The Ukrainian military has said that a four-rotor commercial drone that sells over the counter for $300 can be modified to carry explosives that will destroy Russian tanks.

Ukraine war: Kyiv modifies commercial drones to attack Russian forces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the air defence system that apparently shot down Russia's Kinzhal missiles in one night. Zelensky said that the US Patriot missile system was 'unreal' and also thanked everyone who worked towards the air defence systems.

Moscow denies that Kyiv's air defences downed Kinzhal hypersonic missiles

The Ukrainian forces claimed to have shot down at least six Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles in an overnight missile barrage of nearly 20 missiles and drones, a weapon which Moscow has previously touted as all but unstoppable.

Ukraine claims gains in Bakhmut, shooting down Russian missiles and drones amid overnight barrage

America's CIA has released a video on its official YouTube channel asking Russians to make contact and leak information. The video also details how secrets can be shared with CIA using the Tor browser.

Gravitas | Spy Games in Ukraine war: CIA releases video asking Russian spies to make contact

Russia launched an "exceptionally intense" air attack on Ukraine's capital city Kyiv early Tuesday (May 16) using drones, cruise, and probably ballistic missiles, according to city officials.

Ukraine war: Russia launches 'exceptionally intense' air attack on Kyiv, 8th this month

The United States said on Monday (May 15) that Russia and Iran are "expanding their unprecedented defence partnership". The Ukraine war prompted the West to impose sanctions on Moscow, and after that, Russia ramped up ties with Iran.

US: Iran and Russia expanding their 'unprecedented defence' partnership

Military intelligence documents leaked online reveal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky considered plans to attack beyond Russian borders to gain some leverage over the invading forces.

Zelensky planned to use long-range missiles to attack Russia, leaked documents show

According to reports, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary force, offered to reveal the position of Russian troops to the Ukrainian government.

Wagner Chief Prigozhin offered to share positions of Russian troops: Report

Ukraine's military on Monday hailed recent advances around Bakhmut as its first successful counterattack in the battle against Russian forces fighting for control of the eastern city. But Kyiv also said the situation in Bakhmut was difficult.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine hails its first offensive success in defence of Bakhmut

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia at their summit in Japan this week, with steps aimed at energy and exports aiding Moscow's war effort, said officials with direct knowledge of the discussions.

G7 leaders to target Russian energy, trade in new sanctions steps

The national election in Thailand started on Sunday (May 14). Thai voters, old and young, flocked to their polling stations to vote. The election tests the resolve of a pro-military establishment at the heart of two decades of intermittent turmoil in the coup-prone country.

Morning brief: Voting in Thailand begins, Russia-Ukraine war updates, and more

Russia claimed on Saturday (May 13) that Ukraine used long-range missiles from the United Kingdom to target civilian sites in the Russian-held city of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine on Friday, the news agency AFP reported.

Ukraine war: Kyiv used missiles from UK to attack Luhansk, claims Russia

A 60-year-old Russian woman was given a two-year suspended sentence by a court on Thursday (May 11) for leaving a note at the grave of Russian President Vladimir Putin's parents saying that they had raised "a freak and a murderer", reported multiple news outlets.

You raised a freak and murderer: Russian woman sentenced for note left at grave of Putin's parents

With US already tightening its noose around China over its potential help to Russia in the Ukraine war, European Union cautioned Beijing that it must use its influence with Moscow to end the conflict or else the already strained relations with the bloc will further deteriorate, as per reports.

EU-China relations to worsen unless Beijing uses influence with Russia to end Ukraine war: Borrell

The Britain government on Thursday announced it would send Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, becoming the first country to provide longer-range weapons to Kyiv. The missiles give Ukraine the capacity to strike well behind the front lines.

Russia-Ukraine War: Britain to supply Ukraine with long range cruise missiles

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar on Friday (May 12) said that the parties to the Black Sea grain deal are approaching an agreement on extending it after two days of talks in Istanbul between Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish and UN officials.

Turkey says approaching agreement on extending Black Sea grain deal

Ukraine claimed its armed forces had conducted a successful counterattack on the outskirts of Bakhmut. The Ukrainian push in and around Bakhmut comes as Russia struggles to complete its capture of the city, facing resistance from the Ukrainian defenders.

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Ukraine claims breakthrough in Bakhmut

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described Ukraine as "the beating heart of today's European values" in a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday as Russia marked its World War II Victory Day.

EU hails Ukraine as ‘beating heart of today’s European values’

News agency AFP's Ukraine video coordinator Arman Soldin was killed on Tuesday (May 9) by rocket fire near Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine. According to a report by AFP, the attack happened at around 4:30 pm (1330 GMT) on the outskirts of the town close to Bakhmut.

Ukraine war: AFP journalist Arman Soldin killed by rocket fire near Chasiv Yar

Russia launched its biggest swarm of drones for months against Ukraine on Monday, the eve of Victory Day holiday. Kyiv's mayor said Moscow had fired 60 Iranian-made kamikaze drones at Ukrainian targets.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launches huge drone attacks on Ukrainian cities

Russia has suspended operations at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in light of provocations by Ukrainian forces. Yevgeny Balitsky, the Moscow-installed governor of the Russia-controlled part of the surrounding region, cited concerns over Kyiv's anticipated counteroffensive to reclaim Russian-held territory, including areas in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Morning brief: Russia suspends operations at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, air strikes continue in Sudan, & more

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Victory Day military parade on Moscow's Red Square on Tuesday (May 9) and called for "victory" in the ongoing war. Thousands of army personnel, donning ceremonial uniforms, gathered to march to the soundtrack of a military brass band.

Vladimir Putin calls for victory in Ukraine war during Victory Day military parade

In photos | Russia holds Victory Day parade amid shadow of Ukraine war

Russia launched a large-scale wave of strikes on Kyiv and across Ukraine sowing destruction and injuries, as Moscow prepares for its cherished Victory Day holiday that marks the anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany.

Russia launches mass strikes on Ukraine ahead of Victory Day holiday

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