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Enemy ships in Black, Azov, and Mediterranean Seas
As of 06:00 on 05/23/2025: No enemy ships are present in the Black Sea;
No enemy ships are present in the Sea of Azov;
In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 enemy ships, including 1 armed with Kalibr cruise missiles capable of launching up to 8 missiles in a single salvo. -
Russia’s 17 airstrikes, 200 artillery attacks fail to dislodge Ukraine in Kursk
Russia carried out 17 airstrikes and around 200 artillery attacks on Ukrainian positions in Kursk Oblast Moscow troops are pushing hard but have been unable to dislodge Ukrainian defenders, said military expert Valerii Riabykh https://
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Russia closes Moscow airports after drone strikes
Russian authorities have been forced to shut down airports in Moscow amid a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes overnight, Russian officials and state media reported on May 23.
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Ballroom dancer turns elite soldier advocating veteran support
Serhii Nazarenko, a professional ballroom dancer, transitioned from dance floor to Ukrainian elite special forces Beyond battlefield, he advocates for veteran support, recently visiting the US with the Recovery Foundation to promote these initiatives https://
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Ukrainian sniper kills Russian APC driver at 1700m with .50 BMG
A Ukrainian sniper executed disabled Russian APC from distance of 1,700 meters with .50 BMG rifle After the shot, the vehicle stopped movement, with intercepted Russian radio communications revealing panic: "The driver's head is gone — shock." https://
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/22/pan
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Putin bets Ukraine runs out of money; $300B war chest ends bet
Putin is betting Ukraine runs out of money. A $300B war chest ends that bet. It strengthens Ukraine’s hand at the table. 15/
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Confiscated CBR reserves are reversible countermeasures under law
KSE Institute: Confiscated CBR reserves are legally reversible countermeasures under international law. They remain a valid chip in any peace deal. 14/
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G7’s $108B illiquid FDI in Russia cannot fund war quickly
KSE Institute: $108B of G7 FDI in Russia is illiquid—factories, real estate. The Kremlin can’t quickly cash it out to fund war. 13/
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KSE Institute: Not seizing funds sets worse precedent for aggressors
KSE Institute: Not seizing funds sets a worse precedent—it tells aggressors they can wage war and keep their assets safe abroad. 11/