Zelensky ready for trilateral meeting with Trump, Putin
"We are ready for the 'Trump, Putin, and me' format, and we are ready for the Trump-Putin, Trump-Zelensky format, and then the three of us," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian cruise missile factory, SBU source says, in one of largest reported strikes of full-scale war
Dozens of Ukrainian drones were shot down by Russian air defenses as they approached Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claimed on May 28.
China denies Ukraine's allegations of supplying arms, defense components to Russia
China's reaction follows remarks by the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko, about Beijing allegedly providing defense components to 20 Russian military-industrial manufacturing facilities.
UK to funnel $3 billion to Ukraine's arms, hardware repairs under G7 loan covered by Russian assets
The funds will be used to purchase foreign-made defense products, repair and maintain military equipment, implement joint projects with Ukrainian and international defense companies, and purchase other critical materials, including Ukrainian-made products.
After 3 days of consecutive attacks on Ukraine, Russia calls UN meeting over alleged European 'threats to peace'
Moscow requested a meeting of the U.N. Security Council over Europe's alleged "threats to international peace and security," Russia's U.N. envoy, Dmitry Polyansky, said on May 27, only a day after Russia launched its largest drone attack against Ukraine.
Russia changes drone tactics to bypass Ukraine's air defense, Air Force says
Russia's new tactic is to launch the drones at high altitudes, more than 2 kilometers (1.4 miles) above the ground, and keep changing the drones' routes. Then, the drones swoop down directly onto the target, Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said.
At least 206 Ukrainian soldiers died in Russian captivity amid brutal treatment, AP reports
At least 206 of the 5,000 Ukrainian soldiers repatriated to Ukraine died in Russian captivity, the Associated Press (AP) reported on May 27.
Turkey's FM to visit Kyiv on May 29-30 after discussing Ukraine peace efforts with Putin, media reports
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 26 to discuss recent peace initiatives and the May 16 talks in Istanbul, Reuters reported.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 19 over past day
Russian forces launched 60 drones from the Russian cities of Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, and Primorsk-Akhtarsk, as well as from Russian-occupied Crimea, against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
Sweden allocates over $500 million for Ukraine's defense
The recent financial contribution is part of Sweden's 19th aid package for Ukraine, which was presented earlier this year.
'It’s okay, Mom, I’m home' —Ukraine, Russia hold largest prisoner swap of the war
Editor's note: The article incorrectly said that only soldiers were brought back to Ukraine as part of the exchange. Ukraine has brought back home 290 soldiers and 120 civilians. Their eyes fill with tears as they hear people shouting, ‘Thank you!’ and ‘Glory to Ukraine!’ The soldiers have just arrived
Almost 50,000 draft-age men detained trying to illegally cross border since 2022, Border Guard says
The number of cases has "significantly increased" since the beginning of martial law, according to Ukraine's State Border Guard Service.
Fire breaks out at thermal power plant in Kyiv Oblast, 2 dead
Rescuers continue to work at the scene, while the consequences of the accident are still being determined.
US opposes joint G7 statement on further support for Ukraine, Politico reports
This is not the first time that the U.S. has blocked joint G7 statements in support of Ukraine and condemning Russia's war.
US Senate to vote on new Russia sanctions unless peace efforts progress soon, Senator Graham says
The U.S.-mediated negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have stalled, as Moscow continues to refuse a ceasefire.
Pope Leo willing to host Ukraine peace talks in Vatican, Italy's Meloni says
Following the election of the new pope, several of Ukraine's partners, including the United States, suggested that the Vatican could become a neutral platform for further peace talks.
'Trump doesn't know how to deal with gangsters' — US lets Ukraine down, once again
In what is now a semi-regular occurrence, the workings of U.S.-led global diplomacy has cast a dark shadow over Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on May 19 in the latest attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. The call came
Trump administration considers deporting nearly 200,000 Ukrainians using foreign aid funds, WP reports
During Joe Biden's presidency, Ukrainians and Haitians were granted temporary protection, allowing them to stay in the U.S. if they could not return to their home country.
Zelensky had to remind Trump peace talks already underway during call with EU leaders, Axios reports
Donald Trump told the leaders that Vladimir Putin agreed to start direct negotiations on a ceasefire immediately, which led to a few seconds of "puzzled silence," Axios reported.
'Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war' — Zelensky says after Putin-Trump call
"Clear and realistic proposals must be on the table. Ukraine is ready for any effective negotiation format. And if Russia continues to put forward unrealistic conditions and undermine possible results, there must be harsh consequences," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
'Status quo hasn't changed' — Ukraine reacts to Putin-Trump call
Putin and Trump held a phone call on May 19, during which the Russian leader refused to agree to a ceasefire and instead declared readiness to negotiate a "memorandum regarding a potential future peace treaty."
EU to adopt 17th sanctions package against Russia on May 20; 18th package underway
EU ambassadors on May 14 agreed on the bloc's 17th package of sanctions against Russia, primarily targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers.
Ukraine's French-trained brigade faces fresh misconduct allegations; Ground Forces commander launches probe
Ukrainska Pravda published an investigation into a possible involvement of the brigade's command in handing out falsified bonus payments and demanding bribes.
Ukraine could launch war crime probe against Kim Jong Un over backing Russia, former ICC chief says
There are sufficient legal grounds for Ukraine to initiate a case against North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un for assisting Russia in the war, according to Song Sang-hyun, former president of the ICC.
Trump seeks direct peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, Zelensky says
"For Trump, the most important thing is direct talks between Ukraine and Russia," President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding that Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Russian President Vladimir Putin's adviser, Vladimir Medinsky, held a call on May 19 and discussed a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange.
Zelensky dismisses Putin's demand to withdraw troops from 4 Ukrainian regions
"It means that they (Russia) don't want peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "If they demand what they know we won't agree to," he added.
Who is Vladimir Medinsky? The Putin aide leading Russia’s delegation at Ukraine peace talks
Despite an invitation from President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet face to face in Istanbul, President Vladimir Putin was a no-show in Turkey, sending instead an aide, Vladimir Medinsky, to head the Russian delegation in peace talks. Medinsky headed the last and only other direct talks between the two sides in
MPs appeal to Zelensky with request to award title of Hero of Ukraine to journalist Roshchyna
Viktoria Roshchyna, 27, disappeared in August 2023 while reporting from Ukraine's Russian-occupied territories. Moscow admitted she was in Russian detention the following year.
Putin on trial? Dutch minister on EU-led tribunal
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel speaks about the future of the EU-led special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine and its role in bringing Russia to justice.
3 killed, 9 injured in a Russian missile strike on city of Sumy
The air raid was announced at around 2:30 p.m. local time, while the explosion sounded around 2:50 p.m. The number of victims killed rose to three, Sumy Oblast Governor Oleh Hryhorov reported at 8:42 p.m.
Ukraine's gas storage reserves fall to their lowest level in at least 11 years
Ukraine's underground storage facilities are currently using 19.4% of their capacity. Almost 32%, or 2.79 bcm, less gas is available in the storages than in the previous year, according to the estimates.
As ceasefire talks loom, most Ukrainians oppose elections without full peace deal with Russia
The majority of Ukrainians, 71%, do not support holding elections before a full peace deal, even in the case of a ceasefire and security guarantees, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) on May 14.
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