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Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 05-12-2024

By Kyiv Post

May. 12, 01:00

‘Gray Zone’ Expands in Kharkiv Region Amid Rising Fighting with Russian Troops, Governor Says

By Kyiv Post

May. 12, 16:55

Ukrainian intelligence reported being aware of Russian plans to launch an offensive in the Kharkiv region. The HUR says that Russian troops are suffering heavy losses.

Ukrainian Weapons Makers Want to Return to the Global Arms Market – Here’s Why

By Anna Neplii

May. 12, 15:06

Following Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine became the largest importer of weapons in Europe, but Ukrainian weapons makers feel they could become one of the world’s top ten weapons exporters.

Sport Merely a Propaganda Tool to Russia, Says Ukraine Minister

By AFP

May. 12, 14:58

The Friendship Games are slated to take place in Russia on September 15-29, around a month after the Olympics end, with medals and money on offer to the winners.

Digest of Russian Crimes in Ukraine – October to November 2023

By Kyiv Post

May. 12, 14:02

October to November 2023 – Russian Shahed drones terrorize Ukraine’s civilians, but Kremlin uses all weapon types on border and frontline hamlets, giving up pretense it only hits military targets.

Thousands Evacuated as Russia Pounds Ukraine Border Town

By AFP

May. 12, 12:09

Over 4,000 people evacuated in Ukraine's Kharkiv region.

The Day After: If Europe is Left to Fend for Itself

By George Woloshyn

May. 12, 10:11

Now that the cheering has subsided over the $61 billion aid for Kyiv, Europe and Ukraine may face a future without America’s reassuring support. The following eight months are crucial.