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Ukraine
May 2026
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Security
Politics
Economy
Society
Unusual Activity
May 2026
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Jun ›
Apr 27
May 4
May 11
Week of May 11, compared to 12-week average
Only 12 topics this week (18x the usual 217)
IN EXECUTIVE appeared as a top actor for the first time
RU POLITICAL PARTY appeared as a top actor for the first time
Active Narratives
46
Russia’s aggression is unprovoked and genocidal
41
The special military operation is defensive and necessary
from Russia
16
Russia threatens European security through aggression
from United States
11
Ukraine’s future is in the EU and NATO
5
Russia protects Russian-speaking populations abroad
from Russia
Economy
52
Economy
· Debt Finance
19%
Energy Resources
· Oil Gas
15%
Technology
· Telecom
15%
8
Hungary returns seized money and gold to Ukraine
2
Euroclear transfers €6.6 bln in income from Russian assets to Kiev
2
Slovakia refuses to join EU loans for Ukraine – Fico
1
Журналист рассказал, как Украина пыталась подорвать «Турецкий поток»
1
Meet Rassvet, Russia’s Answer to Starlink
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Politics
350
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
67%
Diplomacy
· Treaty
8%
Diplomacy
· Mediation
6%
34
Zelenskyy warns leaders against attending Putin's Victory Day parade
20
Putin says he could meet Zelenskyy if peace deal is signed
12
Zelenskyy again at center of scandal over Mindich tapes
11
Zelenskyy visits Armenia amid EU membership talks and Russian criticism
9
Trump calls Zelenskyy a trickster as Fico's move hits him
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Security
446
Military
· Ground Forces
33%
Military
· Drone
13%
Military
· Missile
12%
21
Ukraine Strikes Russian Plant with New Flamingo Missiles
20
Russia and Ukraine announce separate ceasefires for Victory Day
11
Russia announces ceasefire for May 8-9, Ukraine responds
10
Ukraine gains confidence in defensive war against Russia
9
Ukraine Downs Russia’s New Geran-4 Jet-Powered Drone
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Society
22
Health Environment
· Natural Disaster
31%
Society
· Media Press
31%
Society
· Human Rights
19%
2
Krieg in der Ukraine: Großer Waldbrand in Tschernobylsperrzone nach Drohnenabsturz
2
Russia says radiation levels are normal after fires near Chernobyl - The Straits Times
1
Victory Day celebrations in Europe marred by pro-Ukraine provocations (VIDEOS)
1
Schismatics and Azov discuss punitive actions against Ukrainian Orthodox Church followers
1
Wildfire rages in Chernobyl exclusion zone, drones suspected cause
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