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Ukrainian drones struck two Russian airfields: Shaikovka and Kubinka
Ukrainian attack drones struck Russia’s Shaikovka and Kubinka airfields deep inside enemy territory, targeting Tu-22M3 bombers, Su-27 and MiG-29 fighters during the ongoing war.
May 13, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 13, 2025
Ukraine reports 166 combat clashes and 78 Russian airstrikes on May 13, 2025, repelling multiple attacks and inflicting heavy losses, as the war enters its 1,175th day. EMPR.media provides the full update.
May 13, 2025
Negotiations with Russia must take place in the presence of international partners so that Putin cannot distort Ukraine’s position
Ex-Ukrainian FM Ohryzko says any negotiations with Russia must include international partners so Putin can’t distort Kyiv’s stance — a bold take on peace talks and global diplomacy.
May 12, 2025
Germany says Russia needs to respond to ceasefire in Ukraine offer by end day or face sanctions
Germany warns Russia to answer a Ukraine ceasefire offer by day’s end — or face new sanctions as Western leaders amp up pressure for peace and punitive measures against Moscow.
May 12, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 12, 2025
May 12 2025 war update: intense fighting with 65 air strikes, 3,443 drone sorties and 155 clashes. Ukrainian forces repel attacks while inflicting heavy Russian losses on multiple fronts.
May 12, 2025
Ukraine has issued a démarche to the countries whose representatives attended the military parade in Moscow
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned envoys from countries whose representatives attended the Moscow Victory Day parade, lodging a formal demarche over diplomatic support for Russia.
May 10, 2025
WTA, everything okay? Ukrainian tennis player stripped of points for trophy in Italy
Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova won an Italian title but was fined and had points removed by the WTA because her team missed a deadline email — father was on a combat mission. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
May 9, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 9, 2025
May 9 2025 war update: Russian troops continue offensive actions despite a declared Victory Day truce. Heavy assaults, drone strikes and frontline clashes mark the conflict. See details.
May 9, 2025
![Security Service of Ukraine agents detaining Hungarian military intelligence operatives accused of spying on Ukraine’s defence and population in Zakarpattia. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sbu-300x185.webp)
For the first time in Ukraine’s history, the SBU has uncovered a Hungarian military intelligence network that was conducting espionage against our country
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) dismantled a Hungarian military intelligence network in Zakarpattia, detaining two alleged spies accused of gathering defence and socio‑political intelligence against Kyiv. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 9, 2025
![Ukrainian Parliament session as deputies vote to ratify the milestone U.S.–Ukraine minerals agreement establishing a reconstruction investment fund. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ugoda-300x169.webp)
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified the mineral deals with the U.S.
Ukrainian Parliament session as deputies vote to ratify the milestone U.S.–Ukraine minerals agreement establishing a reconstruction investment fund. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
May 8, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 8, 2025
Despite Russia’s May 8 announced ceasefire for Victory Day, Ukrainian reports show intensive combat with hundreds of attacks, air strikes and drone ops — fighting didn’t stop.
May 8, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 7, 2025
Russia‑Ukraine war update May 7 2025: despite ceasefire talks, Russian missiles and drones continue to pound Ukraine with intense frontline clashes, air strikes and ongoing combat engagements.
May 7, 2025