The British military is sending flat-packed decoys that look like air defense systems and tanks to Ukraine in a bid to deceive Russian forces. According to The Times, the aim is to trick Russia into wasting expensive weaponry on targets that appear real but are, in fact, lifelike cut-outs.
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The Times: Britain sends Ukraine “Ikea-style” flat-packed decoys to mislead Russians
Merz says no dictated peace—Germany will stand with Ukraine
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Sumy declares day of mourning as Russia ignores Western ceasefire ultimatum
On 15 May, the Sumy community is observing a Day of Mourning for those killed in a Russian airstrike, after Russia failed to implement the ceasefire proposed by European, Ukrainian, and American leaders, UkrInform reports.
On 12 May, Ukraine and its Western allies called for a full and…
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Drones defending against drones: anti-UAV cages appear on Ukrainian Mavics
Aerial footage that emerged on 14 May has revealed that Ukrainian drones are now flying with makeshift metal mesh cages, mimicking earlier vehicle-based defenses. The armor—described as similar to a barbecue grill—has appeared on some Mavic drones, likely as a response to the growing…
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Ukraine battle-tests Czech AI kamikaze drones immune to Russian jamming
Czech company LPP Holding says it has successfully deployed its autonomous MTS drones in Ukraine, confirming their combat effectiveness and resistance to Russian electronic warfare. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are reportedly equipped with AI-based navigation, enabling them to operate…
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Frontline report: Russia launched a motorcycle stunt with red flags flying – Ukraine turned it into target practice
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Putin dodges Zelenskyy face-off in Turkey, sends low-level negotiators
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the peace summit with Ukraine scheduled for 15 May in Istanbul, Axios reported. Despite earlier calling for the summit, Putin instead appointed a delegation of deputies to represent Russia. The Kremlin announced that the team will be led by his…
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Kremlin: Putin will not attend peace talks in Istanbul
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul at the peace negotiations on 15 May, BBC reports.
The Kremlin has recently dismissed a US-EU-backed 30-day ceasefire initiative, instead…Continue Reading
FP: Kremlin is cracking, but the US hesitates to strike
The Kremlin is on the edge — and this is a chance that must not be missed. Now is the perfect moment to impose new sanctions on Russia, experts from Foreign Policy write.
In recent weeks, Europeans have shown unity and resilience, presenting Moscow with an ultimatum: either agree to a…
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Ukraine hacks 60-year-old Soviet S-200 missiles to hit Russian bombers and bridges
Ukraine has officially confirmed the use of its long-retired S-200 missile system, marking a dramatic return of Cold War-era weaponry in the country’s defense against Russia.
Footage released by Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) shows the S-200 surface-to-air missiles…
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