Zelenskyy reacts to information about his desire to occupy Russian villages
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted to the Washington Post's report on Ukraine's plans to occupy Russian villages, saying that Ukraine is "not infiltrating anything".
Source: Zelenskyy at a press conference with Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Germany
Details: The journalist asked whether it was true that Ukraine was planning to infiltrate Russian territory to gain a better position in the war.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402127/
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted to the Washington Post's report on Ukraine's plans to occupy Russian villages, saying that Ukraine is "not infiltrating anything".
Source: Zelenskyy at a press conference with Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Germany
Details: The journalist asked whether it was true that Ukraine was planning to infiltrate Russian territory to gain a better position in the war.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402127/
Ukrainska Pravda
Zelenskyy responds to reports that he wants to occupy Russian villages
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted to the Washington Post’s report on Ukraine’s plans to occupy Russian villages, saying that Ukraine is “not infiltrating anything”.
Two Russian colonels eliminated in Bakhmut during the past day
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the death of two of its colonels in a day on 13-14 May in the Bakhmut region.
Source: Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti with reference to the Russian Defence Ministry
Details: It is noted that the commander of the 4th Motorized Rifle Brigade, Colonel Vyacheslav Makarov, and the deputy commander of the army corps for military-political work, Colonel Yevgeny Brovko, allegedly died "while repelling attacks.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402128/
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the death of two of its colonels in a day on 13-14 May in the Bakhmut region.
Source: Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti with reference to the Russian Defence Ministry
Details: It is noted that the commander of the 4th Motorized Rifle Brigade, Colonel Vyacheslav Makarov, and the deputy commander of the army corps for military-political work, Colonel Yevgeny Brovko, allegedly died "while repelling attacks.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402128/
Ukrainska Pravda
Two Russian colonels eliminated in Bakhmut during the past day
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the death of two of its colonels in a day on 13-14 May in the Bakhmut region.
Zelenskyy believes in "coalition of fighter jets" after visiting Europe
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believed in the success of the agreement to supply Ukraine with fighter jets as he visited European capitals.
Source: Zelenskyy at a joint briefing with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, reported by European Pravda
Quote: "Partly, my visits to European capitals are aimed at this very thing [the formation of a "coalition of fighters" - ed.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402138/
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believed in the success of the agreement to supply Ukraine with fighter jets as he visited European capitals.
Source: Zelenskyy at a joint briefing with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, reported by European Pravda
Quote: "Partly, my visits to European capitals are aimed at this very thing [the formation of a "coalition of fighters" - ed.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402138/
Ukrainska Pravda
Zelenskyy believes in “coalition of fighter jets” after visiting Europe
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believed in the success of the agreement to supply Ukraine with fighter jets as he visited European capitals.
An uneasy border: How the "Russian world" has encroached on Ukrainian border villages via Belarus
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2023/05/11/7401601/
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2023/05/11/7401601/
Ukrainska Pravda
An uneasy border: How the “Russian world” has encroached on Ukrainian border villages via Belarus
In the early hours of 24 February 2022, the village of Kopyshche, near the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, was unusually busy. In almost every house, people were gathering: getting their tractors and walk-behind tractors started, hitching up trailers, harnessing…
"A few more visits": Zelenskyy announced the offensive of the Armed Forces at the front
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Armed Forces have almost enough means and weapons to start moving forward.
Source: Zelenskyy during a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Details: The Commander-in-Chief was asked whether the Ukrainian military has enough weapons, given the recently announced aid packages, and whether Ukraine can start moving forward on the front.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402143/
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Armed Forces have almost enough means and weapons to start moving forward.
Source: Zelenskyy during a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Details: The Commander-in-Chief was asked whether the Ukrainian military has enough weapons, given the recently announced aid packages, and whether Ukraine can start moving forward on the front.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402143/
Ukrainska Pravda
“A few more visits to Europe”: Zelenskyy announces Armed Forces offensive at front
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the Armed Forces have almost enough assets and weapons to start moving forward and that Ukrainian defenders are “primed for success”.
Zelenskyy heads to Paris after his visit to Berlin
After his visit to Germany on 13 May, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is allegedly going to Paris.
Source: This was reported by AFP with reference to its sources, writes European Pravda
Journalists learned from unnamed sources that Zelenskyy was expected in Paris on the evening of 14 May, immediately after his visit to Germany.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402153/
After his visit to Germany on 13 May, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is allegedly going to Paris.
Source: This was reported by AFP with reference to its sources, writes European Pravda
Journalists learned from unnamed sources that Zelenskyy was expected in Paris on the evening of 14 May, immediately after his visit to Germany.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402153/
Ukrainska Pravda
Zelenskyy heads to Paris after Berlin visit
Following his visit to Germany on 13 May, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is said to be heading for Paris.
