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War in Ukraine
Russian Lawmaker Urges Quick End to Ukraine War, Says Russia Cannot Sustain Long Conflict
A Russian Communist Party lawmaker said Russia’s economy cannot withstand a prolonged war in Ukraine and called for the “special military operation” to end as soon as possible.
May 19, 2026
Putin
Putin Trip Aims to Show China Ties Unshakeable After Trump Pomp
The confirmation of Putin’s trip came just hours after Trump wrapped up his visit on Friday, the first by a US president to China in nearly a decade.
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Turning Point in the War in Ukraine?
At the latest since the scaled-down military parade on 9 May, a growing number of voices are saying that Russia is struggling.
May 19, 2026
Putin
Ukraine Warns Putin Could Announce Mass Mobilization After Duma Elections
Western and Ukrainian intelligence assessments have repeatedly pointed to severe Russian personnel losses and difficulties sustaining troop numbers through voluntary recruitment alone.
May 19, 2026
Russia
Drones Strike Major Yaroslavl Oil Facility as Perm Turns to Prayer for Protection Against UAVs
Drones targeted a major oil refinery in Yaroslavl, while Orthodox priests in Perm held a prayer procession for protection after repeated UAV strikes on oil infrastructure.
Updated: May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
25 Homes Hit, Three Injured, One Feared Trapped as Russia Strikes Kharkiv
Russian strikes damaged homes and an apartment building in Kharkiv’s Novobavarskyi district, with rescue efforts underway.
May 19, 2026
Russia
What to Expect From Putin’s Two-Day Visit to China
The visit comes right after Trump’s summit with Xi, as Moscow looks to secure Beijing’s backing amid mounting economic strain.
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
US Senators Say Trump’s Russian Oil Sanctions Relief Is ‘Gift to Putin’
Senators Shaheen and Warren warn the extended waiver could boost Kremlin oil revenues as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine.
May 19, 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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