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War in Ukraine
Ukraine Launches Major Security Operation Near Belarus Border
Ukraine launched enhanced security measures in regions bordering Russia and Belarus amid concerns over escalation and threats.
May 21, 2026
Russia
Russia’s ‘Kyiv in 3 Days’ Narrative Has Collapsed, Budanov Says
Kyrylo Budanov said Moscow is being forced to lower its ambitions in the war against Ukraine, moving from promises to seize Kyiv in days to demands for Ukraine’s neutrality and non-nuclear status.
May 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
No Economic Model Can Predict When Russia Runs Out of Money for War, NBU Says
Russia profits from Middle East chaos, but oil revenues mask a stagnating economy whose collapse no model can time, Ukraine’s central bank said.
May 21, 2026
NATO
Latvia Ramps Up Air Defenses as Drone Alerts Continue for Third Day
The Latvian Armed Forces confirmed that at least one drone was detected in national airspace on Thursday, triggering the deployment of NATO Baltic Air Policing fighter jets.
May 21, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Tests Cheap Interceptor Missiles to Counter Shahed Drone Threat – Fedorov
Ukraine is developing low-cost interceptor missiles to counter Russian Shahed drones, with systems already undergoing testing, according to officials.
May 21, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Warns of New Kremlin Campaign Against Zelensky
Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service said Russia is preparing a large-scale disinformation campaign targeting mobilization, President Zelensky and Kyiv’s Western support.
May 21, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Says Ukraine Ready for New Talks These Weeks, Hopes EU Joins Diplomatic Push
Zelensky said Ukraine wants to restart meaningful peace talks with Russia, the US and Europe, as Kyiv pushes to revive the E3 diplomatic format.
May 21, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Attacks Dnipro With Jet-Powered UAV, Injures Woman
A 58-year-old woman was injured and nearby buildings were damaged after a blast hit the Ukrainian city.
Updated: May 21, 2026
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
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