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South China Morning Post36 Nations Support Creation of Special Tribunal for Russia's Ukraine Invasion
Thirty-four Council of Europe member states, Australia, Costa Rica and the EU have expressed intent to join a future special tribunal aimed at holding Russia accountable for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Council of Ministers approved a resolution laying groundwork for the cou…
Al JazeeraFinland Ends Drone Alert After Scrambling Fighter Jets Over Helsinki
Finnish authorities stood down defence forces on May 15, 2026 after an alarm over suspected drone activity in airspace near Helsinki. Fighter jets were scrambled, the capital’s airport was closed for three hours, and residents in the Uusimaa region were told to stay indoors. Offi…
South China Morning PostFinland Issues Precautionary Drone Alert Near Helsinki After Ukrainian Drones Stray Into Airspace
Finnish authorities warned of a possible drone entering airspace south of the capital early Friday, disrupting flights at Helsinki-Vantaa airport and ordering 1.8 million residents indoors. The alert, prompted by overnight Ukrainian strikes, targeted an area near Neste Oyj’s oil…
EuronewsRussia's Prison Population Drops 40% to 282,000 Since 2021
The head of Russia's penitentiary service said the convict population has dropped by more than 180,000 over five years, partly because of army recruitment of prisoners to fight in Ukraine. Arkady Gostev cited increased use of suspended sentences as another factor. Prison workshop…
The Washington PostLatvian Prime Minister Resigns After Coalition Loses Majority
Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned on May 14, 2026, after her left-leaning coalition partner withdrew support following the sacking of the defense minister over two suspected Ukrainian drones that entered Latvian territory on May 7. One drone crashed at a fuel storage facility…
rte.ieTrump's Three-Day Ukraine Ceasefire Ends as Both Sides Report Fresh Drone Attacks and Strikes
Russian strikes killed at least four people in Ukraine and damaged energy facilities and apartment buildings after a three-day ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump ended on May 11, 2026. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated there were no specifics on ending the conflic…
bbc.co.ukScottish Man Sentenced to 8.5 Years in Ukraine After Admitting to Passing Military Information to Russia
Ross David Cutmore, from Dunfermline in Fife, was sentenced on 30 April at the Kyiv District Court in Odesa after admitting he passed information on Ukrainian forces to Russia's FSB. He received $6,000 for one task and was detained in October last year while planning terrorist at…
Al JazeeraFood Supply Shortages Reported Among Ukrainian and Russian Soldiers on Front Lines
Photos and accounts of emaciated soldiers emerged in late April describing up to 17 days without food deliveries and months without rotation on the eastern front. Ukrainian and Russian forces have both faced difficulties supplying isolated positions as drone use has made traditio…
Japan TimesJapan Weighs Limited Official Trip to Russia to Protect Remaining Corporate Assets
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said officials are arranging a trip to maintain communications with Moscow and protect Japanese companies still operating there. The move follows a Kyodo report on the potential dispatch of a delegation, which the ministry denied. Japan…
abcnews.go.comU.S. Actions Under Trump Challenge Russia's Approach to Global Institutions
A Foreign Affairs article by Hanna Notte states that Russian President Vladimir Putin has long sought to revise international rules while relying on institutions like the UN Security Council for leverage. The piece reports that President Trump's approach of withdrawing from UN ag…
BBC NewsRussia Holds Annual Victory Day Parade on Red Square
This year's Victory Day events in Moscow featured no tanks, rocket launchers or intercontinental ballistic missiles, a departure from previous years. Officials cited security concerns over possible Ukrainian drone attacks as the reason for the pared-down military display. The par…
abcnews.go.comU.S. Actions Under Trump Challenge Russia's Approach to International Rules
An article in Foreign Affairs argues that Russia's strategy of defying international norms while expecting the United States to adhere to them has been undermined as the U.S. adopts a similar approach. The piece states that President Trump has withdrawn from multiple UN agencies,…
dnaindia.comTrump Foreign Policy Approach May Limit Russia's Global Power Projection
An article in Foreign Affairs magazine states that President Trump's approach to international institutions and use of military force against Iran and Venezuela could erode Russia's ability to project power. Russia has long sought to revise the international order while relying o…
nationalpost.comWestern Officials Report Increase in Russian Plots to Kill Opponents in Europe
Three Western intelligence officials told The Associated Press that Russia has increased targeted killing operations in Europe since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The officials said the operations now target Russian activists and supporters of Ukraine in addition to military defe…
The Japan TimesZelenskyy Renews Calls for More Air-Defense Systems During Armenia Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed Western allies at a summit in Yerevan to accelerate shipments of air-defense systems and interceptor missiles. The request, which came during talks with European leaders and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, reflects growing urgenc…
tass.comRussia Reduces Victory Day Parade, Imposes Internet Restrictions
Russia has decided to limit its annual Victory Day parade to aircraft only this year, citing security concerns amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Restrictions on encrypted apps and cell phone internet have also been introduced, affecting daily life and business. These measures refl…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRussia to Hold May Parade Without Heavy Military Equipment
Russia plans to conduct its annual May parade commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany without heavy military equipment. The decision comes amid ongoing effects from the war in Ukraine on the country's armed forces. The parade is scheduled for May, according to reports.
