Putin holds a strong but risky hand. Ukraine bets that if Putin draws one more card, he might bust. 4/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Senior Ukrainian official compares situation to geopolitical blackjack game
Senior Ukrainian official: the situation as a geopolitical blackjack game between Zelensky and Putin, with Trump dealing the cards. 3/
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European diplomat says Putin deceives Trump on Ukraine peace
European diplomat: Putin does just enough to convince Trump he seeks peace in Ukraine, yet does everything possible to undermine it. Trump bought it. 2/
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Putin rejects US 22-point peace plan; Witkoff postpones meeting
FT: Putin rejected the U.S. 22-point peace plan for Ukraine and refuses to discuss it further. Witkoff postponed his previously scheduled meeting with Putin. 1/
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Ukraine’s Future Through Children’s Eyes
Instead of a thousand words.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 17 mai 2025
Little Ukrainian boys and girls – the future of Ukraine, who will carry the memory of our Defenders.
📹: kindergarten.kalinonka/TikTok pic.twitter.com/WciN1DQYMuInstead of a thousand words. Little Ukrainian boys and girls – the future of Ukraine, who will carry the memory of our Defenders.
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Summer offensive traps enemy but changes nothing
The summer offensive will fundamentally change nothing: The Armed Forces of Ukraine have trapped the enemy
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Merkel: No discussion on international contingent
Merkel: No discussion on deploying an international contingent to Ukraine; the main goal is to cease fire
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Russia-Ukraine war updates as of May 16, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 16, 2025 https://
ukrainefrontlines.com/news/conflict-
zone/russia-ukraine-war-updates-as-of-may-16-2025/?swcfpc=1
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Combat ‘Magura’ battalion commander resigns
Combat commander Shyrshyn of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade 'Magura' submitted a resignation letter citing 'stupid tasks' assigned by command.
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Putin Prepares Summer Offensive, Ukraine Talks Postponed to October
Russia to Resume Talks with Ukraine Only in October – Putin Plans Summer Offensive, — DW According to the Russians, a 30-day ceasefire would allow Ukraine to rearm, produce numerous drones, and build