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
EU
EU Vows Help for Farmers Hit by Iran War Fertilizer Price Hikes
It was a one-two punch for farmers already facing higher costs because of the war in Ukraine.
May 19, 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
Russia
Russia’s Zvyagintsev Sets Film Amid ‘Disaster’ Ukraine War
Asked how the film might be viewed by Russians who watch pirated copies or use VPNs to get around internet censorship rules, Zvyagintsev said he expected many to understand his views.
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
China Reportedly Trained Around 200 Russian Troops – Some Deployed to Ukraine
Reuters, citing its European intelligence sources, said China helped train around 200 Russian soldiers, with some having been subsequently deployed in Ukraine.
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
Russia
Trump Says Xi Never Told Him Putin ‘Regrets’ Invading Ukraine, Echoing Beijing’s Rebuff
China dismissed a report claiming Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin could regret invading Ukraine, calling the report “completely false.”
Updated: 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
US
OPINION: China-US Jaw-Jaw
Trump and Xi met in Beijing, exchanged flattery, and agreed on little – but keeping the peace may be the point.
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
War in Ukraine
Estonia Shoots Down Drone for First Time as Latvia Warns of Possible Airspace Intrusion
Estonia said it shot down a drone over southern parts of the country for the first time, while neighboring Latvia issued a possible airspace threat warning amid reports of another suspected drone intrusion.
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