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Russia
Canberra Slams Russian Jailing of Australian Who Fought for Ukraine
Australia condemned as a “sham trial” the 13-year sentence handed to Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins by a Russian-run court in occupied Ukraine, demanding he be treated as a POW.
May 17, 2025
Drones
Russian Lancet Drone Strike Hits Civilian Bus in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, Killing Nine
Russian forces targeted a passenger bus in Ukraine’s Sumy region with a Lancet drone, killing nine people and injuring four.
Updated: May 17, 2025
Russia
Poland Blames Russia for Cyberattack on Ruling Party Just Days Before Presidential Election
Two days before Poland’s election, Russian hackers hit the ruling party’s websites, and Prime Minister Tusk blamed Moscow for interfering with the vote.
May 17, 2025
Ukraine
Top Zelensky Aide Calls for Further Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Atomic, Space Agencies
Kyiv argues that more should be done to target Russian businesses, space agencies, and shipping vessels, as Europe and Washington mull plans to move forward with further sanctions against Russia.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Resigned Because of Trump’s Foreign Policy
The former US ambassador to Ukraine accused Trump of blaming the ‘victim’ – Ukraine – instead of the aggressor – Russia. She characterized the administration’s current negotiations as “appeasement.”
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Ceasefire Elusive as Ukraine, Russia Agree Only on Prisoner Swap
The parties have agreed on a major prisoner exchange but failed to agree on a ceasefire – the very reason the meeting was called.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Holy Diplomacy: Pope Leo Offers Vatican for Ukraine-Russia Talks
As the Turkey talks lose momentum, the new pontiff is now offering the Vatican as a peaceful ground for Kyiv and Moscow to engage in dialogs.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Shuffles Command Chairs – Tough Paratrooper Generals Get Promoted
If you want to get ahead in the modern Russian army, attack relentlessly, report incremental success to the Kremlin, and don’t worry too much about losses, civilian or friendly.
May 16, 2025
