Ukraine war

Two killed, eight wounded in Russian attack on Odesa’s port

A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa killed two people and injured eight others, Ukrainian officials said on May 26.

26 May 2025, 10:20 AM

Putin appoints Mariupol siege general to lead Ground Forces

Colonel General Andrey Mordvichev, known for leading some of the bloodiest battles in Russia’s war against Ukraine — including the siege of Mariupol — has been officially appointed commander of the Russian Ground Forces, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on May 22.

22 May 2025, 07:05 PM

Trump tells European leaders Putin won’t quit war

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not ready to end the war in Ukraine because he thinks he is winning, U.S. President Donald Trump told European leaders during a phone call, The Wall Street Journal reported on May 21, citing three people familiar with the conversation.

22 May 2025, 09:31 AM

Trump says he has ‘red line’ in Ukraine-Russia peace talks but won’t reveal it

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has a "red line" regarding peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He made the statement during a press conference at the White House on May 20.

20 May 2025, 02:35 PM

Ten injured as Russia attacks Kherson with drones and artillery

Ten people were injured Tuesday morning, May 20, after Russian forces shelled the city of Kherson, according to the Kherson City Military Administration.

20 May 2025, 01:33 PM

Estonia confirms new EU sanctions to raise costs for Putin’s war

The European Union will adopt its 17th sanctions package against Russia on May 20, focusing on Moscow’s shadow fleet and energy revenues, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced on X.

20 May 2025, 10:12 AM

Trump to speak with Putin after calls with EU allies

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is set to have a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump at 5 p.m. EET on May 19, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced.

19 May 2025, 01:38 PM

Expert on possible scenarios for Istanbul talks, Russia’s room for maneuver

Political analyst Ihor Reuterovych discussed what it would mean for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin not to arrive in Istanbul and what scenario the negotiations in Turkiye could generally follow during a Radio NV broadcast on May 14.

14 May 2025, 04:10 PM

U.S. pushes for ceasefire at NATO meeting in Türkiye

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Türkiye from May 14 to 16 to discuss ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on May 11, citing a statement from the U.S. State Department.

11 May 2025, 08:27 PM

Kellogg: No Ukraine talks without 30-day ceasefire first

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg dismissed Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s recent call for direct peace talks in Istanbul, saying any negotiations must be preceded by a full and unconditional ceasefire.

11 May 2025, 05:55 PM

France open to sending troops to Ukraine to aid postwar stability

French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced support for the deployment of foreign troops to Ukraine to help stabilize the country once fighting with Russia subsides, according to his May 10 interview with Le Parisien.

11 May 2025, 04:15 PM

Macron says Putin’s proposal for direct Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul is not enough

French President Emmanuel Macron has responded to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s proposal to hold direct talks between representatives of Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, Türkiye, Le Figaro reported on May 11.

11 May 2025, 12:35 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to talk, but only if Russia halts all attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s offer to hold direct peace talks “without any preconditions” as “a good sign,” but said the real first step should be a full and lasting ceasefire, starting May 12.

11 May 2025, 12:06 PM

Kremlin spokesman shrugs off threat of new Western sanctions over ceasefire refusal

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov brushed off threats of new Western sanctions on Saturday, May 10, saying Russia is no longer fazed by such measures as European and U.S. leaders ramp up pressure over Moscow’s refusal to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, Bild reported on May 10.

10 May 2025, 05:43 PM

White House sees Putin as obstacle to Ukraine ceasefire

The White House has toughened its position on Russia’s war against Ukraine, increasingly viewing Russian President Vladimir Putin as an outright barrier to peace, Bloomberg reported on May 9, citing unnamed European and U.S. officials.

10 May 2025, 01:50 PM

European leaders meet with Zelenskyy in Kyiv, honor fallen Ukrainian soldiers

European leaders visiting Kyiv on Saturday, May 10, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and honored the memory of Ukrainian soldiers killed in action by taking part in a commemorative ceremony in the heart of the capital, Reuters reported.

10 May 2025, 12:30 PM

Kim Jong Un praises fighters in Russia’s Ukraine war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has publicly defended his regime’s involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine, calling Pyongyang’s support “justified” and aligned with the country’s sovereign rights, North Korean state media reported on May 10, according to Reuters.

10 May 2025, 11:21 AM

European leaders gather in Kyiv for high-stakes talks on Ukraine war

Several top European leaders arrived in Kyiv on Saturday, May 10, for a high-level meeting dubbed the “Coalition of the Willing,” Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported.

10 May 2025, 10:07 AM

Kurt Volker: West must focus on deterring Russian aggression, not banking on diplomacy

The West should abandon hopes that diplomacy alone can stop Russia and instead focus on deterrence and countermeasures, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker said during the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 8.

8 May 2025, 06:29 PM

Russia loses 1,430 more troops in Ukraine, total nears 1 million

Russia lost approximately 1,430 troops in a single day of fighting in Ukraine, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on May 5.

6 May 2025, 12:42 PM

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