The officials noted that the release was negotiated with the assistance of the United Arab Emirates, which has helped mediate exchanges on numerous occasions." RT
Friday, May 15, 2026
Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 POWs
"Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 205 prisoners of war, the Defense Ministry in Moscow announced.
The ministry said the Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus and are receiving psychological and medical assistance, adding that they will be taken to Russia for further treatment and rehabilitation.
The officials noted that the release was negotiated with the assistance of the United Arab Emirates, which has helped mediate exchanges on numerous occasions." RT
The officials noted that the release was negotiated with the assistance of the United Arab Emirates, which has helped mediate exchanges on numerous occasions." RT
After "Fantastic Day" With Xi, Trump Touts 200-Jet Boeing Deal As China Offers Hormuz Help
Trump, Xi Put Hormuz, Iran, Trade, Taiwan At Center Of Historic Beijing Summit.
Trump said Boeing secured an order for 200 "big" jets from China. He said the order was initially for 150, but the final figure will be 200.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are currently seated at the main table at a state banquet. President Xi called the visit historic, and said U.S.-China ties are "stable" amid talks with Trump's team.
Trump and Xi agreed that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to free navigation and that Tehran should not charge a fee to ships using the critical waterway."
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Ukrainian drones hit Ryazan refinery, killing three
Refinery in flames: The Rosneft-operated Ryazan Oil Refinery, processing over 17 million tons annually, was set ablaze in the attack.
Escalating cross-border war: The strike follows intensified Ukrainian targeting of Russian energy sites and a deadly Russian attack on Kyiv the previous day." msn
6.2 Earthquake - 271 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia
"A very strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the Banda Sea 142 km (88 mi) from
Indonesia in the early morning at 2.53 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 146 km (91 mi) and was felt widely in the area.
For most people (93.3%), the quake might only have felt as barely noticeable or weak shaking if at all (intensities I-III). Approx. 10,200 people were in areas with light shaking (intensity IV), the highest intensity this quake likely produced over inhabited areas." VD
For most people (93.3%), the quake might only have felt as barely noticeable or weak shaking if at all (intensities I-III). Approx. 10,200 people were in areas with light shaking (intensity IV), the highest intensity this quake likely produced over inhabited areas." VD
257 combat clashes with on front line
"257 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the aggressor carried out three airstrikes using seven guided bombs, conducted 97 shelling attacks, including 12 with MLRS systems. Seven enemy assault actions were recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked 14 times near Vovchanski Khutory, Lyman, Starytsia, and toward Ternove, Radkivka, and Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched four attacks near Kurylivka, Novoplatonivka, and Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attempted eight times to break through near Drobysheve, Ozerne, Yampil, Dibrova, and Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, the invaders twice attempted to advance toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy attack near Pryvillia.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 28 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Toretske, Kucheriv Yar, and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces stopped 39 assault actions by the aggressor near Nove Shakhove, Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Kotlyne, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Serhiivka, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Bilytske, Vasylivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked three times toward Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 25 attacks near Nove Zaporizhzhia, Zlahoda, Huliaipole, Sviatopetrivka, Dobropillia, Olenokostiantynivka, Charivne, Zaliznychne, Hirke, and Huliaipilske.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Defense Forces stopped three enemy attempts to advance near Shcherbaky and Plavni.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces carried out three attacks toward Antonivka but achieved no success." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the aggressor carried out three airstrikes using seven guided bombs, conducted 97 shelling attacks, including 12 with MLRS systems. Seven enemy assault actions were recorded.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched four attacks near Kurylivka, Novoplatonivka, and Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attempted eight times to break through near Drobysheve, Ozerne, Yampil, Dibrova, and Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, the invaders twice attempted to advance toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy attack near Pryvillia.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 28 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Toretske, Kucheriv Yar, and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces stopped 39 assault actions by the aggressor near Nove Shakhove, Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Kotlyne, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Serhiivka, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Bilytske, Vasylivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked three times toward Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 25 attacks near Nove Zaporizhzhia, Zlahoda, Huliaipole, Sviatopetrivka, Dobropillia, Olenokostiantynivka, Charivne, Zaliznychne, Hirke, and Huliaipilske.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Defense Forces stopped three enemy attempts to advance near Shcherbaky and Plavni.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces carried out three attacks toward Antonivka but achieved no success." Ukrin
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