War in Ukraine
News and analysis of the war in Ukraine — military actions, political responses, consequences, and the humanitarian crisis.
Zelenskyy challenged Putin to meet in "occupied" Kostyantynivka, while Ukrainian drones strike Saint Petersburg and Russian infrastructure
Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly invited Vladimir Putin to a meeting in Kostyantynivka, refuting claims of Russian control over the city. In parallel, Ukraine struck oil and port facilities near Saint Petersburg and other Russian regions with drones, while Moscow retaliated with attacks on Ukrainian cities, resulting in numerous civilian casualties.
The heaviest Russian attack on Kyiv: 17 dead and over 90 injured
A massive Russian strike has rocked Kyiv. Over 17 people have died, dozens are injured, and residential blocks have been destroyed. The EU and Zelenskyy are demanding new sanctions and urgent military aid.
Kyiv expects new Russian pressure from the north, but not an attack on the capital
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi warns of a likely Russian offensive from Bryansk toward Chernihiv aimed at stretching Ukrainian defenses, but rules out a renewed assault on Kyiv and does not expect direct Belarusian involvement.
Polish Defense Minister: "No MiGs, because there are no drones" – how the deal with Ukraine collapsed
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz explained why Poland will not provide MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine despite previously made commitments: Kyiv refused to share drone technologies under a "MiGs for drones" formula.
Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Baltics push for accelerated oil embargo
Ukraine hit the "Slavyansk" refineries in Krasnodar Krai and a facility in the Yaroslavl region, while Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania called on the EU to accelerate a total ban on Russian oil.
Massive night strike: Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and over 140 drones
Russia launches a night attack on Ukraine with 8 missiles and 142 drones, affecting Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in injuries and multiple fires.
Lavrov claims Moscow is ready for negotiations with Ukraine "at any time," Kyiv and the EU remain skeptical
Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine "from the point where they stopped," while the Kremlin sets new conditions, and Kyiv and European leaders seek real guarantees for an end to the war.
Drone attack in the Black Sea sets merchant ship on fire, one dead
A Russian drone struck a Panamanian-flagged merchant ship near Ukraine. One crew member died, and the vessel is out of service following the fire.
Massive overnight drone attack on Moscow and the region
Moscow and the Moscow region were subjected to one of the most massive drone attacks in recent years, with strikes on shopping centers, the Moscow Oil Refinery, and canceled flights.
The strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra: fire in the Dormition Cathedral, Kyiv speaks of a "crime against Christian culture"
Following a Russian strike on Kyiv, the Dormition Cathedral in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra catches fire; Ukrainian authorities speak of an "act of state barbarism," and Volodymyr Zelenskyy defines it as one of the gravest Russian crimes against Christian culture.
Is Bulgaria stopping weapons for Ukraine? Reactions in foreign media
How global media outlets like Bloomberg and Politico are covering the caretaker government's decision on military aid to Ukraine and what the positions of Rumen Radev are.
Ukrainian team nearly defeats NATO in cyber warfare simulation
A Ukrainian team nearly prevailed over NATO in a three-day cyber warfare exercise based on real Russian hybrid threats, demonstrating greater speed, creativity, and AI proficiency.
Russian drone hit facility near "Chernobyl", radiation remains stable
A Russian drone struck a reception building for containers with nuclear fuel near the decommissioned Chernobyl NPP, without any release of radiation or casualties.
Ukrainian drones attacked St. Petersburg, residents urged to stay in their homes
On the morning of June 6, Ukrainian drones attacked St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region; 141 downed drones, mobile internet outages, and a fire near "Bolshaya Izhora" were reported, with no casualties.
Massive overnight attack on Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv: over 15 dead and dozens injured
On the night of June 2, Russian forces launched a combined missile and drone strike on Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv: more than 15 dead, dozens injured, and mass destruction of residential and civilian objects.