Ukraine
Interview
‘They Told Me I Would Die in Captivity. I Knew Ukraine Would Survive’
Volodymyr Mykolaienko, the former mayor of Kherson, spent three years in Russian captivity. He reflects on the torture he was subjected to, defiance and Kherson’s resistance.
May 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Through Azovstal and Captivity: A Mariupol Defender’s Story (Part I)
An exclusive Kyiv Post interview with an officer from Ukraine’s 12th Brigade Azov who defended Mariupol from the first day of Russia’s 2022 invasion until the final days at Azovstal.
May 20, 2026
Ukraine
KADORR Group Gifts Apartments to 19 Ukrainian Families Displaced by War
Ruslan Kivan’s housing initiative has provided more than Hr.100 million ($2.3 million) in aid in 2026, including new apartments for families displaced by war.
May 20, 2026
Russia
Ukraine ‘Overtakes’ Russia in Assaults for First Time as Kremlin Losses Mount, Syrsky Says
Ukraine has surpassed Russia in daily assaults, Syrsky says, as Kyiv prepares reforms, warns of a Belarus threat, and reports heavy Russian losses.
May 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 19, 2026
May 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Two Killed, Six Wounded in Russian Overnight Strike on Dnipro
A wider overnight assault also hit Odesa and Sumy Oblast, as officials warned civilian casualties continue to rise.
Updated: May 20, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine’s UN Envoy Urges Sanctions on Russia’s War Machine After Deadly May Attacks
Melnyk said Russia’s May strikes killed dozens of civilians and exposed gaps in sanctions enforcement on missile components.
May 20, 2026
Ukraine
UN Security Council Accuses Russia of Escalating Attacks on Ukrainian Civilians, Aid Workers
UN officials warned the war is becoming “deadlier by the day” after major Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine.
May 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Rescues Ongoing in Konotop After Russian Strike Leaves Locals Trapped Under Rubble
At least six people were injured as rescuers continued searching for residents after part of a residential building collapsed in the Sumy region.
May 20, 2026
Ukraine
Frontline Situation Has Shifted in Ukraine’s Favor, Zelensky Says
President Zelensky said he has approved Ukraine’s long-range strikes for June.
May 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Attack on Dnipro Injures 5, Sparks Fire
Regional authorities said all five victims were hospitalized after the strike, with two people reported in serious condition.
May 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Commander Discusses 2-Month Troop Rotations as War Grinds Forward
Ukraine’s commander in chief also touched on the subject of demobilization, striking a less optimistic tone compared to earlier remarks from the defense ministry.
May 19, 2026
Ukraine
US Wants Access to Ukrainian Drone Technology in Proposed Defense Deal
The United States is seeking access to Ukrainian drone technology and intellectual property rights as part of a proposed defense cooperation deal.
May 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Needs $43B in External Financing for 2027, Finance Minister Says
Ukraine requires $43 billion in external financing in 2027, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said at the G7 finance ministers’ meeting in Paris.
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Sees Opening for Hungary Reset as Budapest Hardens Tone on Russia
The change in tone follows a political shake-up in Hungary after the election victory of Péter Magyar, whose government has begun distancing itself from the confrontational policies of Viktor Orbán.
May 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Agencies Conduct Searches in Supreme Court Corruption Case
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies said they are carrying out investigative actions involving current and former Supreme Court judges as part of an ongoing corruption case.
May 19, 2026
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