SBU chief says Ukrainian forces have struck over 200 targets deep inside Russia
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is one of the Defense Forces' leaders in deep strike operations — long-range drone attacks.
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Zelensky announces diplomatic steps to rally Ukraine’s Partners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced preparations for certain measures aimed at further mobilizing Ukraine's international partners.
Putin can easily deceive Trump – MEP
Peace talks cannot take place without Ukraine's participation, while Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is capable of successfully misleading his American counterpart.
Steps taken to stabilize situation near Dobropillia, in Pokrovsk sector – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received military briefings on the situation in the Dobropillia area and along the Pokrovsk sector of the front.
Zelensky outlines plan to end war: Ceasefire, negotiations, security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his plan to end the war envisions first a ceasefire, followed by negotiations mediated by the United States, and clear security guarantees.
Russia transfers reserves to Pokrovsk direction to replace depleted units, says AFU
The Russian command continues to transfer reserves to the Pokrovsk direction, in particular the newly formed “volunteer” brigade “BARS.”
Zelensky says Russia’s losses three times higher than Ukraine’s
Russian troops are suffering significantly greater losses on the front line—three times more than Ukrainian troops
Zelensky says Ukrainian army will not withdraw from Donbas
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the Ukrainian army will not withdraw from Donbas, otherwise, according to him, this would pave the way for a third war and a future offensive on the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, as well as the city of Kharkiv.
Greatest demand for cultural projects seen in eastern and southern Ukraine, says OP
The pilot project of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine to introduce the “Culture in Recovery” school for communities will be very relevant in regions that have been severely affected by the hostilities.
Europe preparing new statement, Tusk hopes Trump can be persuaded on Ukraine
Leaders of several European countries, including Poland, Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain, and Finland, will soon prepare a new statement on the upcoming talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine: Zelensky hopes Trump understands this
Negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin may be important for bilateral relations between these countries, but no decisions regarding Ukraine can be made at this meeting.
Former Ambassador: Trump is unlikely to shift stance and exert pressure on Kremlin
Former Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. (2006-2010) and France (2014-2020) Oleh Shamshur considers it unlikely that U.S. President Donald Trump will change his approach at the meeting with Putin and start putting tough pressure on the Kremlin, since a certain change in the White House's stance was based on an emotional component rather than a deep analysis of the Russian threat.
Ministry of Energy: Smoke spotted in area of ZNPP cargo port
A fire has been reported in the area of the cargo port located outside the perimeter of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
91 clashes on frontline, fighting continues in six sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 91 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. Fighting continues in six sectors of the frontline, with the most attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, while the enemy is also highly active in Lyman and Novopavlivka.
Championship for FPV drones and ground-based robotic systems held in Kyiv
A championship for FPV drones and ground-based robotic systems took place in Kyiv, with representatives of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in attendance.
AFU stop enemy advance in Dobropillia and Pokrovsk sectors, some groups already destroyed
Defense Forces are taking effective measures to stop the advance of Russian troops in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk sectors, where the enemy has concentrated more than 110,000 personnel.
MP: Trump should have demanded Putin stop bombing Ukraine before meeting in Alaska
U.S. President Donald Trump should have demanded that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin cease fire in Russia's war against Ukraine as a prerequisite for the meeting in Alaska, which in itself is already a success for the Kremlin leader.
Expert: Trump intends to hold a meeting with Putin in format of “global bargain”
U.S. President Donald Trump, having initiated a meeting in Alaska, intends to hold it in the format of a “global bargain.” The issue of Ukraine will be raised at the talks, but the Middle East, the Asia-Pacific region, and all of Europe will also be discussed.
Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska: MP names “worst” and “best” scenarios for Ukraine
The upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska could lead to agreements that are unacceptable for Ukraine or to increased international pressure on Russia if the talks fail.
MP: Ukrainian society and politicians do not recognize occupied territories as part of Russia
Ukrainian society and politicians are not ready to discuss any territorial concessions to Russia.
Russia doing everything to drive a wedge between Kyiv and Warsaw – Tusk
Moscow is doing everything possible to create discord between Kyiv and Warsaw and to stir up anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland.
Political expert: Leaving Trump alone with KGB operative is a recipe for disaster
Although the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is unlikely to produce significant results, such contact is dangerous given the latter's background in the security services.
Zelensky thanks EU leaders: Joint pressure can help end war with just peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to European leaders for their support of Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity.
Kyslytsya: Trump-Putin meeting not a disaster for Ukraine
The upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska is not a disaster for Ukraine — Kyiv remains a full participant in the negotiations.
Azov Corps takes up defensive positions on Pokrovsk front, enemy sustains losses
The 1st Azov Corps of Ukraine's National Guard has taken up designated defensive positions on the Pokrovsk front.
Ahead of Trump-Putin meeting, EU leaders issue statement in support of Ukraine
EU leaders have stressed that the path to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine cannot be determined without Ukraine's participation.
Ukrainian special operations forces destroy powerful Russian radar in Crimea
The resistance movement of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) has destroyed a powerful Russian radar in temporarily occupied Crimea.
German expert warns that emerging territorial disputes in Ukraine jeopardize international order
Some politicians raise the issue of “territorial exchange” to end Russia's war in Ukraine. It is dangerous because it could destroy the entire post-war international order.
MFA: China hopes all parties, including Ukraine and EU, to participate in peace talks
China supports all efforts to establish peace in Ukraine and hopes that all interested parties, including Ukraine and the European Union, will participate in the talks and reach a fair peace agreement as soon as possible.
American expert: This is most difficult diplomatic moment for Ukraine since beginning of invasion
The current situation on the expected talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin indicates the most difficult diplomatic moment for Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion.