Ukraine
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 28, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 28, 2026
May 29, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Envoy Melnyk Blasts Russia’s ‘Fake’ Starobilsk Narrative at UN
Melnyk said Moscow’s own documents undermined its narrative, showing absolutely no children on the casualty list Russia itself published.
May 29, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Briefly Under Air Alert Over Ballistic Missile Threat
Ukraine’s Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat across several regions before alerts were later lifted in Kyiv and elsewhere.
May 29, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Issues Nationwide Missile Warning Over MiG-31K Takeoff
Ukraine’s Air Force warned of a nationwide missile threat overnight after detecting the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K aircraft.
May 29, 2026
Ukraine
UN Condemns Escalation in Ukraine War After Russian Strikes
UN officials warned Moscow’s latest attacks and threats against Kyiv are deepening civilian suffering and raising the risk of wider escalation.
May 29, 2026
Ukraine
Washington’s Step Back From Ukraine Mediation May Help Kyiv, Former US Ambassador Says
Pifer says a pause in US mediation could spare Ukraine from one-sided concessions while opening space for a more balanced European role.
May 29, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Fortifies Belarus Border Amid Growing Threats
Ukraine is reinforcing its full 1,085-kilometer border with Belarus as fears of a northern threat persist.
May 28, 2026
Europe
Poland’s Orlen Energy Group Says It Is ‘in Talks’ Over a Stake in Ukraine’s Ukrnafta
Orlen CEO Ireneusz Fafara confirmed the Polish group has entered negotiations over a stake in Ukrnafta, citing a conviction that Ukraine will emerge victorious from the war.
May 28, 2026
NATO
Latvia Installs ‘Dragon Teeth’ on Russian Border as NATO Assigns New Corps to Defend Baltics
Latvia is installing “dragon’s teeth” on its border with Russia while NATO prepares a new German-Netherlands Corps to defend Estonia and Latvia against possible future attack.
May 28, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Oreshnik’ Use Backfires On Putin By Exposing Russian Missile Tech – US Lawmaker
A US lawmaker said Russia’s use of the “Oreshnik” missile in Ukraine may backfire by giving Kyiv and Western analysts access to debris that reveals its capabilities.
May 28, 2026
Ukraine
Europe Cannot Be Both Ukraine’s Ally and Russia’s Negotiating Partner – Norway’s Foreign Minister
Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says Europe’s strong support for Ukraine makes a neutral mediator role impossible, as EU foreign ministers gather in Lemesos, Cyprus to debate the EU’s next diplomatic step on May 28.
May 28, 2026
Russia
Drones Strike 3 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers in Black Sea Near Turkey
The incidents occurred near the Turkish district of Turkeli, prompting Ankara to dispatch coast guard vessels to the area. No casualties were reported among the crews.
May 28, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Ready to Pay for More Patriot Systems, Stefanishyna Says
Ukraine is ready to finance additional Patriot systems and interceptor missiles as Russia intensifies ballistic attacks, Kyiv’s ambassador to Washington said.
May 28, 2026
Europe
EU Approves €2.8B Ukraine Facility Payment
The EU Council approved the seventh disbursement under the Ukraine Facility on May 28, bringing total payments since 2024 to €26.8 billion ($31.1 billion) out of the program’s €50 billion ($58 billion) envelope.
May 28, 2026
War in Ukraine
Resilience Within Music
After Russia’s full-scale invasion scattered her choir across Europe, a pianist in Kharkiv rebuilt a community where singing together offers a brief distance from the war surrounding the city.
May 28, 2026
Belarus
Belarusian Components Found in Russian ‘Oreshnik’ Missile
Ukrainian officials said components produced at a Belarusian factory were found inside Russia’s “Oreshnik” missile used in attacks against Ukraine.
May 28, 2026
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