Usual caveats: All open-source info, so only as good as the source – inclusion here =/= confirmation of content. Some more cynical than I suggest caution linking to Russian servers, pro-rebel servers or amplifier sites – I leave the judgment call to you now that you’ve been warned.
- “Canada is committing an extra $1 million to help the international community investigate sex crimes by Russian troops in Ukraine. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada would give the extra funds to the International Criminal Court to help it investigate sexual violence toward women, and also crimes against children …” (The Canadian Press via CP24.com)
- “Invasion Day 91 – Summary … The hottest points in Donbas remain Lyman and the area between Bakhmut and Popasna. Russian army has superiority in the region and are slowly advancing north-west, threatening to cut-off Ukrainian troops stationed in Sievierodonetsk and its vicinity …” (MilitaryLand.net)
- “Day 91 of war in Ukraine: Moscow offers to lift port blockade, if sanctions lifted; Kyiv angered by Putin’s passport move” (Baltic News Network)
- “The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 25.05” (UKR MoD)
- UKR MoD 260600 local brief: “… The consequences of the deployment of units of the armed forces of the russian federation involved in hostilities on the territory of Ukraine on the territory of the republic of belarus are being eliminated. Measures are being taken to prevent the illicit trafficking of weapons and ammunition that could be lost by russian troops …”
- “Briefing by Russian MoD On Morning Of May 26, 2022” (pro-RUS amplifier)
- “Russians Advance On Key Cities In Eastern Ukraine As Heavy Shelling Kills Trapped Civilians” (USA govt funded media)
- “Occupiers use boat of Ukrainian Navy near Snake island in advance for purpose of further provocations – Pivden task force” (UKR media)
- “Regrouping of Russian troops in southern Ukraine indicates intention of Russia to gain foothold in these territories – intelligence” (UKR media) – “Russia is already building its third line of defense in the occupied south of Ukraine” (UKR mil int, in Ukrainian via Telegam) – Text Google translated to English
- “Ukraine really needs weapons that allows hitting enemy at big distance – (UKR CinC) Zaluzhny”
- “Pushilin RIA Novosti: holding a referendum on joining Russia is expedient only after reaching the constitutional borders of the DPR and LPR” (RUS state media, in Russian via Telegram)
- “Zaporizhzhia and Kherson residents to be given Russian citizenship through a simplified procedure” (Meduza.io)
- “Russian citizenship offices to open in Kherson Region soon” (RUS state media)
- “Maasikas: No one will ever recognize Russia’s ‘passportizatsiya’ of residents of occupied Ukrainian territories” (UKR media)
- “Russian occupation forces had to abandon all ideas of a “referendum” in Kherson region due to the lack of any support. Why do they think that the now planned “passportizatsiya” will have better uptake? And in any case, nobody will recognize any acts of that kind, ever.” (head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas via Twitter)
- “Kherson region to integrate into Russia’s system of education — regional authorities” (RUS state media)
- “Russia’s emergencies ministry deploys 3 mobile community notification systems in Mariupol” (RUS state media, archived link)
- “Russian occupiers prolong school year in Mariupol till September, – mayor counselor” (UKR media)
- “Sabotage groups still uncovered in Kherson region, their activity subsides — authorities” (RUS state media)
- “Head of Chechen Republic states that combat is already underway on the territory of Lisichansk” (pro-RUS amplifier)
- “Russian forces destroy electronic intelligence centre in Ukraine” (english.pravda.ru)
- “Russia’s latest weapons offer better results with fewer troops in Ukraine, deputy PM says” (RUS state media)
- “Denis Pushilin: The task of the President of the Russian Federation within the framework of a special military operation will be completed in any case” (Donetsk rebel info-machine, Google English from Russian)
- Donetsk rebels set up monuments to rebels killed in the fight: “On Thursday, May 26, a solemn rally was held in the Lenin Komsomol Park of Culture and Leisure in Donetsk on the occasion of the unveiling of the bust of the Hero of the Russian Federation and the Donetsk People’s Republic Vladimir Zhoga …” (Donetsk rebel info-machine, Google English from Russian)
- “Russia-Backed Separatists Claim to Hold 8,000 Ukrainian POWs” (RUS independent media)
- “Ukraine does not let Red Cross visit soldiers held prisoner — LPR’s ambassador to Russia” (RUS stat media)
- “Kiev regime’s brutality: Ukrainian POWs open up about ruthless anti-retreat squads” (RUS state media)
- “Handful of hardline, renegade Nazi militants may still be hiding in Azovstal” (RUS state media)
- “If Ukraine loses war, we will be next – Latvian defense minister” (Baltic Times)
- “A safe way for ships has been established through the Sea of Azov, according to the Russian military. The route was opened after Moscow reported sweeping sea mines from the area and making the port of Mariupol safe for operation. The passage from the Azov Sea to the Black Sea is 115 miles long and two miles wide, according to the military’s statements. First opened on Wednesday, it is available for traffic every day between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm local time, according to the Russian defense ministry …” (RUS state media)
- “The United States will not lift sanctions on Russia in exchange for access to Ukrainian ports” (UKR media, Google English from Ukrainian)
- “Kremlin hits out at West’s rhetoric on Russia’s Ukrainian grain blockade as unacceptable” (RUS state media)
- “Russian invaders continue to export Ukrainian grain to Crimea and Russia – Denisova” (UKR media)
- “Disinformation Fuelling Food Insecurity” (EU vs DISINFORMATION)
- “Media: NATO members informally agree not to supply Ukraine with aircraft and tanks” (UKR media) – DEU media (archived link, in German) – Safe PDF, English translation of DEU media
- “Polish security forces organize attack by foreigners on Belarusian border guards — agency” (RUS state media)
- “Moscow waits for Kiev to accept its demands, understand realities — Kremlin spokesman” (RUS state media)
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