulate those celebrating name days, including Oleksandr and Heorhiy.
The one-ton platform features a 10-meter mast for reconnaissance and communication. The drone operates autonomously for up to four days and has already undergone testing at the front.
The Commander of US Special Operations Command stated an excessive dependence on companies for drone modernization. The Ukrainian experience of rapid equipment adaptation has become an example.
A modernized TR-85M1R tank with folding anti-drone protection was presented in Bucharest. Romania plans to upgrade 108 vehicles based on the Ukrainian model.
Investigators in Greece have determined that a sea drone carrying explosives went off course due to a malfunction. Athens believes the craft is Ukrainian, but Kyiv denies this.
The Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Ukraine discussed the restoration of relations in Chișinău. The parties are ready for dialogue despite existing diplomatic challenges.
A Moscow court granted the lawsuit of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation against Euroclear for $249 billion. The Belgian depository plans to appeal this decision.