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Ukrainian Drone Hits Gazprom Refinery Over 1,500 km into Russia
A fire broke out at the Gazprom-owned Salavatnefteorgsintez refinery in the Bashkortostan Republic, located North of Kazakhstan, following a drone strike on May 9.
The drone attack reportedly hit the plant's catalytic cracking unit around 0400 EST, causing a minor fire. Despite the incident, no evacuation was needed, and emergency services and security department leaders arrived promptly on-site. Bashkortostan's President,...
European Parliament’s President Visits Kyiv for Europe Day, Meets with President Zelensky
On Europe Day, May 9, European Parliament's president Roberta Metsola, visited Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Her visit marked the international summit of cities and regions held in the Ukrainian capital, where she reiterated the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine. Metsola emphasized the strong partnership between the EU and Ukraine, calling it a shared path toward victory. She...
Ukrainian Parliament Passes Law Allowing Select Prisoners to Serve in its Military
The Ukrainian parliament has approved a bill allowing some prisoners to serve in the country's armed forces amid the ongoing War in Donbas. It awaits President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's signature.
Ukraine has faced manpower challenges in its defense efforts, urging Western partners for additional military aid while addressing the need to bolster its armed forces. The law enables certain categories of...
Two Ukrainian “Secret Service” Officers Arrested for Plot to Kill President Zelensky
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The Announcement
According to the Ukrainian Security Service, two employees of the State Security Administration (UDO) have been arrested under suspicion of plotting to kill President Zelensky. The announcement reads below:
"The SBU exposed a network of agents of the 5th service of the FSB of the Russian Federation who were preparing the assassination of the President of Ukraine: two colonels...
Former U.S. Marine Placed on Russian International Wanted List
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The Announcement
The Russian Federation has placed three foreigners American Troy Offenbecker, Israeli Denis Desyatnik and Moldovan Stanislav Gibadulin, on its International Wanted List due to their ongoing involvement in the Ukrainian Foreign Legion. The announcement from RGRU News reads below:
"Russian investigators have put three Ukrainian Armed Forces mercenaries on the federal and international wanted list - American Troy Offenbecker,...
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EU Training Mission in Mali Ends Mandate After 11 Years
The European Union Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali has concluded its operations after 11 years in the country, following a discussion with Malian authorities, the mission's website states.
What You Need to Know:
Beginning its...
A Look at South Africa and Israel’s Oral Arguments in the Emergency ICJ Hearing
Earlier on May 16th, South Africa presented their oral arguments in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the first hearing on their requested emergency provisional measures against Israel for Israel's recent operations in...
Coup Attempt in The DRC, Three US Nationals Arrested
Two United States nationals and up to 20 Congolese have been arrested following an attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) early Sunday morning.
What You Need to Know:
At around 4:30 a.m....