Putin wants war concluded this year on victorious terms including Donbas, Bloomberg reports
The Russian president also seeks a broader security agreement with Europe that would acknowledge Moscow's territorial gains, sources said.
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Ukraine’s FM Sybiha informs NATO allies of growing Belarus threats at Helsingborg meeting
The foreign minister urged action to deter and prevent the expansion of aggression by Moscow and Minsk at the informal Council on 21 May.
Russia’s 4th-largest oil refinery in Kstovo halts its main crude unit after 20 May attack
The Lukoil-owned plant's CDU-6 unit, accounting for 53% of refinery capacity, processes 25,700 tonnes of crude per day, Reuters says.
Ukrainian drone strike halts NORSI’s main crude unit, Reuters reports
The Lukoil-owned refinery near Kstovo, Russia's second-largest gasoline producer, was hit on 20 May 2026, two industry sources told Reuters.
Russia is building 10 more launch pads at its Tsymbulova base for jet-powered missile-drones with 1,000 km range
The newest Russian Geran variant "is already approaching the shape of a cruise missile," a UK-based analyst said.
US approves potential $108.1 million sale to sustain Ukraine’s FrankenSAM HAWK
Sierra Nevada Corporation will lead the deal, which includes erectable mast trailers and repair services for launchers Ukrainian forces use on the southern front.
Pentagon: Ukraine retook 400 km² after cutting Russian troops off from Elon Musk’s Starlink internet
A Ukrainian offensive retook roughly 400 square kilometers of territory in early 2026 after thousands of Starlink terminals used by Russian forces were deactivated, according to a Pentagon Inspector General report
Ukraine uncovers $1.6 million food-procurement scheme: defense official “forgets” quality-check clause on $9.1 million in contracts
Soldiers got rations mixing quality items with expired food.
Czech president to Europe: Ukraine isn’t a charity case, it’s your defense laboratory
Czech president opens GLOBSEC with warning against "bad peace"
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1548: One SBU strike — and an FSB site, a PANTSIR-S1, and around 100 Russian troops out of action
At the UN, Kyiv's envoy laid out the case to remove Russia from the Security Council. Civilian casualties are up 93% in 2026 — the first four months of this year are already the deadliest for Ukrainian civilians since the full-scale invasion began.
Russia forced Ukrainians to build military fortifications: Ukraine submits new materials on 1,800 prisoners to ICC
When Russia retreated from Kherson in November 2022, it took 2,000 Ukrainian prisoners with it. Most are still there.
“In 2022, offensive came from territory of Belarus”: Zelenskyy announces stronger northern defenses and “other things”
The message was direct: funding for all defensive measures on the Chernihiv–Kyiv axis is available.
Ukraine lets local governments directly fund community air defense units, expanding decentralization efforts
Local governments will now be able to finance territorial air defense groups operating under Air Force coordination.
Ukraine’s Blyskavka kamikaze drone gets new detail that gave 30% to its range
Around $880 buys a Ukrainian drone that flies 80 kilometers and carries an 8-kilogram warhead.
Ukraine’s demining equipment manufacturers get access to two new markets through Japan
Ukraine is exporting demining expertise to Colombia, and now Syria.
Kyiv moves to scale low-cost interceptor missiles to counter cost imbalance in defending against Russian Shahed strikes
Ukraine says low-cost air defense systems are now doubling interception rates while cutting reliance on expensive missiles.
Partisans burned locomotive in Saint Petersburg, disrupting key rail routes in Russia’s northwestern logistics network, ATESH claims
The partisan network claims the engine was used for oil cargo transport and taken out of service after the attack.
Ukraine could loft its AI drones 8,000 meters up—then let them glide into Russia
With help from a balloon, a Hornet AI drone could double its striking range.
Ukraine threw out the international rulebook after firefighters stood helpless against burning mined forests
The international demining playbook does not cover Russia’s war—Ukraine is writing one as it goes.
Ukraine’s traditional vyshyvanka embroidered shirt submitted for UNESCO cultural heritage recognition
The embroidered shirt has become one of the country’s strongest cultural symbols both at home and abroad.