Russia occupies 4 border villages in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast. Russian forces control Novenke, Zhuravka, Veselivka, and Basivka, Governor Oleh Hryhorov said. "Residents of these villages were evacuated long ago, and there is no threat to civilians."
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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KSE survey: Ukrainian teens’ future confidence and emigration plans
Only a third of Ukrainian teens know who they want to be in the future. KSE Institute and Olena Zelenska Foundation did a survey and revealed that 82% of teens are confident in their future. 60% view Ukraine’s future positively; 25% consider emigrating. 1/
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North Korean missiles strike Ukraine; Patriot shortage; drone has AI Telegram control
With more North Korean ballistic missiles striking Ukrainian cities, only dwindling Patriot missiles can realistically stop these threats. Shahed kamikaze drone contained a note revealing a new live video control system using Telegram bots and AI. 3X
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Ukraine aims to produce Patriot missiles; EU project starts 2026, US 650/yr
Ukraine wants to produce its Patriot missiles. But the EU joint project in Germany will start in 2026. U.S. plans to produce 650 missiles per year. Now, Russia holds 500 ballistic missiles. Each one needs two air defense missiles. 2/
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Ukraine needs own air defense missiles as Russia boosts drone production
Ukraine needs its own air defense missiles production. The Economist: Russia is going to scale up its drone capacity – from 300 a month to 500 a day. Intelligence warns that waves of 1,000 Shahed drones in a single attack could soon become reality. 1/
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Russia attacks Ukraine; Trump criticizes; Germany lifts arms limits
Russia launched its third consecutive nightly combined mass attack on Ukraine. Donald Trump criticized Russia for the strikes. Germany’s chancellor announced that Western partners have lifted restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine.
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Poland to create Europe’s largest logistics hub for Ukraine
Poland will create 'Europe's largest' logistics hub to help rebuild Ukraine while earning money from it, according to Donald Tusk, Poland's Prime Minister. The Polish leader emphasized that Poland aims to make significant profits from Ukraine's reconstruction. 'There is nothing wrong with saying that we want to earn money while helping Ukraine,' he stated.
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West lifts Ukraine arms range restrictions; Russia launches drones
West no longer imposing range restrictions on arms for Ukraine, Germany's Merz says; Russia launches record 355 drones at Ukraine; 6 killed, 24 injured over past 24 hours; and more. https://
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Targeted destruction of residential districts in Pokrovsk
Pokrovsk, Donetsk Region
— EMPR.media (@EuromaidanPR) 26 mai 2025
russians continue to purposefully destroy residential areas of the city, turning it into complete ruins –@small10space pic.twitter.com/42XXWqd28ePokrovsk, Donetsk region
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Graham: Sanctions bill on Russia energy hinges on Ukraine peace proposals
The decision on a sanctions bill targeting Russia’s energy trade will hinge on Moscow’s upcoming proposals for ending the war in Ukraine — US Senator Lindsey Graham
