Russian missile, drone attack kills 12, injures 79
Russia launched 69 missiles overnight and 298 drones, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
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US rolls back Assad-era sanctions on Syria
The United States granted immediate sanctions relief to Syria after President Donald Trump called for a complete end to sanctions on the country. The sanctions relief was announced by the U.S. Treasury Department and State Department on May 23.
Russia will reveal peace terms to Ukraine after prisoner exchange, Lavrov says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on May 23 that Moscow will convey its peace terms to Kyiv immediately after the completion of the ongoing prisoner exchange between the two countries.
'Putin remains confident in Russia’s ultimate victory in Ukraine,' US intelligence reports
According to a recent report from the US Defense Intelligence Agency, Russian President Vladimir Putin remains "committed to victory in Ukraine, and his objectives remain mostly unchanged since the beginning of the war: Ukrainian neutrality and a further partition of the Ukrainian state."
Russia upgrades Iskander ballistic missiles, more difficult for Ukraine's Patriots to intercept, Air Force says
"It complicates (the interception), but doesn’t make the interception impossible," Ukraine's Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said. "I think our partners are already working to improve the system's capabilities."
Ukraine hands over 70 collaborators to Russia in May 23 prisoner swap
The identities of 31 of them have been revealed on the project's website. These included Oleksandr Tarnashinskyi, a former associate of pro-Kremlin oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, or ex-Security Service of Ukraine officer Vitalii Vasiliev.
Lavrov dismisses Vatican as possible venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that he believed "it would not be very comfortable for the Vatican itself to host delegations from two Orthodox countries in these circumstances."
Ukraine brings home 307 POWs in 2nd phase of major prisoner swap with Russia
Ukraine has secured the release of 307 Ukrainians from Russian captivity in the second phase of its largest prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on May 24.
Russia 'hasn't faced enough pressure' —Ukrainian, foreign diplomats react to overnight attack on Kyiv
"Russia's continued aggression has a simple explanation: it hasn't faced enough pressure to stop. The power to change that lies with us," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.
Russia pushes forward in Donetsk Oblast, threatening Ukrainian pocket around Toretsk
Russian troops have upped the intensity of their Donetsk Oblast offensive in recent weeks, increasingly pressuring a relatively large Ukrainian pocket between some of the last cities in the region. An unsettling situation for Ukrainian troops is now unfolding south of the town of Kostiantynivka, which has long served as
EU mulls cutting over 20 Russian banks from SWIFT, banning Nord Stream in new sanctions, Bloomberg reports
The new measures under consideration would also include lowering the Group of Seven oil price cap on Russian crude exports from $60 to around $45 per barrel.
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.
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.
'It's terrorism' — Russia launches one of the heaviest strikes on Kyiv during full-scale war
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.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, Russia hold largest prisoner swap since start of Russia's war
Key developments on May 23: * Ukraine, Russia hold largest prisoner swap since start of Russia's war * Ukraine confirms strike on Russian factory making parts for Iskander ballistic missiles, glide bombs * Russian military helicopter crashes in Oryol Oblast * Zelensky slams Russia's delay on peace memorandum as 'mockery of the whole world'
Chaos to coordination: The evolution of POW swaps in the Russia-Ukraine war
The nature, size, and political significance of prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia have evolved significantly over the three and a half years of the full-scale war, accelerating sharply in recent weeks. While ceasefire and peace negotiations have gone through periods of halts and bursts, increasingly institutionalized prisoner exchanges are
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
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
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.
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