The Kyiv Independent’s deputy chief editor, Oleksiy Sorokin, sits down with British historian Niall Ferguson on the sidelines of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) conference to discuss the geopolitical realities shaping Russia’s war against Ukraine. From the emerging axis of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea to Europe’s political and financial constraints, Ferguson explains the stakes of what he calls a new Cold War — and why Ukraine’s fate now depends on Europe stepping up.
While Russia lost 67 soldiers per square kilometer of advance in October, that figure rose to 165 in January, 244 in February, 254 in March, and 179 in April, according to Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
The operation destroyed a Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system, valued at an estimated $15 million to $20 million.
Local residents reported that an oil refining unit at Rosneft's Syzran plant was struck in the Ukrainian attack.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Ukraine plans to increase production of the missiles "tenfold" and build additional stockpiles for the fall and winter seasons.
"The enlargement process takes much too long" and "understandably, this creates frustration," said the German chancellor.
"We will not allow Ukrainian or any other imported product to endanger the livelihood of Hungarian farmers and the supply of healthy food to the Hungarian people," said the country's agriculture minister.
Residents in affected areas were urged to remain indoors and seek shelter.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called it "unacceptable and incompatible with respect for human dignity, human rights, and international law."
Belarus's Defense Ministry released videos on May 21 showing what it said were heavy equipment allegedly carrying nuclear warheads through a forest, ballistic missile submarines heading to sea training areas, and personnel mounting missiles on aircraft launchers.
A Russian Geran long-range drone struck the Semenivka community on May 20, hitting a farm bus and killing one man while injuring two others.
The number includes 910 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
The Kirishi oil refinery, one of Russia's largest, has been shut down since May 5, unnamed sources said.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 20, reaffirming London’s continued support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing war.
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