Vira was 17. Liubava was 12. A Russian missile struck their apartment building in Kyiv’s Kharkivskyi district. Their father was killed on the front in 2023. Only their mother survived.
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Estonia shoots down drone violating airspace for first time
The Estonian Minister of Defence stated that on May 19, air defence forces shot down a drone that violated the country's airspace. "For the first time, we shot down a drone ourselves," announced Hanno Pevkur. There were no casualties.
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Chine a formé secrètement des soldats russes en 2025
China secretly trained approximately 200 Russian military personnel on Chinese soil in late 2025, with some of those soldiers since returning to fight in Ukraine The training was formalized in a dual-language Russian-Chinese agreement
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🔴 "ВОНИ ПРИВІТАЛИСЯ — І ЧЕРЕЗ СЕКУНДИ ДВОХ ВЖЕ НЕ БУЛО" – ФЛОРИСТ 92 ОШБР
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"Флорист" розповідає, як почув мотоцикли на холостих за 70 метрів, як сховався за брустером і дочекався, поки противник підійде впритул — на 7 метрів. Як використав форму мультикам і знання російської,… pic.twitter.com/9nKchTQR7B"THEY GREETED EACH OTHER — AND SECONDS LATER, TWO WERE GONE" – FLORIST, 92ND ASSAULT BRIGADE "Florist" recounts how he heard the motorcycles idling from 70 meters away, how he took cover behind the Brewster and waited until the enemy approached right up close — to 7 meters.
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Civilian deaths in Ukraine reach 10-month high
Civilian casualties in Ukraine reached a 10-month high in April, according to a UN report. Short-range drones killed and injured more Ukrainian civilians in April 2026 than in any other month since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
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Russia piloting Shaheds in real time from its territory
Russia struck a Ukrainian air defense position with online-controlled Shahed drone, defense ministry adviser Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov reported The strike illustrates a growing threat: Russia is piloting Shaheds in real time from its own territory
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Russian commanders’ false Donbas hopes meet Ukrainian strikes
Top Russian commanders reportedly convinced Putin his forces could seize the rest of Donbas by European autumn. In reality, Moscow scratches out meagre territorial gains at a devastating human cost — while Ukraine launches deep strikes on Russian refineries and military
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EU €90 billion loan strategy to raise Russia’s cost for compromise
The €90 billion EU loan package is a significant breakthrough. Europe's strategy: gradually raise the cost to Russia until it is forced to compromise along the current front lines. That strategy is bearing some fruit. 4X
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Russia cuts growth forecast, high rates, drone fears
Putin bet he could outlast the West. Russia just cut its 2026 growth forecast from 1.3% to 0.4%. Interest rates sit at 14.5%. The banking sector struggles with spiralling bad loans. Russia's Victory Day parade was scaled back because of fears of Ukrainian drone strikes — FT. 1/
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Rubio: Russia loses 15-20k soldiers dead monthly; Putin hides in bunkers
Rubio last week: Russia is "losing 15,000–20,000 soldiers a month dead. Not injured — dead." Putin reportedly spends more time in bunkers and has cut down on meetings and appearances due to assassination fears.
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