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Drones struck one of Russia’s largest oil facilities overnight, hitting the Ryazan refinery deep inside the country.
The site processes more than 17 million tons of oil annually and is a key part of Moscow’s energy and military infrastructure.
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Russia’s massive overnight missile and drone barrage on Kyiv has killed at least 21 people — including three children — and wounded 45 others.
Rescue efforts are still ongoing. The death toll may continue to rise.
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Ukraine’s LELÉKA has qualified for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026!
Ukraine remains the only country to qualify for the final every single time it has participated in the contest.
The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 16.
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The death toll from Russia’s strike on Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district has risen to 16, including two children, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said.
Rescue efforts are ongoing.
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Putin’s war machine is cracking.
Former Navy SEAL Chuck Pfarrer says relentless Ukrainian strikes in Crimea are destroying Russian logistics, exposing weak air defenses and leaving Moscow’s forces bleeding men and equipment.
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Putin has appointed Major General Alexander Shuvaev – a Russian officer accused by Ukraine of overseeing the execution of Ukrainian POWs in Avdiivka – as the new Governor of the Belgorod region, replacing Vyacheslav Gladkov.
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“The Armed Forces of Ukraine are today the strongest and most powerful army in Europe,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
According to Rubio, Ukraine has developed unique battlefield tactics, equipment and technologies during the war, while Russian forces are losing soldiers at a far higher rate.
He also said peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have “lost momentum,” as both sides currently feel more confident in their positions.
Rubio added that the US remains ready to mediate negotiations again, stressing that “only America can handle this task.”
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The UK will accelerate deliveries of air defence systems to Ukraine — Defense Secretary John Healey
“I've directed for UK deliveries of air defense and counter-drone systems to be accelerated as fast as possible. We stand with Ukraine in the face of Putin's aggression.”
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Eight people, including a 12-year-old child, have now been confirmed killed following Russia’s massive overnight strike on Kyiv.
Search and rescue operations are still underway.
Overall, 45 people were injured in the attack on the Ukrainian capital, including two children.
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Rescuers recovered the body of a 12-year-old girl from the rubble after Russia struck a residential building in Kyiv overnight.
Emergency crews are still searching through the debris. The number of victims could continue to rise.
Video: Radio Liberty
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From Zelensky’s most powerful ally to the defendant’s bench.
Kyiv Post traces Andriy Yermak’s rise to the head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office — and how corruption allegations and political scandals led to his downfall and criminal case.
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Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones and missiles against Ukraine in a 24-hour period, setting a wartime record.
“A fair response will follow every Russian strike,” Zelensky said after the latest mass attacks on Ukraine.
The president also noted that Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a significant number of incoming targets, with the overall interception rate reaching 93%.
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Hungary summoned Russia’s ambassador for the first time after Putin’s drones struck Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region near the Hungarian border.
Xi Jinping warned Trump that mishandling Taiwan could push US-China relations toward conflict during talks in Beijing.
They also discussed trade tensions and Iran, with Xi urging cooperation while Trump said he expected a long conversation on Tehran.
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Former head of Zelensky’s Office Andriy Yermak has been detained by a Ukrainian court with bail set at Hr.140 million ($3.5 million) in a major money laundering case.
A one-month-old baby was among 32 civilians injured after Putin’s forces unleashed a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight.
Rescue crews are still digging through the rubble in search of people trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
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The number of civilians injured in Kyiv following Russia’s missile and drone attack has risen to 17:
In the Darnytskyi district, rescuers evacuated 27 people, while search operations continue under the rubble of a destroyed apartment building.
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Explosions are still being heard across Kyiv as Ukrainian air defence forces continue working to eliminate aerial threats over the capital.
Putin’s forces launched a massive overnight attack on residential areas of Kyiv, killing civilians and injuring more than 10 people.
A high-rise apartment block was struck, causing an entire section of the building to collapse.
Emergency crews are continuing to search for victims trapped under the rubble. Officials warned the number of casualties could rise.
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