In 2026, we plan to do more — more reporting from the front line, more in-depth investigations, and a bigger team. At a time when many international newsrooms are reducing coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine, we’re choosing to go in the opposite direction. But this is only

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Russian lawmaker raises alarm about economy, calls for end to war in Ukraine. Renat Suleimanov, a State Duma deputy from the Communist Party (KPRF), said in an interview with Russian outlet Kontinent Sibir that Russia needs the "swiftest possible end" to what Moscow calls its

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❗️The threat from Belarus is real. The Russian General Staff is now actively calculating and planning offensive operations from the north. This means the front will expand even further, – Syrskyi. pic.twitter.com/KcXMURkYDh

— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 19 mai 2026

The threat from Belarus is real. The Russian General Staff is now actively calculating and planning offensive operations from the north. This means the front will expand even further, – Syrskyi.

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This month has seen shifts in dynamics in Ukraine’s favor. In May, Ukraine’s Defense Forces are more frequently holding positions and striking the occupiers, Zelenskyy said. Zelenskyy also announced plans to increase the supply of drones, ground drones, and funding.

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Трамп заперечив "слова" Сі Цзіньпіна про те, що Путін "пошкодує" про вторгнення в Україну https://t.co/Rsf0ctWHDQ pic.twitter.com/wgnCZFwtTn

— Цензор.НЕТ ✍️ (@censor_net) 19 mai 2026

Trump denied Xi Jinping's "words" that Putin will "regret" the invasion of Ukraine http://
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Merz: Europe needs sovereignty, competitiveness and defense.

EU money must go toward the priorities that make Europe stronger — because supporting Ukraine and facing today’s security threats require real European capacity. 4X pic.twitter.com/L96iWsFzxN

— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 19 mai 2026

Merz: Europe needs sovereignty, competitiveness and defense. EU money must go toward the priorities that make Europe stronger — because supporting Ukraine and facing today’s security threats require real European capacity. 4X

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Merz: Europe will keep increasing pressure on Moscow. Russia must understand that it has to negotiate.

Europe is ready to come to the negotiating table with Ukraine, Russia and the United States. 2/ pic.twitter.com/4Jp5ffmprl

— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 19 mai 2026

Merz: Europe will keep increasing pressure on Moscow. Russia must understand that it has to negotiate. Europe is ready to come to the negotiating table with Ukraine, Russia and the United States. 2/

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Merz: With Europe facing enormous security challenges, close coordination has never been more important.

Europe will not let up in its efforts for a durable and just peace in Ukraine — and Kyiv can rely on Europe’s consistent support. 1/ pic.twitter.com/TyWyVpdJrH

— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 19 mai 2026

Merz: With Europe facing enormous security challenges, close coordination has never been more important. Europe will not let up in its efforts for a durable and just peace in Ukraine — and Kyiv can rely on Europe’s consistent support. 1/

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