On Sunday, Ukrainian defence forces captured more than ten Russian positions near Bakhmut
On Sunday, the Defence Forces captured more than ten Russian positions in the north and south of the outskirts of Bakhmut. They cleared a large area of the forest massif in the Ivanivske district, capturing the occupiers.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402156/
On Sunday, the Defence Forces captured more than ten Russian positions in the north and south of the outskirts of Bakhmut. They cleared a large area of the forest massif in the Ivanivske district, capturing the occupiers.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402156/
Ukrainska Pravda
On Sunday, Ukrainian defence forces captured more than ten Russian positions near Bakhmut
On Sunday, the Defence Forces captured more than ten Russian positions in the north and south of the outskirts of Bakhmut. They cleared a large area of the forest massif in the Ivanivske district, capturing the occupiers.
The hunt for Russian war criminals. The year-long investigation to uncover Russian war crimes in Yahidne
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2023/05/12/7401764/
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2023/05/12/7401764/
Ukrainska Pravda
The hunt for Russian war criminals. The year-long investigation to uncover Russian war crimes in Yahidne
This is Yahidne’s second spring since Russian occupation. Russian forces withdrew from the village on 30 March 2022, leaving behind bodies of civilians who had been shot to death, the corpses of people who had died while hiding in a basement, and a village…
Ukraine and Germany issue joint statement following Zelenskyy's visit to Berlin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have issued a joint statement following Zelenskyy's visit to Berlin.
Source: joint declaration published on the website of the Office of the President of Ukraine
Details: In the statement, Germany pledged to continue offering political, humanitarian and military support to Ukraine amid Russian aggression "for as long as it takes".
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402161/
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have issued a joint statement following Zelenskyy's visit to Berlin.
Source: joint declaration published on the website of the Office of the President of Ukraine
Details: In the statement, Germany pledged to continue offering political, humanitarian and military support to Ukraine amid Russian aggression "for as long as it takes".
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402161/
Ukrainska Pravda
Germany issues declaration pledging to support Ukraine on its path to NATO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have issued a joint statement following Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin. Among other things, Germany has pledged to support Ukraine on its path to NATO membership.
Zelenskyy: Political, economic and trade barriers threaten all of Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned European countries that political, economic and trade barriers threaten all of Europe.
Source: President Zelenskyy's speech during the Charlemagne Prize ceremony in Germany
Quote from Zelenskyy: "Europe's most lasting peace and greatest security have been ensured by building ties, not barriers, between the peoples of Europe.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402167/
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned European countries that political, economic and trade barriers threaten all of Europe.
Source: President Zelenskyy's speech during the Charlemagne Prize ceremony in Germany
Quote from Zelenskyy: "Europe's most lasting peace and greatest security have been ensured by building ties, not barriers, between the peoples of Europe.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402167/
Ukrainska Pravda
Zelenskyy: Political, economic and trade barriers threaten all of Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned European countries that political, economic and trade barriers threaten all of Europe.
Russian State Duma confirms information on Lukashenko's illness
Konstantin Zatulin, First Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Affairs, said that the self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko is sick, but he does not have Covid.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402173/
Konstantin Zatulin, First Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Affairs, said that the self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko is sick, but he does not have Covid.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402173/
Ukrainska Pravda
Russian State Duma confirms information on Lukashenko’s illness
Konstantin Zatulin, First Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Affairs, said that the self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko is sick, but he does not have Covid.
Discussions on Vilnius Summit and Ukraine intensified among NATO countries – Washington Post
There is a consensus among the 31 NATO members that the Alliance will not grant Ukraine an official invitation to join the summit on 11-12 July, but there are differences of opinion among member countries on specific steps for Ukraine's integration into NATO.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402174/
There is a consensus among the 31 NATO members that the Alliance will not grant Ukraine an official invitation to join the summit on 11-12 July, but there are differences of opinion among member countries on specific steps for Ukraine's integration into NATO.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402174/
Ukrainska Pravda
Discussions on Vilnius Summit and Ukraine intensified among NATO countries – Washington Post
There is a consensus among the 31 NATO members that the Alliance will not grant Ukraine an official invitation to join the summit on 11-12 July, but there are differences of opinion among member countries on specific steps for Ukraine’s integration into NATO.
France to deliver over dozens of armoured vehicles and light tanks to Ukraine in coming weeks
France will deliver dozens of armoured vehicles and light tanks, including the AMX-10RC, to several Ukrainian battalions in the coming weeks.
Source: a joint statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron after their meeting in Paris, shared by the press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine
Quote: "The military support provided by France since the beginning of the war in order to allow Ukraine to defend itself continues, as new packages are being prepared, constantly taking into account the most urgent and immediate needs of Ukraine to strengthen its defence capabilities.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402179/
France will deliver dozens of armoured vehicles and light tanks, including the AMX-10RC, to several Ukrainian battalions in the coming weeks.
Source: a joint statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron after their meeting in Paris, shared by the press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine
Quote: "The military support provided by France since the beginning of the war in order to allow Ukraine to defend itself continues, as new packages are being prepared, constantly taking into account the most urgent and immediate needs of Ukraine to strengthen its defence capabilities.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402179/
Ukrainska Pravda
France to deliver over dozens of armoured vehicles and light tanks to Ukraine in coming weeks
France will deliver dozens of armoured vehicles and light tanks, including the AMX-10RC, to several Ukrainian battalions in the coming weeks.
