Exclusives
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First study of Ukraine's 160,000 mothers of disabled children finds 15% contemplated self-harm. 70% get zero hours of respite.. "It breaks my heart. If it breaks yours too, let's think about how we can make a difference in these women's lives together,"—Niya Nikel, report co-author. |
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Ukraine signs 'historic' 10-year defense deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar. Agreement signed amid Iran blasting Gulf countries' bases, energy assets |
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Ukraine runs out of war funding in June—blocked from outside, inside, and below. Hungary is blocking billions from outside. Parliament from inside. And the government tried to fire the anti-corruption official the EU requires to stay. |
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Ukraine's last friend in the Trump regime just walked away. Marco Rubio was supposed to be the exception—the adult in the room who understood how dangerous Putin is. But Marco has changed his mind. Ukraine and Europe should take note—because the guardrails are gone. |
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Russia's enormous "giga turtle" tank covered in chains, spines, and mine rollers just attacked Kostiantynivka at 10 km/hr. Persisting in their efforts to capture Kostiantynivka, the Russians rolled out their biggest, heaviest and slowest assault vehicles. |
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Russia put a hula hoop on its attack drone. Now it flies 50 km into Ukraine's rear.. A bulky plastic ring is one key to deeper Russian drone strikes targeting Ukraine's vulnerable logistics. |
Military
Russia's spring offensive has stalled at Ukraine's Fortress Belt — ISW says it won't break through in 2026. The 3rd Combined Arms Army, the only Russian force positioned to push directly on Sloviansk, hasn't gained ground in a week after a month of tactically significant advances east of the city.
Ukrainian drones hit a shell casing factory in occupied Alchevsk — Russia's air defense was nowhere to be seen. The same night, Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Taganrog in "the worst attack" on the city since the war began, a chemical plant in Tolyatti, and targeted Krasnodar.
Intelligence and technology
US copies Ukraine: Washington launches Amazon-backed UAVs marketplace, inspired by Kyiv's Brave1 Market and DOT-Chain Defense. It compares specs, analyzes feedback, simplifies ordering.
Kyiv's experimental project turns businesses into Russian drone killers — Zala already taken out. Private units linked to Unified Air Force Command with the full integration into national defense.
Ukraine may award drone-purchase points when Russian soldiers kill themselves under drone pressure. The Brave1 Market system lets drone units trade eBaly points for drones, electronic warfare gear, and components.
Ukraine's "Raid" Regiment destroys Russian Starlink alternative. Russia relies on alternative networks after losing Starlink access.
Ukraine can help unblock Strait of Hormuz — Kyiv negotiates naval drone with Arab countries after Black Sea success. Zelenskyy emphasizes that Kyiv can provide both tactical know-how and operational support.
Fourth suspect arrested in arson attack on Czech factory that made drones and thermal optics for Ukraine. Czech police say more suspects are expected. Those three detained earlier face terrorism charges. The "anti-Israel" group that claimed responsibility created its accounts one day before the attack — and the factory had no Israeli ties.
Ukrainians voted on name for national AI during war — Watermelon, Core, and Word lost. The country aims to lead the world in AI by 2030.
International
Bulgaria's acting PM just outran the pro-Russian president — 10-year treaty signed with Ukraine, SAFE-funded joint weapons production agreed, PURL commitment made. Zelenskyy said Bulgaria's PURL accession will strengthen Ukrainian air defense ahead of the next heating season.
Iran believes Ukraine is involved in US and Israeli aggression against Tehran after sending thousands of civilian terror drones to Moscow. Iran has deployed thousands of Shahed UAVs since 2022, turning Ukrainian civilians into targets.
Latvia sent €6.8 million to Ukraine's Chernihiv and Sumy oblasts, bordering Russia. Chernihiv Oblast is the only region in Ukraine that borders both Russia and Belarus.
Ukraine signs 'historic' 10-year defense deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar. Agreement signed amid Iran blasting Gulf countries' bases, energy assets.
Humanitarian and social impact
First study of Ukraine's 160,000 mothers of disabled children finds 15% contemplated self-harm. 70% get zero hours of respite. "It breaks my heart. If it breaks yours too, let's think about how we can make a difference in these women's lives together,"—Niya Nikel, report co-author.
Moscow Patriarchate monk in Ukraine lured underage girls with sweets, gave them alcohol so they couldn't resist. Moscow Patriarchate clergy in Kharkiv charged with sexual crimes.
One court, ten judges, twenty thousand cases — and a single war crimes verdict in three years. Ukraine has recorded more than 217,000 war crimes since Russia's full-scale invasion, but its courts have delivered just 245 verdicts — 23 of them with the defendant physically present.
Political and legal developments
Ukraine runs out of war funding in June—blocked from outside, inside, and below. Hungary is blocking billions from outside. Parliament from inside. And the government tried to fire the anti-corruption official the EU requires to stay.
Ukraine's last friend in the Trump regime just walked away. Marco Rubio was supposed to be the exception—the adult in the room who understood how dangerous Putin is. But Marco has changed his mind. Ukraine and Europe should take note—because the guardrails are gone.
Ukraine's intelligence names 51 ships fueling Russia's war economy through oil exports and occupied port runs. Oil tankers, stolen grain, occupied ports: Ukraine's military intelligence has expanded its maritime blacklist to 51 vessels, and is now addressing ship captains directly, warning that liability for participating in Russia's operations "is inevitable."
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