Ukraine
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
Putin
Trump to Call Putin Monday in Bid to End Ukraine ‘Bloodbath’
Trump to speak with Putin on Monday, urging a Ukraine ceasefire after failed Istanbul talks, “where the Russians sent a low-level delegation with no decision-making powers.”
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Von der Leyen: This Week to be Crucial for Ending Russia’s War in Ukraine
Von der Leyen told J.D. Vance they shared a desire for a just, lasting peace in Ukraine and thanked him for his efforts to help end the war in Ukraine.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 18, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 18, 2025
May 19, 2025
Ukraine
‘The Price of Freedom’ – Ukraine Celebrates ‘Day of Remembrance’ for Political Victims of USSR
“Mass political repression in the USSR, especially in the period of the ‘Great Terror’ (1937-1938) have become one of the most tragic pages of the history of Ukraine,” Ministry of Culture remembers.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Pro-EU Mayor and a Nationalist Set for Polish Presidential Runoff
A victory for the mayor would boost the centrist government led by former EU leader Donald Tusk. The nationalists have charged the country’s one million Ukrainians of taking advantage of Poland.
May 19, 2025
Ukraine
‘Peace at Any Price Is Not Peace at All’ – Former US Ambassador to Kyiv Blasts Trump’s Direction in Talks
In her first big interview since leaving her post in April, Bridget Brink warns that the Trump team is giving Russia too much leeway in negotiations, “putting pressure on the victim” instead.
May 19, 2025
Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 05-19-2025
Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war 05-19-2025 developments on the ground with KyivPost fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated war maps.
May 19, 2025
Zelensky
Pope Leo XIV Meets With President Zelensky in First Audience With Heads of State
Zelensky said the authority and voice of the Holy See would play an important role in ending this war.
May 18, 2025
Zelensky
Vance, Rubio Met Zelensky in Rome Hours Before Critical Trump Call
The Sunday meeting in Rome came as Russia launched its largest drone barrage against Ukraine in years after rare direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv failed to yield a ceasefire.
May 18, 2025
Top News
Max Levada and Ukraine’s Fight Against Heritage Theft on the Road to the EU
Without a dusty fedora and bullwhip, Max Levada is still an archaeologist on a mission, not to find the holy grail, but to save Ukraine’s national antiquities and artifacts from black market plunder.
May 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
Istanbul Talks: Head of Russian Delegation Threatened Ukraine’s Representatives
Putin “Peace Talk” leader Medinsky directly threatened Ukrainian diplomats: “Maybe some of those sitting here at this table will lose more of their loved ones. Russia is prepared to fight forever.”
May 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says Russia Launched ‘Record’ Drone Attack
Russia continues to make a mockery of Trump’s ‘peace-making’ statements.
May 18, 2025
Kyiv
Overnight Drone Attacks on Kyiv Killed at Least One, Fires Still Burning
Overnight attacks on the capital and its suburbs killed one woman and wounded three, including a child. Ukraine’s Air Force says it downed 88 of 273 drones. Firefighting continues hours later.
Updated: May 18, 2025
Ukraine
Mass Graves, Viking Legends and Muffin Therapy: Return to Izyum
A former Norwegian soldier fell in love with Ukraine. Unable to not act, he founded an organization so he could bring help where needed. Now he’s making a film about the two cultures’ historic ties.
May 18, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Meets With Leaders of Canada, Switzerland in Rome
Zelensky met with the leaders of Switzerland and Canada, which now holds the G7 Presidency. Canada’s Prime Minister confirmed the invitation for Zelensky to take part in the G7 Summit in June.
May 18, 2025
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