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Writer Shenderovich doused with ketchup in Lithuania by political migrant from Russia

Pravda Ukraine Pro-Ukrainian activists have picketed a speech by Russian opposition writer and publicist Viktor Shenderovich in Vilnius, Lithuania. One of them, Vladimir Shipitsyn, a political migrant from the Russian Federation, doused the writer with ketchup. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/12/7401806/

Explosions rock Kherson

Pravda Ukraine Explosions were heard in the city of Kherson on the night of 11-12 May. Source: Suspilne, Ukraine’s public broadcaster on Telegram Details: Suspilne reported the sounds of explosions in the city at 00:21. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/12/7401805/

Russians strike Sumy Oblast: Over 80 attacks recorded during past day

Pravda Ukraine On 11 May, Russian invaders carried out 17 attacks on Sumy Oblast; more than 80 strikes were recorded. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: Artillery shelling (3 strikes) was recorded in the Mykolaiv hromada [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/12/7401804/

Zelenskyy approves law enforcement reform plan

Pravda Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved a comprehensive strategic plan for reforming the law and order system in Ukraine until 2027. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his evening address on 11 May, President’s Office Quote: “Today [11 May – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/12/7401803/

Zelenskyy: Important news for defence of Ukraine may be announced soon

Pravda Ukraine The President of Ukraine stated that “very important news” for Ukraine’s defence and relations with partners may be announced soon. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his evening address on 11 May Quote: “Today, as always, I was communicating with commanders and intelligence. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/11/7401800/

Zelenskyy: Enemy flags will never fly over Ukraine, thanks to its defenders’ perseverance

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that thanks to the resilience of Ukrainian soldiers in battle, “[n]ever again will foreign flags reign on our land, and never again will our people be enslaved. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/11/7401798/

No indication of significant weapons smuggling from Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner for Home Affairs, asserts that the EU has not recorded significant arms smuggling from Ukraine to Europe, and that law enforcement agencies have detected isolated cases. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/11/7401796/

Former Ukrainian businessman suspected of collaborations with Russians asks to be handed over to Russia due to poor health

Pravda Ukraine Ruslan Volynets, lawyer for Viacheslav Boguslaev, the 84-year-old former head of the Motor Sich aircraft-engine company suspected of collaboration with Russia and currently detained in Ukraine, said that Boguslaev asked to be included in the list for exchange with Russia due to poor health and the absence of other opportunities for release. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/11/7401795/

Russia disperses its forces in Ukraine’s south because they do not know where to expect a counteroffensive

Pravda Ukraine The situation on the Kherson front is tense, and Russian troops are mining the left bank of the Dnipro River to prevent the Ukrainians from crossing the river for further liberation of the territories. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/11/7401793/

West won’t be dragged into war but will support Ukraine as long as needed – US Secretary of Defense

Pravda Ukraine US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III stressed the importance of preventing Washington and NATO from being drawn into the full-scale war in Ukraine, but said that support for Kyiv will continue as long as necessary. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/11/7401791/