Sunday, May 17, 2026
For first time since 2022, Russians worry more about strikes at home than front line, poll shows -- Justified response: Zelensky releases footage of Ukrainian strikes on Russian aircraft, other targets deep behind enemy lines -- US waiver permitting Russian oil purchases expires without renewal ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/sunday-may-17-2026/
#NEWS OF THE DAY
205 #UKRAINIAN #POWS AND 528 BODIES OF FALLEN DEFENDERS RETURN HOME: On May 15, Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each, as part of the three-day ceasefire agreement brokered by Trump.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ukraine targets 3 more major Russian energy facilities overnight -- Russian forces ordered to behead, display bodies of 2 fallen Ukrainian soldiers -- Moscow bans publication of Ukrainian drone strike damage without official permission -- Russian lawmakers approve bill allowing Putin to invade foreign countries ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/thursday-may-14-2026/
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Bringing Ukraine's kids back: Almost 60 countries unite to stop Russia's genocidal kidnapping of children -- As ceasefire ends, Russian drone strikes residential building in Kyiv -- Ukraine fears US will again push a deal giving Russia 'a lot' and Kyiv nothing -- As Victory Day ceasefire draws to a close, Russian attacks kill 3 civilians, injure 16 ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/tuesday-may-12-2026/
Friday, May 8, 2026
Fact-check: No, a Ukrainian drone didn't hit a passenger train in Latvia -- Ukraine's military strikes Russian oil refinery, defense technology center -- Ukraine hits Russian warship capable of launching Kalibr missiles -- Emergency situation: Ukrainian firefighters unable to extinguish massive forest fire due to Russian FPV drone threat ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/friday-may-8-2026/
#CIA ran #MKUltra #experiments on #PrisonersOfWar in US custody, declassified docs confirm. For the first time, documents confirm the CIA carried out tests on North Korean #POWs and planned for much more invasive experimentation.
https://theintercept.com/2026/04/26/mk-ultra-korean-war-prisoner-experiments/ #ProjectBluebird #ProjectArtichoke #WarCrimes
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Ukrainian Neptune missiles destroy Russian drone factory workshops in Rostov Oblast -- Russia attacked Ukrainian rail infrastructure more than 1,000 times in 2025 -- Investigation: A secret program, suicidal missions, and death, torture in occupied Ukraine -- Poland's Tusk questions US loyalty to NATO ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/saturday-april-25-2026/
Monday, April 20, 2026
Ukraine carries out first-ever interception of Shahed using naval drone platform -- Ukraine builds AI-driven defense ecosystem as over 200 companies develop drone technologies -- Ukraine strikes Russian another drone plant in Taganrog -- Russian drone attack on Kyiv Oblast damages homes ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/monday-april-20-2026/
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Civilian casualties double in Ukraine amid escalating short-range drone attacks, UN says -- Russia is giving its masterclass in election interference ahead of Hungary's vote -- Russia violates Easter ceasefire more than 400 times -- Ukraine ready to extend Easter ceasefire with Russia, Zelensky says ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/sunday-april-12-2026/
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