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  1. Russian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that bans individuals labeled as ‘foreign agents’ from seeking any political office in the country, according to a press release issued by the Federation Council, the upper chamber of Russia’s parliament. According to the bill, those deemed foreign agents will no longer be able to stand as candidates in elections at either the municipal or federal level. Such persons will also be prohibited from taking part in elections as proxies of other candidates or observers, which effectively means that anyone working for NGOs or media companies that receive funds from abroad may be excluded from the election process. The legislation was earlier passed by the State Duma, the lower chamber. It must now be signed by President Vladimir Putin to become law. - RT
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  2. KHARKOV OFFENSIVE - LIVE - Russian soldiers control main highway into Kharkov, East Ukraine. An active soldier is guarding the Liptsy-Kharkov highway - Ukrainian soldiers have just been pushed inland, as the Russian offensive intends to move the frontline away from Belgorod. Bottom map shows the up-to-date Russian offensive on its southern border with Ukraine. - Intel Republic
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  3. KHARKOV OFFENSIVE - LIVE: Russian troops take village of Bogratovka (near Volchansk, Kharkov region, East Ukraine.) Ukrainian drone footage shows Russian fighters freely roaming Volchansk itself, as the city center is being stormed (in the direction of Aviatsionnaya.) Ukrainian troops are also being pushed out of key Vesely & Liptsy villages (north of Kharkov), which opens up the road directly to Kharkov - Ukraine's 2nd largest city. Ukraine has begun evacuation of villagers from Sumy region. It appears Russia is storming the parameters of its southern border with Ukraine. President Putin recently advised that it will be imperative to push the frontline as far away from battered Belgorod as may be required. - Intel Republic
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  4. Ukrainian Soldiers Along With Armed Civilians Attacked The Ukrainian Army In KRASNOGOROVKA As of May 14, 2024, the situation in the northern part of the Kharkiv region continues to be critical for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Moreover, representatives of the Russian military department officially confirmed that over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have managed to liberate three more settlements in the Northern part of the Kharkiv region. In particular, we are talking about such settlements as 'Bugrovatka', 'Lukyantsy', and 'Glubokoye'. In addition, war correspondents also confirmed information that as of May 14, 2024, the Russian army also managed to take control of the northern and western parts of the strategically important city of 'Volchansk. - BORZZIKMAN
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  5. [New man looks pretty good to me!] "YOU CAN MAKE MISTAKES, BUT YOU CANNOT LIE" - PUTIN’S PICK FOR NEW DEFENSE CHIEF: Belousov addresses Russian Parliament with plans for developing "new forms of warfare" in his role as defense minister. With Belousov's decades of experience in managing country's economy, he adds he'll "optimize" Russian armed forces so every single ruble will bring "maximum effect" to front line. I’m fully aware of my responsibility to country, to Russian people, to President. I undertake to use all my health, strength and, if necessary, life, to solve assigned tasks - Belousov - Intel Republic.
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  6. PUTIN CONFIRMS NEW DEFENSE MINISTER: Belousov officially replaces Shoigu as new defense chief, with Russian Prez personally meeting with all new cabinet members. Economist by trade, Belousov’s stated he’ll work to optimize Russian armed forces and pre-empt Kiev regime’s moves to secure victory over Mad Vlad Zelensky’s army. Both Belousov and Shoigu expected to accompany Putin to Beijing later this week, where Russian leader will meet with Chinese Prez Xi. - Intel Republic
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  7. Special forces of Ukrainian nationalist battalion "Kraken" came under heavy fire near Volchansk in Kharkov region, and more than 60 members were captured alive. Kraken is an ultranationalist group hunted by Russian military, those who surrendered testify that their defense failed. - Military Tube Today
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