War in Ukraine
Putin Faces Domestic Headwinds But Grip on Power is Tight
The 73-year-old’s popularity has taken a hit: his approval rating last month dipped to its lowest since 2022, according to independent polling.
May 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 21, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 21, 2026
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
US Intelligence Says Ukraine Regained Territory After Cutting Off Russia’s Illegal Starlink Use
US intelligence says Russia’s battlefield communications were weakened after Ukraine disabled Starlink terminals.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
Road to Moscow Closed as Russia’s Yaroslavl Region Reports Drone Attack
Russian officials said traffic was shut for safety after reported drone strikes and explosions in the city.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
France Urges China to Press Russia to End War in Ukraine
Russia’s isolation since the full-scale invasion has pushed it closer to Beijing, Paris said, urging China to use that leverage.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
Sybiha Briefs NATO Chief on Rising Threats From Belarus
Ukraine’s FM said the war is at a “pivotal moment,” urging stronger NATO deterrence against threats from Belarus.
May 22, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Warns Ukraine Cannot Risk ‘Another February 2022’
Ukraine is reinforcing air defenses and fortifications near Kyiv to prevent a repeat of the risks seen during Russia’s 2022 invasion.
May 21, 2026
Ukraine
Fico Rejects Merz Plan for Ukraine’s EU Status
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rejected a proposal by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to grant Ukraine associate EU membership without voting rights.
May 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
Lukashenko Says He Is Ready to Meet Zelensky ‘Anywhere’ in Ukraine or Belarus
Belarusian leader Lukashenko said he is prepared to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky “at any point” in Ukraine or Belarus.
May 21, 2026
Ukraine
Czech Army Chief Says Ukraine Belongs in NATO
Karel Řehka said Ukraine should eventually join NATO, calling it a “logical step” for further security measures regarding the region.
May 21, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine Wipes Out Russian FSB HQ in Occupied Kherson, Zelensky Says
Ukrainian special forces drones struck a Russian FSB headquarters and destroyed a Pantsir-S1 air defense system in occupied southern Ukraine
May 21, 2026
Putin
ANALYSIS: No Pipeline Deal – But What Did Putin Secure in China?
Though the fate of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline remains unclear, Putin managed to secure 41 agreements in Beijing – plus a joint tirade against Europe and the US.
May 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Launches Major Security Operation Near Belarus Border
Ukraine launched enhanced security measures in regions bordering Russia and Belarus amid concerns over escalation and threats.
May 21, 2026
Russia
Russia’s ‘Kyiv in 3 Days’ Narrative Has Collapsed, Budanov Says
Kyrylo Budanov said Moscow is being forced to lower its ambitions in the war against Ukraine, moving from promises to seize Kyiv in days to demands for Ukraine’s neutrality and non-nuclear status.
May 21, 2026
Drones
Ukraine Aims to Intercept 95% of Air Targets as 27 Private Enterprises Join Air Defense Project
Defense Minister said the share of Shaheds destroyed by interceptor drones has doubled over the past four months, despite Russia increasing the number of launched kamikaze drones by around 35% every month.
May 21, 2026
Ukraine
Many NATO Members ‘Not Spending Enough’ to Support Ukraine: NATO Chief
Aid to Ukraine “is not evenly distributed now within NATO,” Rutte told reporters in the Swedish city of Helsingborg ahead of a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting.
May 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
Through Azovstal and Captivity: A Mariupol Defender’s Story (Part II)
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 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
No Economic Model Can Predict When Russia Runs Out of Money for War, NBU Says
Russia profits from Middle East chaos, but oil revenues mask a stagnating economy whose collapse no model can time, Ukraine’s central bank said.
May 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
KADORR Gifts Homes to Ukrainians Who Lost Everything to War
Eleven Ukrainian families who lost their homes because of Russia’s war received new apartments in Odesa through an initiative organized by KADORR Group and chairman Ruslan Kivan.
May 21, 2026
NATO
Latvia Ramps Up Air Defenses as Drone Alerts Continue for Third Day
The Latvian Armed Forces confirmed that at least one drone was detected in national airspace on Thursday, triggering the deployment of NATO Baltic Air Policing fighter jets.
May 21, 2026