War update: 166 clashes on frontline over past day; Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka hottest directions
On May 12, there were 166 combat clashes between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders along the front lines.
Search
Search: "position"13 May 2025
Is Putin going to sabotage President Erdogan's hour of triumph?
Turkey is poised to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks on May 15.
Ukrainian forces destroy enemy infantry, cannons and fortifications in Kramatorsk sector
Soldiers from the 5th Separate Assault Brigade of the Kyiv Brigade successfully destroyed Russian artillery, fortifications, mobile communications equipment, and infantry in the Kramatorsk sector.
Expert: Putin unlikely to attend talks in Istanbul
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's visit to Istanbul for negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears unlikely, according to Stanislav Zhelikhovskyi, PhD in Political Science and international expert.
Ukrainian special forces destroy Russian assault group in rear
Operators from a unit of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces eliminated an eight-member Russian assault group during a reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines.
12 May 2025
War update: 133 clashes on frontline, 50 assaults repelled in Pokrovsk sector
There have been 133 combat engagements along the front line today. In the Pokrovsk sector alone, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 50 enemy assaults, eliminating 203 Russian occupiers.
Ukraine coordinates ceasefire process with European partners
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andrii Yermak, held talks with representatives of European Union institutions, Nordic and Baltic states, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany regarding the ceasefire process.
Russia redirecting air defenses to Crimea, weakening protection elsewhere – military
Russia is redeploying air defense systems to the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea, thereby weakening its air defense positions in other directions.
The right idea: Zelensky on Trump's intention to be present at meeting in Türkiye
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he supports the participation of U.S. President Donald Trump in talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on May 15.
War update: 69 combat clashes since morning, most in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 69 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops have taken place along the front line, with the Pokrovsk sector seeing the most attacks.
Zelensky's willingness to meet in Istanbul puts Putin in zugzwang – diplomat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement expressing readiness for a personal meeting with the head of the aggressor state in Istanbul has placed Vladimir Putin in a zugzwang situation, where any move he makes will only worsen his position.
Kremlin responds to Western demand for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, reacting to Western threats of additional sanctions against Russia should it refuse a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, stated that Moscow does not accept the "language of ultimatums."
Preparations for peace talks: Turkish Foreign Ministry outlines Ukraine's, Russia's positions
Ukraine and Russia continue to insist on differing sequences for implementing a ceasefire and starting peace talks, each seeking to gain Washington's backing. Turkey, meanwhile, maintains that a ceasefire must come first before negotiations can begin.
Sybiha briefs ministers in London on battlefield situation
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha provided an update on the battlefield situation in Ukraine and coordinated peace efforts with counterparts from the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Poland, Germany, France, and the European Union during a ministerial meeting in London.
German government to limit disclosure of weapons deliveries to Ukraine, including Taurus missiles
Germany's new federal government will continue providing military assistance to Ukraine, but will do so with less public disclosure to avoid revealing information to Russia.
UK Foreign Secretary: Putin must ‘get serious’ about peace talks
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin must “get serious” about engaging in peace talks.
Enemy attempts to break through defense near Kostiantynopil and Bahatyr – military
On May 11, Russian forces attempted to breach Ukrainian defenses in the Novopavlivka sector near Kostiantynopil and Bahatyr.
Borys Tarasyuk, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe
After the agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe is signed, it will be possible to say that the Special Tribunal has already been established
General Staff: 155 combat engagements on front lines in past 24 hours
Ukrainian forces engaged in 155 combat clashes with Russian troops along the frontline on May 11.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian UAV launch and control site in Sumy sector
Combat drone operators from the "Prime" strike UAV unit of the 5th Border Guard Detachment successfully struck enemy positions in the Sumy sector.
Forum “Be brave like Ukraine” held in Warsaw
On Saturday, the forum “Be brave like Ukraine” was held in Warsaw, where the issues of advocacy of Ukrainian interests abroad and coordination of international efforts in support of Ukraine were discussed.
11 May 2025
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian UAV launch and control site in Sumy sector
Combat drone operators from the "Prime" strike UAV unit of the 5th Border Guard Detachment successfully struck enemy positions in the Sumy sector.
War update: 67 clashes reported today, Pokrovsk sector sees heaviest fighting
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 67 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with 36 of them occurring in the Pokrovsk sector of the front.
Kellogg reveals Trump’s Ukraine strategy: ceasefire first, then negotiations
U.S. President’s special envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg emphasizes that Donald Trump adheres to the following stance regarding a peaceful resolution between Russia and Ukraine: first, a 30-day ceasefire, then negotiations.
Europe, U.S. positions on pressuring Russia aligning again – Estonia’s PM
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal believes that European allies and the United States have finally begun to apply joint pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine.
Analysts reveal Trump is butt of joke on Russian TV
Donald Trump, like other leaders of countries deemed “unfriendly” to Russia, is a frequent target of ridicule on leading Russian state propaganda media.
War update: 161 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk sector hottest spot
Throughout the past day, May 10, there were 161 combat clashes between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline, with 60 of them occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Maryna “Mujahed” Ryazantseva, Commander of Medical Company within Bureviy Brigade
It’s been 11 years that I’ve been watching the enemy killing people. Nothing can surprise me any more
10 May 2025
Ukrainian drones obliterate Russian saboteurs near Kurakhove
Operators of Ukraine’s National Guard special unit neutralized a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) near Kurakhove in Donetsk region during night raid.
Disguised as Ukrainians, Russians attempt infiltration amid ‘ceasefire’
During the three-day ceasefire announced by the Russian president, a group of Russian invaders attempted to approach the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, pretending to be Ukrainian soldiers.