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Friday, May 15
After Putin approval rating hits wartime low, Russia's state pollster revises methodology
Under the new methodology, Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating rose for the first time since December.
Zelensky pays respects to victims of May 14 Russian attack on Kyiv as capital marks day of mourning
A day of mourning was being observed in Kyiv on May 15.
After Russia's Kyiv attack leaves 24 dead, Zelensky instructs military to prepare response
Among the victims killed were three children, including a 12-year-old child, according to the State Emergency Service. Forty-seven people were reported injured as well.
Massive fire erupts at Russia's Ryazan oil refinery as Ukrainian drone blitz hits multiple targets, oblasts
Ukraine's military reportedly launched a large-scale drone attack overnight on May 15, striking Russian military and energy infrastructure in multiple regions of Russia, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Ukraine qualifies for 2026 Eurovision finals
Ukraine has consistently qualified for the Eurovision final since it began participating in 2003 and won in 2004 with Ruslana's "Wild Dances," in 2016 with Jamala's "1944," and in 2022 with Kalush Orchestra's "Stefania."
205 Ukrainian POWs return from Russian captivity in latest exchange
Almost all of the Ukrainian POWs who returned home had been held under Russian captivity for four years.
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The size of Russia's drone component had grown by 28,000 over 2026, Brovdi said in an interview to Ukrainska Pravda published on May 14.
