SBU drones hit Lukoil’s Perm refinery — 1,500 km from Ukraine
The Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez plant sits more than 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine's border and processes nearly 13 million tons of crude a year.
KIIS poll: Ukrainian trust in US security guarantees falls from 39% to 27% in three months
Ukrainian trust in US security guarantees fell from 39% to 27% since January, with 57% doubting Washington would help repel a new Russian attack — KIIS links shift to Iran war.
US allocates $100 million to repair Chornobyl confinement damaged in Russian drone strike – Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy says the US will contribute $100 million to repair the Chornobyl confinement, damaged by a Russian Shahed-style drone in February 2025. Full restoration: over €500 million.
Germany approves 2027 budget with $13.5 billion for Ukraine
Germany's 2027 budget allocates €11.6 billion to Ukraine and €144.9 billion to defence, with total borrowing of €196.5 billion. Aid to Kyiv drops to €8.5 billion annually from 2028.
Russia hits Odesa in two overnight waves — kindergarten, high-rises, hotel damaged; 20 injured
Russia hit Odesa in two overnight waves on 30 April, damaging a kindergarten, residential buildings, a hotel, and a mall. 20 injured, two critical.
Paris reportedly offers Athens a deal — 43 Greek Mirage 2000 jets for Ukraine, discounted Rafales in return
France may propose that Greece transfer 43 Mirage 2000 fighters and spare parts to Ukraine in exchange for a discounted Rafale package, Le Figaro reports.
Ukrainian Oscar winner Mstyslav Chernov heads L’Œil d’Or jury at Cannes 2026
Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov, whose "20 Days in Mariupol" won an Oscar, will chair the L'Œil d'Or documentary jury at Cannes 2026. Winner announced 22 May.
Ukrainian P1-Sun drones down 3,000-plus Shaheds in 2026 — at about $3,000 a piece
Ukrainian P1-Sun interceptor drones by Skyfall shot down over 3,000 Russian Shaheds in 2026 at roughly $3,000 each, Defense Ministry adviser Hanna Hvozdiar said.
Sleep loss, family worries, paperwork: the real top complaints in Ukrainian military therapy
More than 70% of Ukrainian soldiers' consultations with military psychologists concern fatigue and daily issues rather than deep trauma, the Ukrainian Ground Forces reported on Psychologist Day.
Kremlin builds “hotbed of tension” narrative against Lithuania — ISW warns of groundwork for Baltic aggression
ISW reports Moscow is using accusations against Lithuania and NATO over Kaliningrad Oblast to build justifications for potential future military action against the Baltic states.
German prosecutors charge Ukrainian and Latvian with “agent activity for sabotage purposes”
Bavarian police arrested a Ukrainian and a Latvian on 12 April after a routine A6 traffic stop turned up a drone, GPS trackers, radios, and forged IDs. Prosecutors allege sabotage-linked espionage.
107 Shaheds, 2 ballistic missiles. Russia’s overnight strike kills two in Odesa, hits a ship heading for port
Russia fired 2 ballistic missiles and 107 Shaheds at Ukraine overnight — 2 killed, 14 injured in Odesa, civilian vessel hit. Five oblasts left without power after strikes on energy infrastructure.
“If he came it would probably be very helpful” – Trump on Putin at G20
Trump says Putin attending the December G20 summit at his Miami resort would be "very beneficial." Moscow says an invitation arrived "at the highest level"; Washington says none has been sent.