Russia intensified the recruitment of mercenaries from Central Africa for the war against Ukraine, according to Ukraine’s intelligence agency. Fighters are lured with a starting bonus of $2,000 for signing a contract and a monthly salary of $2,200. https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/05/28/ukrainian-intelligence-says-moscow-recruits-mercenaries-from-central-africa-for-war-against-ukraine/
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Putin threatened Western countries with serious consequences
Putin warned Western countries of serious consequences if Ukraine is allowed to strike Russian territory
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Ukreximbank et infrastructures civiles ciblées en Ukraine
In this week's edition: Ukreximbank appoints three new top executives; Ukrzaliznytsia's civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv Oblast was shelled by Russians; and more.
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Russia intensifies attacks, Ukraine bolsters defenses
For many reasons, all of which are explained in the thread: Russia is attacking more and on many more fronts than before, Ukraine has more shells and FPV drones, Ukraine has more glide bombs, and Ukraine has more fortifications.
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Macron has no justification to block Ukraine
Macron is absolutely. There is no moral or strategic justification for preventing Ukraine from defending itself. https://t.co/qgRmxWKTeU
— Jimmy Rushton (@JimmySecUK) 28 mai 2024Macron is absolutely wrong. There is no moral or strategic justification for preventing Ukraine from defending itself.
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Russians hit Toretsk residential block with aerial bombs, killing 2, injuring 3

On 28 May, Russians attacked a residential block in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, with three aerial bombs. The strike killed 2 and injured 3 civilians. The final number of dead is being established. : Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office
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Russia in Decline: Multiple Attacks in Ukraine
Time is running out for Russia, and it is acutely aware of this. Russia is currently initiating attacks from various directions, with a major emphasis on the east. The operation in the north of Kharkiv is aimed at prompting Ukraine to relocate its troops to that area.
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Russia’s growing infantry reliance near Kharkiv
Russia's increasing reliance on infantry in its recent attacks, particularly those north of Kharkiv, may be attributed to the challenges in advancing with armored vehicles due to mining and drones. This also leads to higher Russian casualties.
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Deployment of F-16s and allied defense systems raises costs for Moscow
The deployment of F-16 jets and additional air defense systems will also compel Russia to exercise greater caution with its air support, rendering Russian ground offensives more hazardous and expensive.
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Ukraine integrates GBU-39 SDB bombs on Mig-29 jets
4/11 Ukraine has recently successfully integrated GBU-39 SDB glide bombs onto its Mig29 jets, enabling them to deploy a large number of gliding bombs to the front. These bombs are cost-effective and available in significant quantities.

