Ukrainian forces down 71 of 88 Russian drones
Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted 71 of 88 Russian drones launched against the country since the evening of May 27.
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Zelensky names three most realistic venues for talks with Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has named Türkiye, the Vatican, and Switzerland as the most realistic venues for the next round of negotiations with Russia, rejecting Belarus as a location—an option that Russia is trying to offer.
Zelensky comments on forecasts of 1,000 Russian drones per day
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia would be able to attack Ukraine with a thousand drones only if it accumulates UAVs for a certain period of time. According to him, the Ukrainian response to such attacks is, in particular, the use of interceptor drones.
Oleh “Romakha” Romanov, second in command of the unmanned systems regiment within the 3rd Army Corps
None of the countries would pour 38 percent of is national budget into the defense industry just to then sit down at the negotiating table
War update: 216 clashes on frontline on Tuesday, fiercest fighting near Pokrovsk
On May 27, a total of 216 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders occurred on the frontline, with the Pokrovsk sector seeing the greatest number of battles.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,050 over past day
From February 24, 2022, to May 28, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 983,890 personnel, including 1,050 over the past day alone.
27 May 2025
AFU told about features of new Russian missile “Banderol”
The main threat of the new Russian missile “Banderol” is its range and rather high speed - from 480 to 680 kilometers per hour.
Enemy launched missile attack on enterprise on outskirts of Nizhyn
The Russian army struck a ballistic missile at the territory of an enterprise on the outskirts of Nizhyn, Chernihiv region.
Readiness to respond to Russian attacks and weapons production: Zelensky holds meeting with military
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the participation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Major General Andriy Hnatov, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
Lithuania protests to Russia over attacks on Ukrainian civilians
The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has handed a note of protest to a representative of the Russian embassy in response to attacks on Ukrainian civilians.
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.
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.