War in Ukraine
Zelensky Confirms Ongoing Logistics for Next Stages of ‘1,000 for 1,000’ Prisoner Swap
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine is actively coordinating lists and approvals for the next stages of a massive 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap with Russia.
May 17, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Intelligence and the Painful History Between Poland and Ukraine
Volhynia remains a wound Russia seeks to weaponize against Kyiv and Warsaw.
May 17, 2026
Russia
Massive Drone Wave Striking Moscow Region Ignites Oil and Electronic Facilities
Ukraine launched a massive overnight drone assault targeting the Moscow region, hitting a major oil refinery, a strategic fuel hub, and a key electronics technology park.
May 17, 2026
Europe
US Lawmakers Condemn Pentagon’s Canceled Troop Deployment to Poland as ‘Unlawful’
US lawmakers from both parties have sharply criticized the Pentagon’s sudden decision to halt a planned rotational deployment of 4,000 Texas-based troops to Poland.
May 17, 2026
Ukraine
Bulgaria’s Dara Wins 70th Anniversary Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna
Bulgarian pop singer Dara secured her country’s first-ever Eurovision victory with the party anthem “Bangaranga” at the 70th anniversary grand final in Vienna.
May 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Air Defense Downs 279 Drones in Massive Overnight Russian Barrage
Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted or suppressed 279 out of 287 Russian combat and decoy drones during a massive overnight attack that left eight civilians injured in Dnipro region.
May 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 16, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 16, 2026
May 17, 2026
OPINION: Now Is the Time to Declare Economic World War on Putin
A 10-point “business plan” to help Ukraine create a perfect storm by which to sink the Russian economy fueling Moscow’s war machine.
Updated: May 18, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv’s Independent Art Hub ‘Nahirna 22’ Faces Eviction by State Migration Service
The “Nahirna 22” art community, a prominent independent creative hub hosting over 200 artists in Kyiv, has been ordered to vacate its workshops by May 31.
May 16, 2026
Europe
France Ready to Partner With Ukraine on Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that France is ready to cooperate directly on neutralizing Russian ballistic missile threats.
May 16, 2026
Putin
Soviet-Era Dissident and Activist Nina Litvinova Dies by Suicide at 80, Blaming Putin
Prominent human rights defender and Soviet-era dissident Nina Litvinova has died by suicide at 80, leaving a final letter directly condemning Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
May 16, 2026
Putin
OPINION: From Bad to Worse – Putin’s Post-Victory Day Parade Conundrum
Something was missing in Moscow’s Red Square during this most sacred of Soviet and Russian holidays.
May 16, 2026
Europe
Rutte to Meet European Defense CEOs to Face Trump’s Demands
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is gathering Europe’s top defense executives in Brussels to accelerate weapons manufacturing and fulfill Donald Trump’s demands for increased defense spending.
May 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
China, US Cooperating to Force Diplomatic Resolution to Ukraine and Middle East Wars
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi confirmed that Beijing and Washington are deploying “significant efforts” to jumpstart peace negotiations for the stalemated conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
May 16, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: The West Needs to Rethink Ukraine – From Aid to Partnership
Ukraine is no longer just a wartime ally – It is becoming a global hub for defense, technology, and industrial innovation.
May 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Artillery Strike Kills Civilian in Central Kherson
A targeted Russian artillery bombardment struck central Kherson, killing one civilian and wounding two others, while a concurrent missile strike hit industrial infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih.
May 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Madyar’ Accuses Lukashenko of Giving Russia Air Corridors for Shahed Strikes
The Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, condemned Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko for allowing Russia to use his country as a transit hub for Shahed strikes.
May 16, 2026
Putin
Putin to Visit China for Strategic Talks Following Trump’s Beijing Summit
Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 to meet with Xi Jinping, aiming to reinforce Moscow’s critical economic and strategic partnership following US President Donald Trump’s visit.
May 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Hails 1,000-Kilometer Deep Strikes as Ukraine’s ‘Long-Range Sanctions’
President Volodymyr Zelensky praised a highly successful week of asymmetric operations, confirming deep-theater strikes targeting Russian ships and energy facilities nearly 1,000 km away.
May 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Repatriates 528 Bodies of Fallen Defenders in Latest Handover
Ukraine has successfully recovered the bodies of 528 fallen servicemen through a coordinated multi-agency repatriation effort, moving them to forensic facilities for formal identification.
May 16, 2026