As Ukraine's liberating forces advanced in 2022, employees from museums in occupied Crimea, on instructions of the Russian leadership, removed thousands of historical artifacts from Kherson. The Kyiv Independent has discovered who organized the removal.
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Zelensky rencontre Vance et Rubio à Washington
President Zelenskyy had a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 18 mai 2025
During the meeting, they discussed the Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul, the need for sanctions against Russia, issues of bilateral trade and defense partnerships, the situation… https://t.co/XMPRKNR8sA pic.twitter.com/4zSt7HiWMvPresident Zelenskyy had a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the meeting, they discussed the Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul, the need for sanctions against Russia, issues of bilateral trade and defense partnerships, the situation
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Ukraine’s elite forces vanish from Russian thermal drones in rainy forests
Frontline report: Ukraine’s elite forces vanish from Russia’s thermal drones in rainy, haunting Belgorod forests Thermal eyes can’t see what storms and trees hide. https://
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Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo XIV, thanks for Ukraine-Russia talks offer
Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo XIV for the first time after Vatican inauguration. He thanks the Holy See for offering to host Ukraine-Russia talks, saying Kyiv is ready “for real results.” The Pontiff, he says, is a symbol of hope — and could help end the war. Photo: Zelenskyy
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18-year-old Mikhail joins Ukrainian Army for revenge
Михайло 18 років, військовослужбовець.
— Генеральний штаб ЗСУ (@GeneralStaffUA) 18 mai 2025
Сам родом з Херсону. Долучився до ЗСУ, щоб помститися за вбивство батька.
Долучайся й ти до вмотиваваних!
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🟢 https://t.co/hF13P1HxG2 pic.twitter.com/jZTgxC8nkaMykhailo, 18, is a serviceman in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Originally from Kherson, he joined the Ukrainian Army to avenge his father's murder. Join our ranks too! Visit http://army.gov.ua, http://recruiting.mod.gov.ua or http://lobbyx.army, or check http://lfrecruiting.com.ua/18-24 for more information.
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General Staff forms working group to investigate
By order of the chief of the General Staff, a working group has been set up for a comprehensive study of the circumstances outlined (by the commander), the General Staff wrote in a statement.
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47th Brigade commander reprimanded for stupid objectives
Ukraine's General Staff responds after accusations of 'stupid objectives' from 47th Brigade battalion commander.
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Russian investigation into 2022 Azovstal evacuation
May 18, 2022. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the evacuation operation from the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, surrounded by Russian troops, is ongoing. In turn, the Investigative Committee of Russia announced its intention to interrogate the servicemen evacuated from the plant.
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Anne Applebaum highlights Ukraine’s unique spirit
"There is a really unique spirit and energy here," – Anne Applebaum on Ukraine at #LMF2025
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 18 mai 2025
An American historian and journalist reflects on what makes Ukraine extraordinary: its resilience, creativity, volunteering, lasting institutions despite war, its defence innovations, and… pic.twitter.com/uV6rCwttt1"There is a really unique spirit and energy here," – Anne Applebaum on Ukraine at #LMF2025 An American historian and journalist reflects on what makes Ukraine extraordinary: its resilience, creativity, volunteering, lasting institutions despite war, its defence innovations, and
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Drones eliminate Russian armor (12 words max)
🇺🇦 drones leave no chances for the russian armor.
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 18 mai 2025
Minus T-72 tank and two AFVs.
📹: 38th Marine Brigade pic.twitter.com/H8EZmQhhSYDrones leave no chances for the Russian armor. Minus a T-72 tank and two AFVs. : 38th Marine Brigade