Notices by Hanse Mina (hanse_mina@mastodon.social), page 2

Sanctioned Russian elites are bypassing aviation restrictions through a network of companies that re-register luxury Western-built jets in various jurisdictions. This allows continued access to high-end private travel despite sanctions.

https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/putins-inner-circle-travels-on-western-made-private-jets-despite-sanctions-863e709c

#Ukraine #Russia

Russian and Iranian agents are recruiting teenagers in Western Europe, including the UK, for sabotage and reconnaissance. The Metropolitan Police report an increase in arrests of minors involved in hostile activities for foreign states.

https://www.ft.com/content/58dabb01-41f6-4440-8a5f-69947d8afe06

#Ukraine #Russia #EU #UK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, said on Monday he believed agreeing a deal to end the war against Russia by winter was a "realistic" outcome.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/zelenskiys-top-aide-says-peace-deal-by-winter-is-realistic-2026-06-01/

#Ukraine #Russia #Budanov

Russian finance and central bank officials have warned the Kremlin that current defense spending levels risk a dangerous budget deficit, sparking internal division between economic advisors and the defense ministry over potential spending cuts.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-01/russia-finance-officials-tell-putin-war-spending-is-unaffordable

#Ukraine #Russia #Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in an interview broadcast on Sunday, said he wanted to press on with talks on securing peace with Russia before the onset of winter to take account of Kyiv's improved strategic position.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ukraines-zelenskiy-seeks-progress-peace-talks-before-winter-2026-05-31/

#Ukraine #Russia #Zelensky

Ukrainian experts revealed that Russia's "#Oreshnik" missile, touted as a new "game-changer," was actually assembled in 2017 using older Russian and Belarusian components.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/russian-oreshnik-missile-fired-january-was-nine-years-old-ukrainian-experts-say-2026-05-29/

#Ukraine #Russia #Belarus

Norway will open talks with France on joining its nuclear umbrella, French President Emmanuel Macron and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Wednesday, reflecting growing European concerns about relying on the United States for security.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/norway-will-come-under-frances-nuclear-umbrella-leaders-say-2026-05-27/

#Ukraine #Russia #EU #Norway #France #US

EU defense commissioner Andrius #Kubilius urged Europe to open arms stockpiles and boost mass production for Ukraine. He stated that "peace through strength" is necessary, and that such strength must be on the Ukrainian side.

https://www.ft.com/content/90fbd331-524b-4ad7-9f6a-301a45d93eb2?syn-25a6b1a6=1

#Ukraine #Russia #EU

The EU watchdog is launching a process to outlaw the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations party for failing to uphold core values like democracy and human rights. This could strip the party of its legal status and millions in EU subsidies.

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-watchdog-moves-ban-afd-far-right-party-over-breach-eu-values/

#Ukraine #Russia #EU #Germany #AfD

A Moscow judge sentenced Ksenia Belousova to over three years in prison for "offending religious feelings" after she made a hookah from a traditional Easter cake.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/27/moscow-woman-jailed-3-years-for-easter-cake-hookah-video-a92861

#Ukraine #Russia

Ukraine’s access to essential international aid is at risk as parliament struggles to pass reforms required by the EU and IMF. The upcoming $685 million IMF tranche is currently under assessment following missed legislative deadlines.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-fails-to-pass-imf-backed-reforms-despite-millions-of-dollars-on-the-line-3/

#Ukraine #Russia #IMF #EU

Russian forces struck a playground in Kherson on May 27, killing a father and wounding his two young daughters and mother. The attack is part of ongoing Russian strikes targeting civilians in the region.

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-strike-on-kherson-playground-kills-father-injures-family/

#Ukraine #Russia #Kherson

Sweden is preparing to donate JAS 39 C/D Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine and will begin negotiations for the sale of JAS 39E models. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is set to announce this, with funding provided through an EU loan.

https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/vr3znL/uppgift-sverige-forbereder-donation-av-jas-plan-till-ukraina

#Ukraine #Russia #EU #Sweden #Gripen

Ukraine is deploying small balloons to carry drones, such as the "Hornet," deep into Russian and occupied territories. These low-cost carriers bypass electronic warfare, enabling long-range strikes against Russian military logistics.

https://t.me/astrapress/113972

#Ukraine #Russia

A Royal Air Force plane carrying U.K. Defense Secretary John #Healey had its signal jammed while flying near the Russian border on Thursday.

https://www.politico.eu/article/john-healey-uk-defence-ministers-plane-signal-jammed-russia-border/

#Ukraine #Russia #UK

As Ukraine rations its limited air defense missiles, it is increasingly betting on the homegrown Lima electronic warfare system to disrupt and redirect Russian drones and missiles.

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-lima-electronic-warfare-system-jam-russian-ballistics/

#Ukraine #Russia

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana #Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Kyiv on May 25, marking her first official trip to Ukraine.

https://kyivindependent.com/belarus-exiled-opposition-leader-tsikhanouskaya-arrives-in-kyiv-on-first-official-visit/

#Ukraine #Russia #Belarus #Kyiv

At a Beijing summit, Xi Jinping criticized Japan's "remilitarization" and rising defense spending, targeting PM Sanae #Takaichi. Donald Trump responded that Japan needs a more assertive security stance to counter North Korean threats.

https://www.ft.com/content/70e922b3-c423-40f2-9c9d-1c64a38e026b?syn-25a6b1a6=1

#Ukraine #Russia #US #China #Japan #Xi #Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected a German proposal to grant Ukraine associate membership in the EU because it would leave Kyiv without a voice inside the bloc.

https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-rejects-friedrich-merz-proposal-associate-eu-membership/

#Ukraine #Russia #EU #Germany #Merz #Zelensky

Ukrainian drones successfully struck Russia's #Vtorovo oil pumping station in the Vladimir Oblast on May 24. The facility is a strategic #Transneft hub used to supply fuel to Moscow and various export terminals.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-major-russian-oil-pumping-station-supplying-moscow-oblast-sbu-says/

#Ukraine #Russia