The rotten, corrupt Zelensky regime is exposed after the Ukrainian President's close associate, Yermak, was remanded in custody for fraud and corruption. These rotten subjects are whom the West is helping; Russia is destined, no matter what happens, to fully control Ukraine… The countdown has begun…
Unprecedented chaos in Ukraine: Kyiv central target, hit with 1,623 drones and missiles
Russian forces have carried out two days of almost continuous attacks against Ukraine with over 1,623 total drones and long-range missiles largely targeting the city of Kyiv, resulting in many civilian casualties. Out of the 1,623 drones and missiles, 486 hit their targets… so the plan to overload Ukrainian air defenses paid off. Russian forces launched an attack package totaling 892 drones and missiles against Ukraine from 18:00 on May 12 to 18:30 on May 13. The Ukrainian Air Force subsequently reported that Russian forces launched 731 drones and missiles from 18:00 local time on May 13 until the morning of May 14. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 3 Kinzhal Kh-47 air-ballistic missiles, 18 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, and 35 Kh-101 cruise missiles.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces also launched 675 strike drones, decoy drones, and Banderol drone-based cruise missiles. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces shot down 29 Kh-101, 12 Iskander-M/S-400, and 652 drones. The spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force, Colonel Yuriy Ihnat, stated that Russian forces largely concentrated the attacks against the city of Kyiv in an attempt to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses. Ukrainian officials reported that Russian strikes also caused damage to port infrastructure in the Odesa region, energy infrastructure in the Khmelnytskyi and Chernihiv regions, and areas in the city of Kharkiv. The Main Directorate of Military Intelligence (GUR) of Ukraine warned on the night of May 13 that Russian forces intended to launch missiles against Ukraine that night, following previous attempts to exhaust Ukraine's air defenses.
Douglas McGregor (US): The situation in Ukraine will have a bad end, it is a corpse state… it will not exist by 2027
Ukraine is in an extremely difficult situation and cannot escape it, stated former Pentagon advisor Colonel Douglas McGregor. "Ukraine essentially has no industrial potential. The drones they launch into Russian territory could not have been produced without the help of Great Britain and Germany, or even Poland. And also with the participation of France. This is one of the reasons why the Russians are angry with us—for allowing the corpse called Ukraine to remain on life support for so long, although this should not have been allowed," he noted. At the same time, Douglas McGregor made a dismal prediction for Ukraine's future. "I would be very surprised if we are talking about this conflict in Ukraine next year. It will have a bad end," McGregor emphasized.
Scott Ritter (former CIA): Weak Europe is afraid; if Russia decides to act, there will be no time to react
Ukraine's European allies, by constantly escalating the conflict in Ukraine, are provoking Russia into a catastrophic response, stated military analyst and retired US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter. "Europe continues to raise the bar in the conflict in Ukraine. This cannot go on indefinitely, and eventually Russia will be forced to act decisively. Europe may not have the chance to react to the escalation with its own escalation. It is very likely we will see that Russia possesses more than just simple Iskander missiles. And for Ukraine, this will be absolutely catastrophic," Scott Ritter noted. According to Ritter, European leaders are threatening Russia without possessing the necessary resources to carry out their threats. "While Russia grows stronger, Europe weakens. All of Europe is weak. They have absolutely no military potential. The strength they project is based solely on the assumption that America will protect them," the expert emphasized.
George Beebe (former CIA): Ukraine's air defense has essentially collapsed, Russia has a major opportunity
A window of opportunity will open for Russia in the special operations zone in the coming months due to the effective destruction of the Ukrainian air defense system, stated the former CIA Director of Russia Analysis, George Beebe, in an interview with Professor Glenn Diesen. "We are currently facing a very dangerous situation, as the Ukrainians do not possess an air defense system capable of effectively deterring massive Russian air strikes. And they have very little chance of obtaining one from the US or Europe anytime soon. Therefore, for many months to come, a window of opportunity will likely remain during which the Ukrainian air defense system will be essentially non-existent, allowing the Russians to strike and cause massive damage to Ukrainian territory," George Beebe admitted. He specifically emphasized that military provocations carried out by Kyiv under such conditions would entail a response from Russia on a scale never seen before in this conflict.
