"I haven’t seen a single video of a Muscovite exclaiming “NATO/the West is finally invading us! We were right to worry”. They’re all confused and incredulous that Moscow is under attack. So much for claims that Russians are afraid of an invasion. Anyone claiming that is whitewashing Ru aggression!"
- Maria Popova‬

#Russia #RussianAggression #NATO #theWest #RussiaUkraineWar

[Video] Javier Bardem attacks Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for ‘toxic behaviour’

Oscar-winning actor Javier #Bardem called out world leaders #US President Donald #Trump, #Russian President Vladimir #Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu of #Israel for “male #toxic behavior that is creating thousands of dead people,” during his appearance at the #Cannes Film Festival, Sunday.

https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/18/macho-men-javier-bardem-hits-out-at-trump-putin-and-netanyahu-for-male-toxic-behaviour

#RussianAggression #IsraeliAggression #USAggression #DementiaDon #WarCrimes #WarCriminals

Video. Javier Bardem attacks Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for 'toxic behaviour'

Video. Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem called out world leaders U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for "male toxic behavior that is creating thousands of dead people," during his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Sunday.

euronews

Monday, May 18, 2026

Russian drones, missiles strike residential buildings in multiple Ukrainian regions, injuring at least 20 -- Drone strike reportedly hits major Russian fertilizer plant linked to explosives production -- Kremlin interested in restoring dialogue with Europe, Peskov says after Moscow attack ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/monday-may-18-2026/

#Ukrainian strikes deep inside #Russia have begun to concern Russians more than developments at front lines: Poll published by #Kremlin-controlled Public Opinion Foundation

Findings come as #Kyiv intensifies #long-range #drone, #missile attacks against Russian military & #energy #infrastructure & mark 1st visible shift in public attention since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

https://kyivindependent.com/russians-worry-more-about-strikes-at-home-than-front-line-poll-shows/

#StandWithUkraine #RussianInvasion #Imperialism #RussianAggression

For first time since 2022, Russians worry more about strikes at home than front line, poll shows

The survey also showed growing public anxiety inside Russia.

The Kyiv Independent

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 more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/sunday-may-17-2026/

"..., the bombardment of the Ukrainian population has continued to intensify, leading to a spike in the number of civilian dead and wounded, according to United Nations data. With little hope of defeating Ukraine on the battlefield, Putin is now attempting to break Ukrainian resistance by demoralizing and depopulating the country.

Putin’s escalating aggression is not confined to Ukraine. ..."

#Putin #Russia #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #RussianAggression #Europe #EU
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/putins-parade-projected-weakness-but-he-is-now-more-dangerous-than-ever/?utm_campaign=read&utm_content=20260517&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_term=Atlantic%20Council

Putin’s parade projected weakness but he is now more dangerous than ever

While the Kremlin dictator is clearly in a weakened position, a diminished Vladimir Putin could be more dangerous than ever, write Maksym Beznosiuk and William Dixon.

Atlantic Council

Ukraine update from Giorgio Provincialli.

Amazing first-person perspective in the kill zone as Russian FPV drones attack multiple times.

This is the human safari of Russian peace, supported by Trump and MAGA.

Friend link bypasses the paywall and kicks a billionaire in the nuts: https://medium.com/@giorgioprovinciali/hunted-by-russian-fpv-drones-8d9f62a52f13?sk=d633dd5bed71500abf6458867c915900

#ukraine #journalism #war #news #press #killzone #russia #russiaisATerroristState #russianAggression #russianWarCrimes #warcrimes #FPV #drones #corrupt #murder #trump #maga #complicit #shame #reciepts

Hunted By Russian FPV Drones

Live from Ukraine 🇺🇦

Medium

#Russian military unit documents own #WarCrimes, milblogger publishes then deletes #video

UN reported “a clearly marked” UN vehicle was hit by first-person view drone but said they did not know who had attacked it

“Civilians & #humanitarians should not be the target,” OCHA stated. It was providing humanitarian assistance to #civilians

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-military-unit-documents-own-war-crime-milblogger-then-deletes-video/

#RussianAggression #RussiaIsATerroristState #Ukraine

Russian military unit documents own war crime, milblogger publishes then deletes video

"The Russians are not hiding it, they are war criminals, and anyone who wants to strike a deal with them is an accomplice to these crimes," Serhii Sternenko wrote on X on May 15.

The Kyiv Independent

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Russian military unit documents own war crime, milblogger publishes then deletes video -- Russia plans to attack Ukraine or NATO from Belarus -- After Putin approval rating hits wartime low, Russia's state pollster revises methodology -- Explosions reported at Russian chemical facility in Stavropol Krai, Russian local media says ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/saturday-may-16-2026/

Russia’s prison population falls as #convicts are sent to war

#Russia's #prison population decreased by more than 180,000 #inmates over 5 years, driven by Moscow’s recruitment of prisoners to fight in #Ukraine

Arkady Gostev, head of Russia’s Federal #Penitentiary Service, said Russia now holds 282,000 prisoners , down from 465,000 at the end of 2021, according to state media. The decrease amounts to nearly 40%.

https://kyivindependent.com/russias-prison-population-falls-as-convicts-sent-to-war/

#RussianForces #mobilisation #RussianAggression

Russia's prison population falls as convicts are sent to war

Russia's prison population has fallen by nearly 40% over five years, a decline driven in part by Moscow's recruitment of prisoners to fight in Ukraine.

The Kyiv Independent