World
Putin
OPINION: Putin’s Potemkin Red Square
Putin’s appearance at Moscow’s anemic Victory Day parade was a painful display of nostalgia stained by denial.
May 11, 2026
Ukraine
Germany, Ukraine to Jointly Produce Long-Range Drones in Expanded Defense Partnership
Germany and Ukraine are expanding defense cooperation through joint drone production projects, including long-range unmanned systems capable of reaching 1,500 km (932 miles).
May 11, 2026
NATO
Hungary Says It Will Stop Using EU Veto as ‘Blackmail’
Hungary’s new foreign minister said Budapest will stop using EU vetoes for political pressure and work to rebuild trust with European allies.
May 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
Turning Point in Ukraine? Kyiv Seizes Initiative as Russia Falters on Battlefield
For the first time in nearly three years, momentum in the war appears to shift toward Ukraine, as Russian forces lose ground and face mounting drone-driven losses.
May 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Floods Info Space With AI War Videos as Gains Stall – ISW
Last week, Russia published a video claiming Ukrainian troops from the 81st Air Assault Brigade surrendered and raised a Russian flag in the Donetsk region.
May 11, 2026
Russia
Swedish Intelligence Suspects Two of Exporting Industrial Products to Russia
According to court documents viewed by AFP, the suspected “aggravated sanctions violations” were believed to have occurred between June 2025 and May 2026.
May 11, 2026
Ukraine
Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Ceasefire Violations
Russia and Ukraine traded accusations of violating a three-day ceasefire as fighting continued, with a Russian drone hitting a Kharkiv home and injuring civilians, including children.
May 11, 2026
US
Trump’s China Visit: What to Expect
The relationship between the US and China has been driven by reciprocal leverage across trade, AI technology, critical minerals, energy security and military positioning.
May 11, 2026
US
Trump, Xi to Hold Talks on Trade, Iran and AI
Trump and China’s Xi are set to meet in Beijing this week for talks expected to cover trade, Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear issues.
May 11, 2026
Germany
‘He's a Russian Lobbyist’: Kallas Rejects Putin Choosing Schröder as EU Negotiator
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russia should not influence who negotiates on behalf of the European Union.
May 11, 2026
Germany
Pistorius Makes Unannounced Visit to Kyiv for Defense Production Talks
Pistorius said Berlin and Kyiv are preparing new joint arms development projects, including advanced drone systems of varying ranges, some capable of striking deep behind enemy lines.
May 11, 2026
Ukraine
Latvia’s Defense Minister Steps Down After Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Tanks
Latvia’s defense minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks, exposing gaps in Baltic air defenses and sparking political fallout.
May 11, 2026
Iran
Trump Rejects Iran Deal as Oil Price Surges, Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Trump rejects Iran’s proposal as “totally unacceptable,” sending oil prices soaring and raising fears of prolonged war and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 11, 2026
Putin
Berlin Sceptical as Putin Floats Ex-German Leader as Ukraine Mediator
Putin proposes ex-German chancellor Gerhard Schröder as Ukraine war mediator, but Berlin dismisses it as a “bogus offer” amid deep scepticism.
May 11, 2026
Russia
Caspian Sea Emerges as Strategic ‘Blind Spot’ for Russia-Iran Military Logistics
The Caspian Sea has transformed into a critical, unmonitored trade route, allowing Russia to supply Iran with drone components and essential goods away from US naval reach.
May 10, 2026
Social media
ANALYSIS: Revolt of the Masses: Why People Are Aggressive in Social Media, What to Do
Kyiv Post analyzes present-day divisiveness accompanying social media – now at an alarming tenor – despite the intention to use technology to facilitate com
May 10, 2026
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