An estimated 750,000 Palestinians were either driven from their homes or fled during the Nakba in 1948. To counter attempts at Nakba denial and "memoricide" by U.S. politicians and others, it is instructive to review the archives of U.S. diplomats stationed in Palestine and surrounding Arab countries who witnessed the Nakba...
Drones from Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) attacked an oil base in the Rostov region of Russia overnight, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent on May 15.
Ukrainian lawmakers are trying to convince Washington to allow Kyiv to strike at Russian territory with U.S.-supplied weapons, saying the ban prevented them from attacking Russian troops amassing near Kharkiv Oblast, Politico reported on May 14.
President Volodymyr Zelensky had been due to make the trip in the coming days, partly in order to sign a bilateral security agreement with Spain, the El Pais newspaper reported on May 13.
According to Ukraine's figures, Moscow lost the most number of soldiers in a single day since the start of the full-scale invasion – 1,740 – on May 12.
"But all accounts are that they (Ukraine) continue to take measures to defend their territory," Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said, adding that the U.S. is going to do "everything we can to get them the critical munitions and supplies that they need."
By removing Sergei Shoigu and promoting key allies, Russia’s leader is shoring up the war machine he needs to justify his survival, says Samantha de Bendern of Chatham House
More Ukrainian forces are being deployed to Kharkiv Oblast amid Russia's offensive in the region, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on May 15, following a meeting with top military commanders.
Blinken was asked about recent Ukrainian complaints that a Washington ban meant Ukraine could not strike Russian forces as they built up before crossing the border into Kharkiv Oblast.
Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks in the Vovchansk direction in Kharkiv Oblast and "partially pushed out enemy forces from the town," the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said on May 15.
Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) was warned by the U.S. Treasury that its access to the U.S. financial system could be curbed due to its continued presence in the Russian market, Reuters reported on May 15.
President Volodymyr Zelensky could meet with U.S. President Joe Biden to sign a bilateral security agreement in the "coming weeks," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on May 15.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has shown the photos from the site of Russian missiles and aerial bomb attacks on residential quarters in various districts of the city of Kharkiv on 14 May.
Five things the United States knew about the Nakba as it unfolded (www.mei.edu)
An estimated 750,000 Palestinians were either driven from their homes or fled during the Nakba in 1948. To counter attempts at Nakba denial and "memoricide" by U.S. politicians and others, it is instructive to review the archives of U.S. diplomats stationed in Palestine and surrounding Arab countries who witnessed the Nakba...
Intensifying war increasing threat to Ukraine economy, EBRD warns (www.theguardian.com)
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development cuts growth forecasts for regions it operates in, saying war ‘casting long shadow’
Source: Ukraine's military intelligence drones strike oil depot in Russia's Rostov region (kyivindependent.com)
Drones from Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) attacked an oil base in the Rostov region of Russia overnight, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent on May 15.
Ukraine asks US to lift ban on using American arms to strike at Russian territory (kyivindependent.com)
Ukrainian lawmakers are trying to convince Washington to allow Kyiv to strike at Russian territory with U.S.-supplied weapons, saying the ban prevented them from attacking Russian troops amassing near Kharkiv Oblast, Politico reported on May 14.
CNN: Zelensky cancels Spain, Portugal visits due to battlefield situation (kyivindependent.com)
President Volodymyr Zelensky had been due to make the trip in the coming days, partly in order to sign a bilateral security agreement with Spain, the El Pais newspaper reported on May 13.
As Russian casualties surge, Kremlin's new defense minister says he wants 'minimal losses' (kyivindependent.com)
According to Ukraine's figures, Moscow lost the most number of soldiers in a single day since the start of the full-scale invasion – 1,740 – on May 12.
Pentagon: US 'working hard' to rush aid to Ukraine, battlefield situation 'concerning' (kyivindependent.com)
"But all accounts are that they (Ukraine) continue to take measures to defend their territory," Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said, adding that the U.S. is going to do "everything we can to get them the critical munitions and supplies that they need."
Antony Blinken’s rock performance in Kyiv bar divides opinion in Ukraine (www.theguardian.com)
US secretary of state took to stage with his guitar to perform Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World
Putin’s war machine reshuffle reveals his deepest fear – the rise of Kremlin rivals | Samantha de Bendern (www.theguardian.com)
By removing Sergei Shoigu and promoting key allies, Russia’s leader is shoring up the war machine he needs to justify his survival, says Samantha de Bendern of Chatham House
Lammy and Healey visit Ukraine to say Labour would keep up UK’s backing (www.theguardian.com)
Shadow foreign and defence ministers go to Kyiv ‘to ensure we take politics out of the UK’s support for Ukraine’
Zelensky confirms postponing participation in upcoming international events (kyivindependent.com)
President Volodymyr Zelensky decided to postpone all of his international events planned for the coming days, the Presidential Office said on May 15.
Ukraine deploys more forces to Kharkiv Oblast (kyivindependent.com)
More Ukrainian forces are being deployed to Kharkiv Oblast amid Russia's offensive in the region, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on May 15, following a meeting with top military commanders.
Blinken: US to give Ukraine additional $2 billion in military financing (kyivindependent.com)
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with an additional $2 billion in foreign military financing, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on May 15.
JCB built and supplied equipment to Russia months after saying exports had stopped (www.theguardian.com)
Exclusive: Russian customs records suggest firm owned by major Tory donor kept supplying machines after ‘voluntary pause’
Blinken: Washington has not encouraged Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US weapons, but decision up to Kyiv (kyivindependent.com)
Blinken was asked about recent Ukrainian complaints that a Washington ban meant Ukraine could not strike Russian forces as they built up before crossing the border into Kharkiv Oblast.
General Staff: Russian forces 'partially pushed out' from Vovchansk (kyivindependent.com)
Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks in the Vovchansk direction in Kharkiv Oblast and "partially pushed out enemy forces from the town," the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said on May 15.
Reuters: US warns Raiffeisen that access to dollar system could be restricted due to Russia presence (kyivindependent.com)
Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) was warned by the U.S. Treasury that its access to the U.S. financial system could be curbed due to its continued presence in the Russian market, Reuters reported on May 15.
Blinken: Zelensky, Biden may meet to sign security agreement in 'coming weeks' (kyivindependent.com)
President Volodymyr Zelensky could meet with U.S. President Joe Biden to sign a bilateral security agreement in the "coming weeks," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on May 15.
Rescuers show photos from site of Russian attacks on 20-storey-building in Kharkiv – photos (www.pravda.com.ua)
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has shown the photos from the site of Russian missiles and aerial bomb attacks on residential quarters in various districts of the city of Kharkiv on 14 May.
The Guardian view on Russia’s new offensive: Ukraine’s allies must renew their focus | Editorial (www.theguardian.com)
Editorial: Significant advances by Vladimir Putin’s forces in the Kharkiv region must concentrate minds in the west at a critical moment