Russia's losses exceed 199,000 soldiers
The defenders of Ukraine killed 580 Russian invaders and destroyed 24 drones, 21 artillery systems, 11 armoured combat vehicles and three tanks during the past day alone.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook
Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 15 May 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses - ed.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402191/
The defenders of Ukraine killed 580 Russian invaders and destroyed 24 drones, 21 artillery systems, 11 armoured combat vehicles and three tanks during the past day alone.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook
Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 15 May 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses - ed.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402191/
Ukrainska Pravda
Russia’s losses exceed 199,000 soldiers
The defenders of Ukraine killed 580 Russian invaders and destroyed 24 drones, 21 artillery systems, 11 armoured combat vehicles and three tanks during the past day alone.
Russians deploy airborne assault troops to outskirts of Bakhmut, heavy fighting continues
Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, has said that the advance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Bakhmut front is the first success of the offensive in the defence of Bakhmut.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402199/
Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, has said that the advance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Bakhmut front is the first success of the offensive in the defence of Bakhmut.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402199/
Ukrainska Pravda
Russians deploy airborne assault troops to outskirts of Bakhmut, heavy fighting continues
Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, has said that the advance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Bakhmut front is the first success of the offensive in the defence of Bakhmut. Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence…
ISW explains why Russia is increasingly conducting air attacks on Ukraine
The increasingly regular series of strikes by Russian drones and missiles are likely part of a new Russian air campaign aimed at weakening Ukraine's ability to conduct counteroffensive operations in the near term, according to analysts at the Institute for the Study of War.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402184/
The increasingly regular series of strikes by Russian drones and missiles are likely part of a new Russian air campaign aimed at weakening Ukraine's ability to conduct counteroffensive operations in the near term, according to analysts at the Institute for the Study of War.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402184/
Ukrainska Pravda
ISW explains why Russia is increasingly conducting air attacks on Ukraine
The increasingly regular series of strikes by Russian drones and missiles are likely part of a new Russian air campaign aimed at weakening Ukraine’s ability to conduct counteroffensive operations in the near term, according to analysts at the Institute for…
WP deleted fragment from Zelenskyy's interview about Prigozhin’s contacts with Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence but returned it
The Washington Post has removed from an interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, published on the newspaper's website on 13 May, a fragment in which the President of Ukraine is asked about the contacts of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner private military company (PMC), with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402183/
The Washington Post has removed from an interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, published on the newspaper's website on 13 May, a fragment in which the President of Ukraine is asked about the contacts of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner private military company (PMC), with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402183/
Ukrainska Pravda
Washington Post deleted part of Zelenskyy interview about Prigozhin’s contacts with Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, then reinstated…
The Washington Post (WP) removed part of an interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, published on the newspaper’s website on 13 May, in which the President of Ukraine is asked about contact between Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner private military company…
France signs declaration supporting Ukraine's move towards NATO membership
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron adopted a joint declaration in which, among other things, Paris expresses support for Ukraine's move towards NATO membership.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402194/
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron adopted a joint declaration in which, among other things, Paris expresses support for Ukraine's move towards NATO membership.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402194/
Ukrainska Pravda
France signs declaration supporting Ukraine’s move towards NATO membership
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron adopted a joint declaration in which, among other things, Paris expresses support for Ukraine’s move towards NATO membership.
UK to provide Ukraine with long-range attack drones and air defence missiles
The UK is to provide Ukraine with hundreds of new long-range attack drones with a flight range of more than 200 km.
Source: the UK government on Monday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the country for talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402219/
The UK is to provide Ukraine with hundreds of new long-range attack drones with a flight range of more than 200 km.
Source: the UK government on Monday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the country for talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402219/
Ukrainska Pravda
UK to provide Ukraine with long-range attack drones and air defence missiles
The UK is to provide Ukraine with hundreds of new long-range attack drones with a flight range of more than 200 km.
Ukrainian defenders shot down 4 Shaheds and 1 Orlan drone
Around midnight on 14 May, Ukrainian defenders destroyed four Shaheds and one Orlan in the area of responsibility of Air Command Skhid (East).
Source: Air Force Command
Quote: "At about midnight on 14 May 2023, four enemy Shahed-136/131 UAVs and one Orlan-10 operational-tactical reconnaissance UAV were destroyed in the north-eastern direction in the area of responsibility of Air Command Skhid (East).
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402212/
Around midnight on 14 May, Ukrainian defenders destroyed four Shaheds and one Orlan in the area of responsibility of Air Command Skhid (East).
Source: Air Force Command
Quote: "At about midnight on 14 May 2023, four enemy Shahed-136/131 UAVs and one Orlan-10 operational-tactical reconnaissance UAV were destroyed in the north-eastern direction in the area of responsibility of Air Command Skhid (East).
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402212/
Ukrainska Pravda
Ukrainian defenders shot down 4 Shaheds and 1 Orlan drone
Around midnight on 14 May, Ukrainian defenders destroyed four Shaheds and one Orlan in the area of responsibility of Air Command Skhid (East).