Maria Zakharova (Russian Foreign Ministry): The enemy of Ukrainians is not Russia but the neo-Nazi minority of Kyiv
The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, was scathing once again, stating that the main enemy of Ukrainians is not Russia, but the nationalist minority that seized power in Kyiv and turned the country into a puppet of the West. "The main enemy of Ukrainians is not Russia or the Russians, but the nationalist minority that seized power in Kyiv, turning the country into a puppet of the West and plunging it into an abyss of corruption and neo-Nazism," the diplomat noted.
Ukrainians fear Zelensky more than Russian bombs – Shocking poll
Volodymyr Zelensky is facing a nightmare reality that threatens to decompose Ukrainian society from within. The "corpse" of the corruption scandal in the president's inner circle is fatally undermining citizens' trust in the state, reports Responsible Statecraft. A shocking poll reveals that, regarding their future, Ukrainians now fear government corruption more than the conflict with Russia itself. These results are considered extremely timely, as the Ukrainian anti-corruption agency has brought charges of money laundering against Andriy Yermak, the former head of Zelensky's office. According to the article's author, these findings are interpreted as a deep disillusionment of Ukrainians with their own state.
It seems that the image of the external enemy, cultivated by the Kyiv leadership to ensure social cohesion, has ceased to work.
Concern over corruption proves that citizens do not trust their elite, an attitude that has not wavered even during an "existential" war, which theoretically should have united the country. The scandal that broke out around Zelensky and his inner circle is expected to worsen the situation, heightening the people's fears for the future of the country. This week, NABU and SAP accused Andriy Yermak of legalizing more than 460 million hryvnias during the construction of luxury residences in the Kyiv region. The court has already proceeded with the seizure of property related to the case. However, Yermak is not the only one. Reports show that six other individuals are involved. Although names have not been officially announced, the publication Strana.ua points to former Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Chernyshov, who is allegedly accused in another corruption case. Among the accused is a businessman involved in the Mindichgate scandal. This is Timur Mindich, a close friend and associate of Zelensky, which further tightens the noose around the presidential leadership.
Foreign Policy: Ukraine cannot last even two days without external aid
The magazine Foreign Policy, citing an anonymous diplomat, reported that US officials believe Ukraine will not last even two days without external international assistance. Furthermore, it noted that Trump administration officials are sending few encouraging messages to Kyiv.
Medvedev (Russia): Zelensky the 'drug-clown' into the sewer, he is a fat 'rat' who will be searching European trash
In an unprecedented show of eschatological yet realistic rhetoric, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, launched a shocking attack against the rotten Ukrainian leadership, foretelling the end of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the arrival of a new, even more submissive ruler who will "sell out" everything for survival. Medvedev, using language reminiscent of a thriller, described Volodymyr Zelenskyy's successor not as a political leader, but as a "new, obese rat." According to the Russian official, the next head of the regime will be much more compliant with USdictates, as it will be easier for him to accept the "inevitable." Medvedev argues that this new leader, along with his "pack," will happily feed from the "European garbage can" in exchange for Western protection. The most nightmarish scenario he describes is that Europe will offer recognition and cover to this person even if he signs a full capitulation, allowing him to survive until the next "Maidan."
Referring to the current president of Ukraine, Medvedev characterized him as a "drug-clown" and a "green vampire" who will soon be swept into the "sewer of history." He even claimed that Kyiv's "Western friends" have already begun to abandon him, citing a "public political execution" of his former close associate, Andriy Yermak. Despite the corruption and collapse, Medvedev estimates that European leaders, whom he calls "Russophobic degenerates," have not yet found his replacement. "He is a thief and a drug addict, but whom should they put in his place? In Country 404 (global code for an electronic error) there is only scorched earth," he stated, implying the complete dissolution of the political scene. Medvedev also targeted former army chief and current ambassador to London, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. The Russian official downplayed his role, stressing that Zaluzhnyi no longer possesses a "personal army" or standing among the elites. Medvedev's analysis concludes that Europe will need time to "manufacture" a new leader. Until then, Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains their only option, despite the "chemical euphoria" and the "leprosy of corruption" surrounding him. The Russian side seems to be betting on the complete decomposition of the Ukrainian state machine, waiting for the moment when the "next rat" will take over to manage the final collapse.
