(Bloomberg) — Ukraine and Russia began the biggest prisoner exchange since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, even as Moscow resists efforts for a ceasefire.
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SBU releases exclusive footage of 390 Ukrainians freed from captivity
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has unveiled exclusive footage documenting the release of 390 Ukrainians from Russian captivity. The exchange took place on Friday, May 23, as part of the first phase of the “1,000-for-1,000” prisoner swap.
According to…
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Russia actively conducting info operations to undermine support for Ukraine – Spanish special services
The Spanish Department of National Security’s annual report directly states that the Russian Federation uses disinformation, artificial intelligence, and anonymous channels to undermine democratic institutions and reduce support for Ukraine. The report also documents new instances…
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Neizhpapa presents awards to marines fighting in hottest sectors of frontline
On the occasion of the Day of the Marines, Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa, Commander of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, presented awards to soldiers defending the homeland in the hottest sectors of the frontline.
According to Ukrinform, he shared…
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Over 450 MW of additional generation installed in Ukraine thanks to UNDP assistance
Thanks to the assistance of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), additional electricity generation with a total capacity of over 450 MW has been installed in Ukraine, in particular, in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk and Mykolaiv regions, reported the…
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Umerov: Prisoner exchange lists were formed with one goal
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized that the prisoner exchange lists were compiled with a single overriding criterion: to save lives.
According to Ukrinform, Umerov shared this on Facebook.
“Today, following agreements reached at the meeting in…
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“European Solidarity” registered a bill on personal liability of SNBO members for illegal sanctions decisions
The parliamentary faction European Solidarity has registered bill No.13311, proposing personal accountability for members of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) regarding unlawful sanctions decisions. The initiative was introduced by the faction’s co-chair, Iryna…
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Merz Calls on Xi to Support Ukraine Peace Effort in First Call
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on President Xi Jinping to support a joint US-European push to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine, in his first phone call with the Chinese leader on Friday.
Merz stressed that Russia’s war of aggression on…
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Occupiers hit Chuhuiv, woman killed – authorities
A resident of Chuhuiv (Kharkiv region) died as a result of a missile strike by Russian occupiers on the city, the head of Kharkiv regional military administration, Oleh Synehubov, reported.
“As of now, we know of one dead woman. Emergency services have left to inspect the site of…
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Russia rejects Vatican as venue for Ukraine peace talks, calling it ”vulgar”
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that Moscow will not participate in negotiations with Ukraine at the Vatican.
Source: Lavrov in a comment at the conference Historical South…
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