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Largest Strike on Kyiv, Russian Starlink Alternatives, Potential US Aid – Ukraine Latest, May 14
Russia’s record attack, Yermak on bail, Starlink alternatives, US aid moves, and Latvia’s political shake-up – updates from Ukraine and beyond
May 14, 2026
Putin
‘We Decide Who Speaks for Us’ – Merz Rebuffs Putin’s Negotiator Proposal
The comments from the German chancellor came after Moscow voiced openness in negotiations with the EU – but only if the bloc is represented by a pro-Kremlin politician.
May 14, 2026
Putin
Kremlin Demands Ukraine Leave Donbas to ‘Open a Corridor’ Toward Peace Talks
The Kremlin said Ukraine must withdraw troops from Donbas and what it unilaterally deems Russian regions before Moscow would move toward peace negotiations.
May 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
No ‘Specifics’ on Peace Deal After Putin Says Ukraine War Nears End – Kremlin
Speaking after Moscow’s Victory Day parade on Red Square, Putin said the war is “moving toward its end” but offered no details on what that would mean in practice.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine
EU Has No Unified Position on Russia Talks, Kallas Says
EU foreign policy chief Kallas said the bloc lacks a unified position on Russia, warning Moscow is not negotiating in good faith.
May 11, 2026
Ukraine
Finland Urges Direct Europe-Russia Talks
Finland’s president urged Europe to open direct talks with Moscow, saying US policy no longer fully aligns with European interests.
May 11, 2026
EU
Ukraine Says Battlefield Stabilized as Drone Interceptions Surge to 90%
Speaking ahead of an EU foreign ministers’ meeting, Sybiha said Ukraine’s battlefield position had significantly improved, largely due to sustained Western support.
May 11, 2026
Putin
Berlin Sceptical as Putin Floats Ex-German Leader as Ukraine Mediator
Putin proposes ex-German chancellor Gerhard Schröder as Ukraine war mediator, but Berlin dismisses it as a “bogus offer” amid deep scepticism.
May 11, 2026
‘Saving Kyiv Regime Is Not Our Plan’: Putin Rejects Ukraine Proposal To Limit Long-Range Strikes
Speaking to a Russian state television interviewer, Putin said Ukraine had suggested a mutual halt to long-range strikes as a step toward de-escalation.
June 29, 2026
