Ukraine
UK Targets Russian Crypto, Uranium Trade in New Sanctions
The UK imposed new sanctions targeting Russian crypto networks and uranium trade, with further measures expected.
May 26, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Meets Belarus Opposition Leader in Kyiv Summit With 24 Countries
Zelensky stressed that Ukraine has never posed a threat to Belarus and expressed gratitude to Belarusians who support Ukraine during the war.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Strikes Hit Naftogaz Infrastructure Across 4 Regions
Russian drone and missile strikes hit Naftogaz infrastructure across four regions, damaging equipment and injuring two workers.
May 26, 2026
Ukraine
General Staff: British Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Used to Hit Russian Headquarters
Hard information is thin on where exactly in Luhansk region the strike took place or the damage caused. Historically, Ukraine’s military has only launched Storm Shadows at the highest-value targets.
May 26, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Illusions of a Ceasefire in Ukraine
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine might end with a Russian victory or a Ukrainian victory, but the war ending with a negotiated ceasefire appears a remote possibility.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Builds Multi-Layered Defense Around Odesa, Military Says
Ukraine is building a multi-layered defense system around Odesa, including anti-tank ditches and fortifications.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Stop Hitting Civilians’: EU Summons Russian Envoy Over Threats Against Kyiv Diplomats
The move came after Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that its forces were beginning “systematic strikes” on Ukraine’s military-industrial facilities in Kyiv.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Facing Severe Economic Crisis? Attacks Signal Desperation | Bohdan Nahaylo
According to Bohdan Nahaylo, Editor-in-Chief of Kyiv Post, the latest brutal attacks on Ukrainian territory are a “cry of desperation” from Vladimir Putin.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Attack on Kyiv: Escalation or Intimidation?
Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine late on Saturday night, deploying some 90 missiles, 600 drones and an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile.
May 26, 2026
Putin
EU Split Over Whether to Even Have Putin Negotiator
EU countries are divided over whether to even have a European envoy for direct talks with Putin, who, some officials are arguing, is not serious about a ceasefire.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
China Urges ‘De-escalation’ After Moscow’s Kyiv Strike Threats, Silent on Embassy Evacuation
Beijing reiterated its neutral stance on the war, as Ukraine and others view Russian warnings as part of a broader intimidation campaign.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Offers Loan Write-Offs to New Russian Contract Soldiers
Putin signed a decree exempting Russian troops fighting in Ukraine and their families from repaying overdue loans under specific conditions.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Oreshnik Missile Likely Crashed After Launch – ISW
A second Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile likely malfunctioned and crashed in occupied Donetsk region during Russia’s recent large-scale strike.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
He Rides Through Fire – And We Found Him
We spoke with the courier whose photograph – showing him fearlessly riding through the site of a Russian missile strike – became a symbol of resilience and endurance.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Baltic States Look to Ukraine for Shelter Strategies against Drones
Drone incursions have become an increasing security concern for Baltic states.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
War-Hardened Kyiv Residents Return to Routine After Russian Strikes
The strikes between late Saturday and early Sunday were among the heaviest on Kyiv since Russia invaded in February 2022, leaving four people dead and multiple buildings destroyed across the capital.
May 26, 2026
Ukraine
‘We Are Staying In Kyiv’: EU Envoy Dismisses Russian Call For Diplomats To Leave
EU Ambassador Katarina Mathernova said Moscow’s rhetoric aims to spread fear but reflects desperation and the inability to break Ukraine’s resilience.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russians Report Spike in ‘Mobilization Orders’ as Military Offices Expand Reserve Checks
Russia is seeing a sharp rise in issuance of so-called “mobilization orders” to reservists during enlistment office visits.
May 26, 2026
People
OPINION: Petliura – 100 Years After His Assassination, Still Awaits Proper Recognition
Time to do justice to the memory of one of Ukraine’s major modern leaders and to bring him home, in all senses.
May 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 25, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 25, 2026
May 26, 2026