Ukraine
Putin
Trump Calls Putin in Push for Ukraine Ceasefire
Trump had held out the possibility of joining Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul last week if there was a chance of meeting Putin, but the Russian leader was a no-show.
May 19, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Called Zelensky Before Putin on Monday, Kyiv Says
Multiple reports originating from Ukraine’s presidential office said US President Donald Trump held an unexpected phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
May 19, 2025
Kyiv
Russia Recruited Teenager to Bomb Kyiv Draft Office, Ukraine Says
The case follows a string of similar incidents in which Ukraine accused Russia of recruiting locals to manufacture and deliver explosive devices against government institutions.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Drone War, Up Close: Fiber-Optics and AI on Ukraine’s Front Line
As Russia’s so-called Victory Day ceasefire fizzled, Kyiv Post visited an AFU drone team near Pokrovsk to see how fiber-optic coils and AI tools are being used to outsmart Russian jamming.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Officer Resigns Command in Elite Brigade, Slams Top Generals for ‘Stupid Missions’
A veteran combat commander, with two medals for valor, led an attack unit in the 47th Brigade, a hand-picked unit armed with US-made Bradley fighting vehicles and Abrams tanks, quit on Saturday.
May 19, 2025
Zelensky
‘Much Depends on Romania in Security Matters’ – Zelensky Speaks to President-Elect Dan
Zelensky congratulates Romania’s new president Nicușor Dan after his defeat against far-right candidate George Simion.
May 19, 2025
Budanov
Where’s the Missile? No Sign of Russia’s Yars ICBM Launch
Russia claimed to be planning the launch of a Yars ICBM which many said was to intimidate Ukraine and the West – but the missile never left the ground, and no videos or flight data emerged.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Australian Abrams Tanks en Route to Ukraine – Media
The process of loading the first of 49 vehicles onto a cargo ship has begun, but for security reasons, the government is not disclosing their current location or expected arrival date in Europe.
May 19, 2025
NATO
OPINION: Forward Together in Support of Ukraine?
Discussions at recent Estonian security conference highlighted that many attendees want to overcome disappointment about levels of Western support for Ukraine and move on.
May 19, 2025
Putin
OPINION: From Here to Absurdity?
Where do things stand after a flurry of diplomatic activity following last week’s Istanbul debacle and as we await Trump’s phone call to Putin.
May 19, 2025
Putin
OPINION: Putin Is a ‘No Show’ in Istanbul
Putin answered Trump’s question concerning whether or not a deal was possible – no. The question now is – what does “proceed accordingly” mean?
May 19, 2025
Sweden
US Resumes Black Sea High-Altitude Drone Surveillance After 11-Month Absence
A Sweden-based aviation tracking service reported on Saturday that a US RQ-4B Global Hawk surveillance drone had made the first flight over the Black Sea area in nearly a year.
May 19, 2025
Ukraine
‘No Russian Junk in the Black Sea’ – SBU Drones Double Down on Kremlin Radar, Depots on Gas Platforms
SBU hits Russian radars and supply depots on Black Sea gas rigs using air and sea drones in a coordinated strike dubbed a model of “paired” drone warfare.
May 19, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
135 Strikes in 24 Hours: Russia Pounds Sumy Region with Bombs, Missiles, Drones
The Russians carried out nearly 10 strikes using guided aerial bombs and dropped explosive ordnance from drones more than 60 times, alongside launching a missile attack.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 17 May 2025
Latest from the British Defence Intelligence.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Eyes Total Takeover of 4 Ukrainian Regions by Year-End, Testing Trump’s Resolve
Putin believes Russian forces will seize four Ukrainian regions by year-end, ahead of a call with Trump, who faces pressure from allies not to rush a deal.
May 19, 2025
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