Ukraine denies Russian presence in Sumy Oblast border village, media reports
Earlier, Russia's state-run news agency TASS claimed that Russian forces had entered Yunakivka, a village near the Russian border in Sumy Oblast.
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13 killed, 51 receive medical care after Russian strikes on Ukraine over past day
Russian attacks killed at least 13 civilians during attacks against Ukraine over the past day, regional authorities reported. At least 51 people required medical attention.
'Shoot them on the spot' — Ukraine's military intel records over 150 cases of Russia executing POWs
The agency noted that this figure includes those cases recorded by HUR, suggesting the actual total may be higher.
UK probes possible Russian involvement in arson attacks targeting PM Starmer, FT reports
Two Ukrainian nationals, Roman Lavrynovych and Petro Pochynok, and a Romanian national, Stanislav Carpiuc, have been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.
Russian chemical plant, missile parts manufacturer targeted in alleged Ukrainian drone strike
The Energia facility, which lies in the Lipetsk Oblast city of Yelets, was attacked for the second night in a row, with residents reporting at least five explosions overnight, Astra reported.
General Staff: Russia has lost 979,830 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,130 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Pentagon may downgrade Ukraine-focused office amid policy restructure, media reports
As part of a broader policy realignment, this office would be merged into the Pentagon's Europe and NATO office, reducing its prominence despite its critical role since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russia’s top exporters slash rail shipments amid economic slowdown, Reuters reports
A document seen by Reuters reveals that firms such as Rusal and Gazpromneft intend to reduce the volumes they plan to move by rail in 2025, prompting Russian Railways to slash spending by an additional 32.5 billion rubles ($408 million).
EU to sanction Nord Stream 2 pipeline as Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire, Bloomberg reports
The EU is close to restricting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in a new round of sanctions as Russia refuses a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported.
Russia hits Kyiv with drones, missiles hours after largest prisoner exchange kicks off
Multiple people were injured as multiple waves of explosions rocked Kyiv overnight on May 24 during a massive Russian drone and missile attack.
Russian jets violate Finnish airspace, defense ministry says
Two Russian military aircraft are suspected of violating Finland's airspace, the country's defense ministry reported on May 23.
Ukraine would like Trump to attend potential Zelensky-Putin meeting, Sybiha says
Ukraine would like U.S. President Donald Trump to be present at a potential meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told journalists.
EU to restore quotas on Ukrainian farm imports in June, Bloomberg reports
The move marks a significant shift in EU trade policy toward Kyiv, as bloc members seek to balance wartime support for Ukraine with growing domestic unrest from European farmers.
Ukraine, US officially launch joint Reconstruction Investment Fund
"The last step was a diplomatic note from the United States, which I personally received this morning. The Fund is officially launched," Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on May 23.
Controversial ex-official Portnov visited Ukraine days before being killed in Madrid, news outlet reports
According to three Ukrainian Pravda's interlocutors with knowledge of Portnov's movements — including sources in law enforcement and his inner circle — he was in Ukraine on May 17-18 and reportedly met with top law enforcement officials.
Zelensky slams Russia's delay on peace memorandum as 'mockery of the whole world'
"We need a ceasefire. We need diplomatic steps toward real peace. And it's definitely time to put more pressure on Russia," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Polish jets intercept Russian bomber over Baltic Sea after 'dangerous' maneuvers
According to Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, the Russian aircraft posed a threat to regional airspace safety.
Russia executes 2 Ukrainian POWs near Pokrovsk, prosecutors say
According to Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office, the incident occurred on May 22 during an attack on Ukrainian positions in one of the most active combat zones of the front line.
Russian military helicopter crashes in Oryol Oblast
The Moscow Military District attributed the crash to a technical malfunction.
'It’s okay, Mom, I’m home' —Ukraine, Russia hold largest prisoner swap of the war
Their eyes fill with tears as they hear people shouting, ‘Thank you!’ and ‘Glory to Ukraine!’ The soldiers have just arrived in Ukraine after being exchanged in the largest prisoner swap to date since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine in 2014. Still overwhelmed, Ukrainian soldier Anton Kobylnyk
Russia strikes Odesa port with ballistic missiles, kills 2, injures 7
Four of the wounded are in serious condition, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said.
German company shipped restricted technology to Russia despite EU sanctions, Politico reports
According to the report, Kontron used the Slovenian entity to ship over 3.5 million euro ($3.9 million) worth of telecommunications equipment to its Russian subsidiary, Iskra Technologies, between July and November 2023.
Finland ‘closely monitoring’ borders amid reports of Russian military preparations
The comments come after reports that Finland expects a Russian military build-up on its borders after the war in Ukraine ends.
Ukraine denies Trump's claim that POW swap with Russia 'completed'
The planned exchange, involving 1,000 detainees from each side, follows an agreement reached between Ukrainian and Russian delegations during talks in Istanbul on May 16, 2025.
Top executive at sanctioned Russian defense company reportedly injured in hammer attack
The Kurganpribor, which produces a range of equipment for Russia’s defense industry, including components for rocket systems, missiles, and bombs, is under U.S. and EU sanctions in response to Moscow’s full-scale war against Ukraine. It is described as one of the leading enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 7, injure 20 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed seven people and injured 20 others over the past day, regional authorities said on May 23.
Ukraine can only wage a 'high-tech war of survival' against Russia, Zaluzhnyi says
"I hope there is no one left in this hall still waiting for a miracle — for some white swan to bring peace to Ukraine, restore the borders of 1991 or 2022, and after that there will be great happiness in Ukraine," said Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the U.K.
Ukraine confirms strike on Russian factory making parts for Iskander ballistic missiles, glide bombs
Ukrainian drones attacked the Energy (Energia) plant in Yelets, Russian Telegram-channel Astra reported, citing locals. Videos on social media purported to show blasts and fires following the strikes.
General Staff: Russia has lost 978,700 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,050 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
G7 leaders pledge to freeze Russian assets until war ends, support Ukraine's recovery
The G7 issued a joint statement on May 22, pledging to keep Russian assets frozen until the end of the war and to support Ukraine's recovery. "We reaffirm that... Russia’s sovereign assets... will remain immobilized until Russia ends its aggression and pays for the damage it has caused to Ukraine," the statement read.
Russia shuts down Moscow airports amid 3rd night of Ukrainian drone strikes
Russian authorities have been forced to shut down airports in Moscow amid a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes overnight, Russian officials and state media reported on May 23. Operations have been suspended at Moscow's Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky airports.
Russia cuts key projects in aviation, tech, auto industries as oil revenues plummet
The Russian government is slashing budgets for major projects across a number of sectors amid an economic downturn and oil price collapse, the pro-Kremlin news outlet Kommersant reported.
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