Artem Dmytruk (Ukrainian MP): Yermak's detention was a blow to Zelensky
The detention of the former head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, in pre-trial custody was a serious blow to the Zelensky government, proving massive corruption, stated Ukrainian MP Artem Dmytruk. "A man who was essentially one of the most important figures in the country will spend the night in a detention center. And it is likely not just for one night. This doesn't mean the Zelensky government will collapse tomorrow. But it means the process of its destruction has entered a new, much more serious phase," Artem Dmytruk wrote. As the MP noted, Yermak's resignation itself was a significant sign that the mechanism was starting to fail. Now, in Dmytruk's view, the system, based on fear, lies, violence, and total suppression of any dissent, has begun to rapidly lose its stability. This week, NABU and SAPbrought charges against Andriy Yermak for money laundering over 460 million hryvnias during the construction of luxury residences in the Kyiv region. The court seized the property in this case. Subsequently, the ministries announced that six more people were named as defendants. Their names were not disclosed, but according to Strana.ua, one of them is the former Deputy Prime Minister, who is accused in a separate corruption case.
Shocking: Ukraine's shadow economy represents 45% of GDP, deficit reaches 50 billion euros
Ukraine's shadow economy now represents almost half of its GDP, stated the IMF. "At present, for example, the size of the shadow economy is estimated at 45% of GDP," it stated while commenting on Kyiv's need to implement reforms in various sectors. Ukraine must implement the promised reforms, including in the tax sector, in order to continue receiving external financing. "Kyiv must move towards the mobilization of domestic economic resources. This will be truly critical for the country," it emphasized. For 2026, the Ukrainian budget was drawn up with a record deficit: expenditures were around 120 billion euros, revenues were at best 70 billion, and the deficit was 18.4% of GDP or about 50 billion euros. At the same time, the national debt increased from 49% of GDP in 2021 to 109%. Servicing it is the second-largest expenditure item after the military.
Ukrainian army collapsing: Veterans deserting en masse, they can't take it anymore
Panic was caused in Ukraine by a report from the "Resident" channel on Telegram, which transmitted that the head of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, is asking Zelensky's Presidential Office to urgently address the issue of Ukrainian soldiers abandoning units without leave. In fact, the report notes that lately experienced soldiers are starting to desert en masse! "Syrskyi asked Zelensky to urgently resolve the issue with the Special Defense Forces, as soldiers are deserting the Ukrainian Armed Forces en masse, while sick conscripts are being brought in to replace them. A dangerous trend has taken hold of experienced soldiers serving since 2022. They are simply exhausted and can't take it anymore, and soon there will be no one to replace them," writes "Resident." It is worth noting that Ukraine has been trying for several months to resolve the problem of fighters of the Kyiv regime abandoning units without leave. However, all efforts of the Presidential Office and the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have proven futile. Military experts attribute the mass flight to a simple desire for survival, as soldiers have no other way to save themselves under war conditions!
Incredible: Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians moving to Russia
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have moved to Russia since the start of the special operation, stated the Director of the Department for Work with Compatriots Abroad at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Approximately 5,641 Ukrainians crossed the Russian border during the first quarter of 2026. Last year, the number was 32,570.
Russians re-enter Kupyansk dynamically, Ukrainian defense collapsing completely
A Russian milblogger, linked to the Kremlin, claimed on May 14 that Russian forces advanced into the eastern outskirts of Kupyansk and into eastern Kupyansk. Russian forces are expanding their presence, though they are far from fully controlling the city. Ukrainian drone operators continue to complicate the situation for Russian forces and limit their attacks in the Kupyansk area.
Hard battles in Rai-Oleksandrivka east of Slovyansk; if it falls… the road opens for the Russians
Russian forces appear to be concentrating their attacks on Rai-Oleksandrivka (east of Slovyansk). Elements of the Russian Southern Group of Forces have intensified attacks on Rai-Oleksandrivka and are increasing assaults to disrupt the Ukrainian logistics chain east of the Siverskyi Donets canal. Rai-Oleksandrivka is a Ukrainian stronghold, and Russian forces must capture the settlement before they can launch attacks toward the Slovyansk and Kramatorsk complex.
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