Reuters: Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse refinery causes emergency shutdown
A source told Reuters that drones had struck the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) unit at the refinery but that the crude distillation unit (CDU) was not damaged.
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Zelensky: Slovenia confirms participation in Ukraine's peace summit, will soon sign bilateral security agreement
Some 160 national delegations were invited to the peace summit, and at least 50 countries have confirmed their participation.
UK announces new sanctions targeting Russia's 'arms for oil' trade with North Korea
The new sanctions will target three companies and one individual from North Korea and Russia and follow similar measures implemented by the U.S. the day before.
Slovak PM Fico undergoes 2nd surgery, still in serious condition following assassination attempt
The Dennik N media outlet reported that none of the doctors personally attending to Fico have spoken publicly.
Washington Post: Ukrainian troops' Starlink connection suffered systemic failure amid Russian offensive
The drone feeds that soldiers relied on to keep track of Russian movements "completely disappeared," a Ukrainian soldier told the Washington Post.
At least 5 injured in missile attack on Odesa
The extent of the damage is currently unknown, Suspilne wrote.
Reuters: G7 will support using frozen Russian assets revenue to fund Ukraine
The G7 finance ministers are set to meet on May 24, where they will work out the details to come to a final decision before a summit in Italy in June.
NATO top commander says Russia has insufficient numbers for breakthrough in Kharkiv Oblast
Echoing comments from President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said earlier in the day that the situation in Kharkiv Oblast was "difficult" but "under control," General Christopher Cavoli expressed confidence that Ukraine would be able to withstand the assault.
WSJ: Russia tested space-based anti-satellite weapon with potential nuclear capabilities in 2022
The officials said that Russia had launched a satellite into space in February 2022 to test components for a potential anti-satellite weapon that would carry a nuclear device. However, the satellite that was launched doesn’t carry a nuclear weapon, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Russia adds more politicians from Baltics, Poland to its list of wanted persons
President Volodymyr Zelensky was also added to the list earlier in May, but the entry was subsequently taken down.
Denmark announces more than $815 million in new military assistance for Ukraine
"With today's donation, we meet Ukraine's urgent need for more air defense, artillery, and ammunition," said Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen.
State Border Guard clarifies new border requirements for draft-age men
According to State Border Guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko, some categories of men who are allowed to leave the country will still be required under the new laws to show that they have registered at military conscription offices when crossing the border.
Zelensky: Ukraine can prevent occupation of Kharkiv with 2 Patriot systems
When asked if the U.S. is to blame for what is happening in Kharkiv Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, "It is the world's fault."
Shares in Georgia's largest banks plummet after US threatens sanctions against top Georgian officials
London-listed shares in the two banks, TBC and Bank of Georgia, plummeted to their lowest single-day declines since the spring of 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Medvechuk's yacht officially transferred to Ukrainian state
The Royal Romance, a 92-meter (300-foot) luxury yacht worth an estimated 200 million euros ($218 million), was seized by Croatian authorities in March 2022.
Media: EU ambassadors agree on 'broadcast ban' of key Russian propaganda outlets
The move would reportedly impact Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Voice of Europe, RIA Novosti, and Izvestiya, said RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak.
Estonian parliament passes bill allowing use of frozen Russian assets for war reparations for Ukraine
"We're one step closer to setting a historic precedent in Europe," said Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.
European Commission predicts Russia's GDP growth in 2024 to reach almost 3%
The forecast was still lower than the one reported by Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov in April, who claimed that the country's GDP would grow by 3.6% in 2024.
Slovak PM Fico critically injured in shooting
A 71-year-old man is reportedly suspected of carrying out what Slovak media refers to as an "assassination attempt" and has been detained.
Putin signs decree officially appointing Belousov as new Russian defense minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on May 12 that Andrei Belousov, a former aide and Russia's economy minister from 2012-2013, should replace Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a surprise reshuffle of Russia's security and defense apparatus.
Blinken sings, plays guitar with local band in Kyiv
Videos circulated on Instagram showed U.S. Secretary Antony Blinken singing and playing guitar along with other musicians onstage.
Two volunteers in Vovchansk reported as missing, allegedly shot by Russian troops
Serhii Bolvinov, the head of the investigative department of the regional police, wrote on Facebook that preliminary information indicates that the two could have been shot by the Russian military.
Blinken emphasizes long-term US security commitment to Ukraine in visit to Kyiv
"If Russia or anyone else were to attack Ukraine, we will work with Ukraine immediately at the highest levels to coordinate how to help you beat back the threat," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Poll: 50% of Ukrainians in Poland, Germany, Czechia, say they are 'less likely to return' to Ukraine
The poll found that 66% of respondents said they were "completely" or "rather satisfied" with their lives in the countries.
'We will never force Ukraine to accept peace treaty,' says UK defense secretary
The comments follow reporting by the Sunday Times that U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron had allegedly personally pitched a peace plan to presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Kuleba says narrative that 'Ukraine rejected peace deal' is 'lie promoted by Russia'
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Russia is intent on pushing this unsubstantiated narrative because it wants to "shift the blame for the war...to Ukraine."
Georgian parliament passes 'foreign agents' bill in final reading
Georgia's parliament on May 14 passed the controversial "foreign agents" bill in its third and final reading.
Explainer: What's behind ongoing protests in Georgia?
For the past few weeks, thousands of protesters have gathered every night in front of the Georgian parliament in opposition to the controversial foreign agents law that the ruling Georgian Dream party is attempting to pass. The final vote is set to take place on May 14. The law would
Russia approves bill to ban 'undesirable' foreign state-funded organizations
Organizations belonging to the list are banned from operating in Russia, and it is illegal for individuals or other media outlets to share their content.
Estonian official says Tallinn ‘seriously’ discussing sending troops to Ukraine for non-combat roles
The comments came after the head of Estonia's Armed Forces, General Martin Herem, said earlier in May that there had been talks about the possibility of sending Estonian soldiers to western Ukraine.
Zelensky dismisses Foreign Intelligence Service’s first deputy head
There was no reason given for Andrii Alieksieenko's dismissal. He was replaced by Oleh Luhovskyi in a subsequent decree.
Georgian police arrest 2 US citizens at Tbilisi protests
The ministry said that individuals arrested "ignored the legal request of the police" and "violated public order, resisted, and insulted law enforcement officers."
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