Russia launches large-scale missile attack on Ukraine, damaging energy infrastructure
Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on June 1, damaging energy infrastructure in various regions across the country.
Dmytro Basmat
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Rivne Oblast council deputy head charged with bribery, abuse of power
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), alongside the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), charged the deputy head of the Rivne Oblast council over allegedly accepting a bribe worth nearly six hundred thousand hryvnias ($14,800), the agencies' join statement announced on May 31.
Russia attacks 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 131 times in 24 separate attacks throughout the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on May 31.
EU imposes sanctions on Iranian individuals, entities involved in transfer of drones to Russia
The European Council adopted new sanctions on May 31 targeting six individual and three entities from Iran who are involved in the transfer of drones to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
Ukraine to receive $2.2 billion from IMF's Extended Fund Facility
Ukraine is set to receive $2.2 billion from the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF), Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on social media on May 31.
Gas pipeline damaged in missile attack on occupied Luhansk
An overnight missile attack on occupied Luhansk Oblast has damaged a gas pipeline in Pervomaisk, occupation authorities reported on May 30.
Oil depot fire, casualties reported in Russia's Krasnodar Krai following drone strike
A fire broke out at Port Kavkaz in Russia's Krasnador Krai overnight following a drone strike in the early hours of May 31, the Telegram channel Crimean Wind reporte
Reuters: Stoltenberg seeks 40 billion euros in annual military aid for Ukraine, NATO source says
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will ask NATO allies to provide a minimum of 40 billion euros ($43.3 billion) in annual military funding for Ukraine, a source within NATO told Reuters on May 30.
Updated: Russian missile attacks on Kharkiv kill 6, injure 25
Russian missile attacks on the Novobavarsky neighborhood of Kharkiv killed six people and injured 25 others, the State Emergency Service said on May 31.
Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 counts in hush money trial
Former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 felony counts in the New York hush money trial on May 30.
Mediazona confirms identities of nearly 54,200 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Through open-source research, Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet, together with BBC Russia, confirmed the names of 54,185 Russian soldiers who had been killed since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Reuters: Indian refinery to purchase Russian oil in rubles
The operator of the world's largest oil refining complex, India's Reliance Industries, has reached a one-year agreement with Russia's state-controlled oil company Rosneft to purchase oil in rubles, Reuters reported on May 28.
Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 81 times in 23 separate attacks throughout the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on May 28.
Updated: Attack on occupied Crimea damages communications equipment, casualties reported, partisans claim
An attack on Russian communications hub in the city of Alushta in occupied Crimea has caused "significant damage to equipment," with numerous casualties reported, the partisan group Atesh claimed on May 24.
Zelensky: Norway concludes talks on security agreement text, confirms participation in global peace summit
Ukraine and Norway finalized negotiations on the text of a bilateral security agreement, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 23 after a call with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, who also confirmed the country's participation in the upcoming global peace summit for Ukraine.
Russia attacks 8 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 108 times in 25 separate attacks throughout the day, firing at 8 communities along the border, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on May 23.
Media: Explosions reported across occupied Crimea
Explosions were reported in Sevastopol, Yevpatoriia, and Alushta in occupied Crimea during the late hours of May 23, according to Suspilne Crimea.
Media: Italian defense minister reportedly hospitalized
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto was reportedly hospitalized on May 21 after falling ill during a meeting of the Italian Supreme Defense Council, multiple Italian media outlets reported.
Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast damage energy infrastructure, injure 1 person
Russian forces attacked 11 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring one person, and causing damage to energy infrastructure, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Russia begins exercises simulating use of tactical nuclear weapons
The first stage of the drills will begin with the "combat use" of Iskander and Kinzhal ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads, equipping their launch, and "covertly advancing to the designated position in preparation for missile launches."
Reuters: France to deliver additional air defense missiles, military aid shortly
France will deliver an unspecified number of air defense missiles, as well as additional military aid, over the coming days and weeks, Reuters reported on May 14.
Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast injure 1 person
Russian forces attacked 13 communities in Sumy Oblast on May 14, injuring one person, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
White House: If 'foreign agents' bill passes, US will be compelled to 'reassess' relationship with Georgia
If Tbilisi's proposed foreign agents bill is ultimately approved by Georgia's parliament, the U.S. would be compelled "to fundamentally reassess" its relationship with Georgia, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on May 14.
Lithuanian presidential election to go to runoff, incumbent president ahead
Lithuania's presidential election is set to go to a runoff later this month as no candidate gained a majority of the votes on May 12, in a race that has heavily focused on the country's role as a NATO neighbor of Russia.
1 killed, 2 injured in Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked nine communities in Sumy Oblast on May 12, killing one person and injuring two others, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
South Korean intelligence: North Korea suspected of supplying Russia with weapons made in 1970s
South Korea's intelligence service is conducting a review into suspicions that North Korea has provided Russia with artillery shells and other weaponry made in the 1970s, the country's National Intelligence Service (NIS) said on May 12.
General Staff: Battle for Vovchansk ongoing, Russia achieving 'tactical success'
Fighting is ongoing for Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, as Ukrainian troops are attempting to fend off Russia's attempt to capture the city, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on May 13.
Russian attack on Kharkiv injures 1
A Russian attack on the city of Kharkiv damaged homes in a residential area and caused a fire to break out, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on Telegram. As a result of the attack, one person was injured.
SBU arrests Kharkiv man accused of spying on Ukrainian positions
A 45-year-old man from Kharkiv was detained by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) on May 9 for allegedly tracking Ukrainian firing position, and providing coordinates to Russian intelligence officers.
Russian forces attack Sumy Oblast 302 times in one day
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 302 times in 60 separate attacks throughout the day on May 9, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Zelensky: Ukraine expects EU accession negotiations to begin in June
Ukraine expects to begin accession negotiation to join the European Union in June, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 9.
Updated: Russia launches large-scale attack against Ukraine, hitting energy infrastructure
Russian forces launched a large-scale attack against Ukrainian cities overnight on May 8.
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