Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French leaders
The Ukranian president spent the weekend having talks in Rome, Berlin and Paris, and also met with the Pope in the Vatican.
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Russian State Duma confirms information on Lukashenko’s illness
Konstantin Zatulin, First Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Affairs, said that the self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko is sick, but he does not have Covid.
Head of Russia's crime agency suggests nationalising key parts of economy
The head of Russia's federal crime agency on Saturday suggested that key sectors of the economy should be returned to state ownership to support Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Rocket fire breaks fragile Gaza truce less than 24 hours after it began
Israel confirmed that one rocket was fired from Gaza on Sunday afternoon, less than 24 hours following an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire.
Mayors of Istanbul and Ankara cry foul over reporting of Turkey’s election results
Tensions are running high after the state news agency reported a strong early lead for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Cuba's LGBTQ community celebrates same-sex marriage with pride conga: Chanting "socialism yes, homophobia no"
Polls close in Turkey's fiercely fought elections that could unseat Erdogan
Ukrainian president says counteroffensive does not aim to attack Russian territory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's planned counteroffensive is designed to liberate areas occupied by Russia, not to attack Russian territory. Speaking at a news conference Sunday with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s goal is to free the territories within its internationally recognized borders. Zelenskyy was welcomed with military honors by Scholz on his first visit to Germany since Russia invaded Ukraine. Zelenskyy is holding talks with German leaders about further arms deliveries to help his country fend off the Russian invasion and rebuild what’s been destroyed by more than a year of devastating conflict. Scholz told Zelenskyy that Germany will support Ukraine “for as long as necessary.”
The Russian Federation transferred nuclear bombers to the border with NATO, - The Barents Observer.
Packed to capacity: All aprons along the runway at Olenya Air Base are now occupied by Russia’s largest and heaviest combat aircraft, a satellite image from this week reveal.
No talk of peace without withdrawal of Russian troops – Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the withdrawal of Russian troops is a prerequisite for peace in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy suggested invading Russian villages and blowing up oil pipeline
According to secret US intelligence documents, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested occupying Russian villages to gain leverage over Moscow, as well as blowing up the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Two Russian colonels eliminated in Bakhmut during the past day
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the death of two of its colonels in a day on 13-14 May in the Bakhmut region.
Lukashenko does not appear at Belarusian National Flag Day celebration
Self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko did not appear at the celebration of the Day of the State Flag, State Emblem and National Anthem of Belarus on 14 May following the news of his deteriorating health.
Germany announces nearly $3 billion military aid package for Ukraine
The announcement came on the eve of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first visit to Germany since Russia invaded his country last year.
Kılıçdaroğlu says won't be intimidated by pro-Erdoğan 'paramilitary groups'
Zelensky signals long anticipated Ukraine counteroffensive will begin soon
Russian air force suffers worst losses since start of war
The Russian air force suffered its worst day of losses in 14 months on Saturday after two fighter jets and two helicopters crashed in mysterious circumstances.
Russian missiles strike home town of Ukraine’s Eurovision entry during contest: University town of Ternopil, home of Tvorchi, targeted by missiles with two people injured
University town of Ternopil, home of Tvorchi, targeted by missiles with two people injured
Reports of 4 Russian military aircraft downed near Ukraine border
Russian ‘raiding party’ consisting of Su-34 fighter-bomber, Su-35 fighter, and two Mi-8 helicopters reported shot down.
China and Russia are increasing their military collaboration, Japan's foreign minister warns
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has expressed concern about Russian and Chinese military cooperation in Asia, saying the security situation in Europe could not be separated from that in the Indo-Pacific region since Moscow’s full-scale inva...