Ukraine-Russia talks may take place in Geneva – Kellogg
Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia could take place in Geneva, according to Keith Kellogg, the U.S. President’s Special Envoy for Ukraine.
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Dietmar Pichler, Austrian expert on countering disinformation
Kremlin's strategy aims to demonize Ukraine and engage in victim blaming
War update: 87 clashes along frontline since morning, fiercest fighting reported in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 87 combat clashes were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders, with fighting continuing across seven frontline sectors. The most intense battles are taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russia’s stockpiling of weapons demonstrate its commitment to achieving war goals – ISW
Russia's buildup of missile stockpiles, drone production, and ongoing adaptations demonstrates its intent to achieve its military objectives through a prolonged war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian railway worker jailed for spying on military trains for Russia
Based on evidence gathered by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), a railway employee from Chernihiv region was sentenced to 15 years in prison with property confiscation for working as an FSB agent. He was detained in spring 2024.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 43 out of 60 Russian drones
Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted 43 out of 60 Russian drones.
War update: 170 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka hottest areas
On the front line over the past day, May 26, there were 170 recorded combat clashes, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors.
Russian army loses another 990 troops in Ukraine in past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to May 27, 2025 amount to nearly 982,840 invaders, including another 990 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
26 May 2025
Kubilius: US must understand that 'peace through strength' requires stronger Ukraine
The U.S. administration must understand that the formula of "peace through strength," supported by both Americans and Europeans, means strengthening Ukraine and remains the most effective way to stop the war.
Zelensky thanks F-16, Mirage pilots for intercepting significant number of Russian cruise missiles
During a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the professional work of Ukrainian pilots who intercepted a substantial number of cruise missiles during a recent large-scale Russian missile attack.
Sybiha on transfer of F-16s from Netherlands: A crucial step in strengthening Ukraine's air defense
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed gratitude to the Netherlands for its unwavering support of Ukraine following the transfer of the final batch of F-16 fighter jets.
Zelensky: Only strong US and EU sanctions can make Russia cease fire
The only guaranteed way to compel Russia to cease fire and move toward peace is through new and powerful sanctions from the United States, Europe, and other countries committed to peace.
The Netherlands sends final batch of F-16s to Ukraine
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has confirmed the dispatch of the final batch of 24 F-16 fighter jets destined for Ukraine.
Ukraine seeking partnership with EU, not trade privileges – Agrarian Minister
Ukraine poses no threat to European farmers and is not asking for trade privileges, but is seeking an equal partnership with the European Union.
Ukraine’s presence at NATO Summit in The Hague crucial – FM Sybiha
Ukraine considers it crucial to be represented at the NATO Summit in The Hague and to contribute to its success — both through top-level personal participation and through strong decisions adopted at the Summit.
Denmark’s PM: Russia’s airstrikes prove Putin wants war, not peace
The recent large-scale attacks on Ukraine carried out by Russia prove that Moscow is not interested in peace.
Merz: Germany, Britain, France, U.S. lift restrictions on use of long-range weapons delivered to Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany, Britain, France, and the United States have removed restrictions on the use of long-range weapons delivered to Ukraine.
Seven cruise missiles, 82 drones destroyed over Khmelnytskyi region overnight
In the early hours of Monday, May 26, Ukraine's air defense forces shot down seven Russian cruise missiles and neutralized 82 Shahed attack drones in the Khmelnytskyi region.
Russia’s missile terror plan to force Ukraine into capitulation bound to fail – German Ambassador
Germany’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Jaeger, expressed confidence that Russia’s strategy of exhausting Ukraine with missile terror in an attempt to force it into capitulation will not succeed.
Zelensky on third night of terror: Russia can only be constrained by force, more sanctions needed
The world should respond to the growing number of Russian strikes on Ukraine by strengthening sanctions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Trump says Putin 'has gone absolutely crazy'
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that Russian leader Vladimir Putin "has gone absolutely crazy" by killing people for no reason.
Russia launches 119 attacks at Ukrainian border regions over past day
On May 25, Russian forces carried out 119 attacks on the border areas of Chernihiv, parts of Sumy, and Kharkiv regions, resulting in a total of 267 explosions.
Trump expresses disapproval of Russian strikes on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval of Russian leader Vladimir Putin's actions, particularly Russian missile attacks on Ukraine.
Belarus has no nuclear weapons, only delivery systems – intelligence
Belarus does not possess nuclear weapons — only their delivery systems.
Intelligence: Russia providing missile, space and possibly nuclear technology to North Korea
In exchange for military support, Russia is providing North Korea with missile and space technologies, and there are indications that this may also include technologies related to nuclear weapons or their enhancement.
Ukrainian forces down 9 Kh-101 cruise missiles, neutralize 288 of 355 drones
On the night of May 25, Ukrainian Air Defense Forces successfully repelled a large-scale Russian air attack, downing nine Kh-101 cruise missiles and neutralizing 288 of 355 drones.
Drones strike Shahed UAV production plant in Tatarstan - CCD
Drones targeted a facility producing Shahed UAVs in Yelabuga, Tatarstan, as well as a chemical plant in Russia’s Ivanovo region.
War update: 180 combat clashes in past day, most in Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors
On May 25, 180 combat clashes were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders along the frontline.
Homes, vehicles, and garages damaged in Odesa region following drone attacks
On the night of Monday, May 26, a series of fires and destruction occurred in private households across the Odesa region following Russian drone strikes.
Oleh Ivashchenko, Foreign Intelligence Chief of Ukraine:
Russia will be technically ready for a new aggression - against Europe -- in 2-4 years after the war