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U.S. Secretary of State Marko Rubio stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are the strongest in Europe, attributing this to their combat experience and international support during the war with Russia.
Following extensive Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, at least five people, including a 12-year-old girl, have died, according to reports from the BBC.
In Ukraine, some households can apply for a housing subsidy for the summer months. A decision will be made in May on whether these subsidies will be granted until September 30.
Russia has bombarded Ukraine with heavy airstrikes following a ceasefire. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attacks as terrorism.
A Russian airstrike on Kyiv caused significant damage to residential buildings and vehicles, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
Robert "Madyar" Brody proposes a new strategy for Ukrainian drone crews to combat Russian troops.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faces a corruption scandal that threatens his image. His former press secretary has made serious allegations against him.
On Wednesday evening, the Russian Air Force launched a missile attack on Starokostjantyniv in the Khmelnytskyi region, as reported by the BBC. An air alert was triggered across Ukraine when a MiG-31K equipped with hypersonic missiles took off.
Russia has launched a massive drone strike on Ukrainian railway infrastructure, resulting in 23 hits. This occurred as part of a comprehensive offensive involving over 750 unmanned aerial vehicles, according to Kyivpost.
On May 13, Slovakia temporarily closed its border crossing to Ukraine after Russian drones reached Uzhhorod. The closure was ordered for security reasons, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported over 800 drones fired, hitting 20 regions of the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia deployed at least 800 drones against Ukraine on May 13, targeting regions near NATO borders.
The Kremlin stated that Ukraine must pull its troops from the Donbass before peace negotiations can begin.
On May 13, Russian airstrikes hit a residential building in the Rivne region, resulting in three fatalities. According to the region's governor, Oleksandr Kowal, four more people were injured.
Russian Foreign Sergei Lavrov stated in Bucharest that the peace process to end the war in Ukraine is at a standstill. He also commented on the lack of progress in US-Russia relations.
Ukraine is implementing an evidence-based approach in its national education policy to mitigate learning losses caused by the war.
Despite a nominal ceasefire, Russia continues its war against Ukraine. According to Kyivpost, the 71st Brigade successfully repelled an attack on a pipeline near Yablunivka.
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a three-day ceasefire for May 9, aimed at ensuring the upcoming holiday in Moscow.
After a three-day ceasefire, Russia has launched drone strikes on Ukraine, resulting in at least one death.
Ukrainian Defense-Tech startups face significant challenges as key developers can be mobilized at any time without critical status.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reiterated a ceasefire proposal to Russia on Monday following new Russian attacks on Ukraine, according to Deutsche Welle.
After the end of the agreed ceasefire, Russia has resumed its attacks on Ukraine, according to Ukrainian military reports.
Vladimir Putin expressed optimism about a potential end to the Ukraine war during a press conference following an unusually scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow.
On May 11, Russian attacks in the Donetsk and Kherson regions killed three civilians and injured 18 others, including a child, according to Ukrainska Pravda citing regional military administrations.
The EU foreign ministers are debating the possibility of negotiating directly with Putin to end the war in Ukraine, revealing tensions within the Council of Foreign Affairs.
In the past 24 hours, one person has been killed and four others injured in Russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, reported Governor Oleksandr Hantscha on Telegram.
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine overnight, triggering air alerts in Kyiv and several regions. Debris from a downed drone fell on a residential building in the capital.
Yasmin Fahimi was re-elected for a second term as chair of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) at the federal congress in Berlin-Neukölln, receiving 96 percent of the votes. The 58-year-old is determined to tackle the challenges ahead.
On Tuesday, remnants of a hostile drone attack fell on a residential high-rise in Kyiv. Residents managed to extinguish the fire themselves, and there were no injuries reported.
A Ukrainian initiative reports that at least 20,000 Ukrainian children are being held by Russian families and authorities. Their return raises numerous questions.
According to Ukrainska Pravda, Ukrainian forces have killed or injured 1,020 Russian occupiers in the last 24 hours, with total Russian losses since the start of the war reaching 1,343,050.
Russian forces have once again targeted areas in the Kyiv region, damaging residential buildings and educational facilities, according to Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the Kyiv Regional Administration.
An explosion rocked Mykolaiv on the morning of May 12, shortly after a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine ended.
Ukrainian artillerymen from the 13th Brigade of the National Guard are operating under increased drone risk in Kharkiv. Artillery remains a crucial factor for the success of the Ukrainian forces, reports 24tv.
Europol is investigating Russia for the abduction of Ukrainian children. According to Politico Europe, the agency is following up on reports of around 19,500 missing minors.
Former MP Andrij Illenko, who fights in the 'Svoboda' Battalion, warns against a withdrawal from Donbas. He describes the current front situation as stable despite losses in Pokrovsk.
Vladimir Putin has warned Armenia that supporting EU membership could lead to a 'Ukrainian scenario'.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv during a Russian drone attack after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of incoming UAVs. Authorities urged residents to stay in shelters.
The Russian army launched drone attacks on Ukraine on the night of May 12, shortly after the end of a 'ceasefire' initiated by Vladimir Putin, according to 24tv.
American analyst Paul Goble explains that Putin's claim that the war in Ukraine could soon end is a political strategy. Goble argues that Putin aims to calm the Russian public and confuse the West.