NATO
On Russia’s Doorstep, Norway Goes ‘Total Defence’ Mode
Norway is expanding bomb shelters, stockpiling supplies and preparing civilians for potential conflict as war could once again reach the NATO country
May 23, 2026
US
Republicans, Democrats Unite to Pressure Pentagon Over Ukraine Aid
A bipartisan group of US senators demands that Pete Hegseth release $600 million in delayed security assistance for Ukraine.
May 23, 2026
Ukraine
‘This War Will Not End With a Deal’ – Ukraine’s Former Chief Diplomat Dmytro Kuleba
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister reflects on Ukraine’s strategic victory and the trials that nevertheless face the country as it recovers from war.
May 23, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian War Drama Among Favourites for Cannes Top Prize
A Russian family drama set during Moscow’s mobilization for the war has emerged as one of the leading contenders for the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize.
May 23, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 22, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 22, 2026
May 23, 2026
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Ukrainian Defiance, Spartans at Azovstal and Thermopylae – The Siege of Mariupol
Outnumbered ten to one, outgunned, surrounded from day one – Mariupol’s defenders proved that Ukraine would fight, and changed the war.
May 23, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Blasts Russian ‘Disinformation’ Over Alleged Attacks on Civilian Sites
The General Staff said Ukrainian forces hit an elite drone warfare unit within the Russian armed forces while adhering to international humanitarian law.
May 23, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Director’s Ukraine War Drama Among Cannes Favorites
The exiled filmmaker said those who want “an end to this hell” will understand the Cannes contender clearly.
May 23, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Dismisses Russian Accusations Over Dormitory Attack in Occupied Luhansk
Ukraine’s General Staff said its forces targeted a Russian drone unit in Starobilsk, not civilian infrastructure.
May 23, 2026
Zelensky to Attend NATO Summit in July, Alliance Chief Says
The NATO summit is scheduled for July 7-8 in Turkey, following last year’s meeting in Hague, which Zelensky attended and delivered a keynote address.
May 23, 2026
Ukraine
NATO Chief: Ukraine Must Have What It Needs to Defend Itself
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Ukraine’s front line is stabilizing, praised Kyiv’s battlefield innovation, and confirmed Zelensky had been invited to NATO’s Ankara summit.
May 23, 2026
War in Ukraine
Rubio: Ukraine Peace Talks Stalled, US Ready to Mediate If ‘Opportunities Emerge’
Rubio says while other actors could theoretically take on the role of mediator, no alternative framework currently appears viable.
May 22, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine Strengthens Frontline Positions as 590 Sq. Km Liberated in 2026
Zelensky says Ukraine has liberated 590 square kilometers since January and continues deep strikes on Russian oil infrastructure hundreds of kilometers from the border.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Aid by the Numbers: What Taxpayers Actually Fund
How much does supporting Ukraine actually cost individual taxpayers?
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Pushes to Open 6 EU Clusters in June as Budapest Obstacle ‘Removed’ – Sybiha
Ukraine demands opening all six EU negotiation clusters in June, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says, pushing full membership talks and rejecting “associate” status proposals.
May 22, 2026
Russia
Kyiv Reports Over 13,300 Russian Chemical Attacks Since 2022
Ukrainian officials said that while incidents were mostly sporadic in 2023, their intensity has significantly increased since 2024.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
London Court Upholds $3B Judgment Against PrivatBank's Former Owners
Ukraine’s largest bank has defeated a bid by Ihor Kolomoisky and Hennadiy Boholiubov to overturn the $3 billion fraud judgment issued against them last year.
May 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Hits Russian Ammo Depots, Air Defenses
The Ukrainian military said it struck Russian air defense systems, command posts, drone control centers and ammunition depots overnight.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
Belarus Opposition Leader Tsikhanouskaya May Soon Visit Ukraine, Says Sybiha
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya could visit Ukraine soon.
May 22, 2026
Russia
Russian Shahed Drone Downed in Mali, Marking First Potential Use in Africa
Rebels in Mali reportedly shot down a Russian Shahed drone for the first time, exposing Moscow’s growing use of Iranian-style UAV warfare across Africa.
May 22, 2026