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Poland
Putin Needs to be Pressured Into Talks, Tusk Says
The Polish prime minister, in a statement that echoed Kyiv’s sentiment, questioned Moscow’s sincerity in pursuing peace considering its constant rejection of ceasefires.
May 22, 2025
Putin
Mariupol Siege Commander and ‘Meat Assaults’ Strategist Takes Over Russian Ground Forces
Gen. Andrey Mordvichev who led Russia’s siege of Mariupol and the capture of Avdiivka – battles that left cities in ruins and caused major civilian and military casualties – was appointed.
May 22, 2025
Germany
Merz Warns of Russia Threat, Vows to Defend NATO Allies on Lithuania Visit
Merz said Germany was determined to defend the NATO territory, adding: “The security of our Baltic allies is also our security.”
May 22, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine
‘Take the Commander, Kill the Rest’: Intercept Reveals Evidence of More Executions
Intercepted Russian radio messages obtained by CNN suggest troops were told to kill surrendering Ukrainians which, paired with drone footage, is evidence of more Russian war crimes Kyiv says.
May 22, 2025
Trump
Trump Ambushes Ramaphosa With ‘White Genocide’ Claims, Echoing Zelensky Showdown
Trump ambushed South Africa’s president with a video falsely alleging white genocide in the country, drawing parallels to his infamous White House meeting with Ukraine’s Zelensky.
May 22, 2025
War in Ukraine
Vatican Could Host Kyiv–Moscow Talks in June
The Wall Street Journal reported that the talks are expected to take place in mid-June, citing unnamed sources reportedly familiar with the conversations.
May 22, 2025
Putin
Trump: Putin Doesn’t Want Peace Because He’s Winning – But Is He?
Wall Street Journal sources say Trump told European leaders for the first time that Vladimir Putin doesn’t want peace in Ukraine because the Kremlin leader believes Russia is winning the war.
May 22, 2025
Kharkiv
Russia Wants Sumy – Says ‘This Land Is Not Foreign to Us’
During his staged meeting in Kursk, the Russian president entertained calls to capture Sumy, fueling fears Moscow would try to annex more Ukrainian territory.
May 22, 2025
