World
US
Cost of US Conflict With Iran Nears $29 Billion, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon said the cost of the US conflict with Iran has climbed to nearly $29 billion, drawing scrutiny from lawmakers.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Pipeline to Mayhem, Naval Nastiness, Bombs for Vipers
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine
UFO Sighting, Yermak’s Detention, and Accusations From Zelensky’s Ex-Spokesperson – Ukraine Latest, May 12
Post-ceasefire updates, Kremlin’s comments on Putin’s war-ending remarks, and unraveling corruption probe implicating top Ukrainian officials – updates from Ukraine and beyond
May 12, 2026
Russia
Russian Ship Carrying Suspected Nuclear Reactor Parts Sinks Near Spain After Explosions
A Russian cargo vessel allegedly transporting submarine-style nuclear reactor components possibly intended for North Korea sank in the Mediterranean after a series of unexplained explosions.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine
Senior Ukrainian Official Reports Armed Forces Sighted UFO, Publishes Video
Some of the UFOs observed and recorded by Ukrainian military pilots bear a fairly close resemblance to Pentagon images recently made public of a UFO flying over the Middle East.
May 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
No ‘Specifics’ on Peace Deal After Putin Says Ukraine War Nears End – Kremlin
Speaking after Moscow’s Victory Day parade on Red Square, Putin said the war is “moving toward its end” but offered no details on what that would mean in practice.
May 12, 2026
US
WSJ: UAE Secretly Carried Out Strikes on Iran
The Wall Street Journal reported that the United Arab Emirates secretly carried out military strikes on Iran.
May 12, 2026
Energy
Russian Fossil Revenues Peak in April Despite Ukrainian Strikes
Russia’s fossil fuel export revenues reached a peak in April 2026 as surging global prices offset lower export volumes caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities and infrastructure.
May 12, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Exposes 52 Companies Behind Russia’s Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency released an interactive 3D model of the Pantsir-S1 system, identifying dozens of companies involved in producing key components for one of Russia’s most widely used air defense platforms.
May 12, 2026
Russia
Russia Proposed Trading Ukrainian Children in POW Swaps, Ukraine Says
Ukraine’s foreign minister said Russia proposed including deported Ukrainian children in exchange lists, calling the idea “unacceptable.”
May 12, 2026
Germany
Europe Races to Build Its Own Long-Range Missiles After Trump Scraps US Deployment Plan
German defense giant Rheinmetall is launching cruise missile production with Destinus as European countries push to close defense gaps after the US reversed plans to deploy long-range missiles in Germany.
May 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
Victory Parade in Moscow: How to Read Putin’s Words?
Russia held its traditional military parade on 9 May - during a three-day ceasefire - to celebrate the victory over Nazi Germany.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Says Coalition to Return Abducted Ukrainian Children Nears 50 Countries
Ukraine, Canada and EU officials met in Brussels to coordinate efforts to bring home children abducted by Russia, as new sanctions targeted those involved.
May 12, 2026
Sybiha, Rutte Discuss Scaling Up Ukrainian Arms Production With NATO Support
At NATO headquarters, Ukraine’s foreign minister briefed Mark Rutte on the battlefield, peace efforts, defense industry needs and the PURL initiative.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine
Putin Bluffing About Ending the War, Analyst Says
After a slimmed-down Victory Day parade, Paul Goble says Vladimir Putin’s peace talk is a tactic to calm Russians, confuse the West, buy time and blame NATO.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine
‘Airport Ceasefire’ Plan Would Halt Ukraine-Russia Strikes on Aviation Hubs
Ukraine wants Europe to help mediate a limited deal with Moscow as US-led peace efforts slow, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
May 12, 2026
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