upi.comKim Jong Un Inaugurates Memorial Museum for North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine Conflict
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly confirmed a policy requiring soldiers to kill themselves to avoid capture while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine. He made the statement during the inauguration of a memorial museum in Pyongyang dedicated to fallen North Korean troo…
U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency / Wikimedia (Public domain)Iran Supplies Drones to Russia Amid Assistance on Nuclear Infrastructure
Iran has provided Russia with drones intended for use in the ongoing war in Ukraine. In return, Russia is assisting with the expansion of Iran's nuclear infrastructure. This exchange was reported by South China Morning Post.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewChernobyl Anniversary Highlights Nuclear Risks in Ukraine War
The 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster highlighted ongoing risks from Russia's war in Ukraine, with strikes killing at least 16 people and warnings about potential attacks on nuclear sites. Amid broader energy disruptions from conflicts including the US-Israel war…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDrone and Unmanned Vehicle Assist in Rescuing Elderly Woman in Ukraine Conflict Zone
Ukrainian forces spotted an elderly woman fleeing the war via drone and deployed an unmanned ground vehicle for her rescue. The operation highlighted a non-lethal use of drone technology in the conflict. The rescue took place in Ukraine amid ongoing hostilities.
winnipegfreepress.comSlavutych Residents Mark 40th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster with Vigil
People gathered in Slavutych's central square early on April 26, 2026, to mark 40 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster with candles and symbols honoring victims and liquidators. The event proceeded despite wartime curfews in Ukraine. Attendees shared personal stories linkin…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRussia Sends Delegation to North Korea for Opening of Museum Honoring Troops Killed in Ukraine War
A Russian delegation led by Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin arrived in Pyongyang to attend the opening of a museum honoring North Korean soldiers killed in the Ukraine war. Talks focused on expanding parliamentary cooperation and implementing leader agreements. The visit coincide…
news.sky.comDrone Used to Evacuate Stray Cat and Dog from Ukrainian Front Lines
Soldiers from Ukraine’s 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade used a drone to rescue a cat named Barsik and a dog named Zagybluk from the battlefield earlier this month. The animals, companions to the troops for two years, were flown about 10 kilometers to safety. Broader efforts by g…
nknews.orgRussian Parliament Speaker Volodin Attends North Korean Memorial for Troops in Ukraine War
Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia's lower house, arrived in North Korea on April 25, 2026, to attend a memorial museum opening honoring North Korean soldiers killed in the Ukraine war. The visit includes meetings with North Korean parliament colleagues. It follows North Korea…
ukdefencejournal.org.ukRAF Typhoon Jets Engage and Destroy Russian Drones in Ukrainian Airspace for First Time
Eurofighter Typhoons operated by the British Royal Air Force have engaged and downed Russian one-way attack drones over Ukraine. This marks the first such incident since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. The development was reported by @sentdefender.
ecns.cnChernobyl 40th Anniversary Marked by Survivor Reflections, Ukraine Conflict Near Nuclear Sites
Survivors of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster recounted their experiences on its 40th anniversary. They expressed fears over ongoing war in Ukraine, where Russian forces operate near Chernobyl and Zaporizhzhia plants. Thousands suffered health impacts from the explosion that e…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRussian Director Compares US Campus Speech Limits to Russian Censorship
Aleksandr Molochnikov, a Russian theater director exiled for supporting Ukraine, described free speech restrictions at Columbia University as similar to those under Russia's regime. He fled to New York in 2022 after being fired for anti-war posts.
tass.comDrone Attack Sparks Fire at Tuapse Oil Facilities, Leading to Polluted Rain
Polluted rain has fallen on the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse as authorities work to extinguish a fire at local oil facilities. The blaze followed a drone attack on the facilities. The events underscore environmental impacts linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
thehindu.comDutch Intelligence Estimates Over 1.2 Million Russian Troops Killed in Ukraine War
Dutch intelligence has estimated that more than 1.2 million Russian troops have been killed in the Ukraine war. The same estimates indicate over 500,000 losses for Kyiv. These figures were reported amid the ongoing conflict.
АрміяInform / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Ukrainian Forces Capture Russian Position Using Only Drones and Robots, Zelensky Announces
Ukrainian forces captured a Russian position entirely through unmanned platforms for the first time in the ongoing war, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. He highlighted the role of autonomous systems in over 22,000 frontline missions in the last three months. The develop…