War in Ukraine
News and analysis of the war in Ukraine — military actions, political responses, consequences, and the humanitarian crisis.
Kherson under fire: Four guided aviation bombs and artillery shelling cause damage to residential and public buildings
The Prosecutor's Office of the Kherson region reports on missile and artillery shelling of the central part of Kherson by Russian forces. The attacks have caused serious damage to residential and public buildings, as well as casualties among the civilian population.
Moldova warns of growing Russian military threat in Transnistria
The Prime Minister of Moldova, Dorin Reșan, states that the Kremlin plans to increase its military presence in the separatist region of Transnistria, bordering Ukraine and Romania, tenfold. This is part of Russia's attempts to interfere in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Moldova and install a pro-Russian government in Chișinău.
Russian military blogger calls on the Kremlin for "maximally destructive" terror against the Ukrainian population
One of the regular Russian military bloggers openly called on the Kremlin to abandon even the apparent cover of "strikes on military targets" and move to direct terror against the civilian population of Ukraine. According to him, the standard strikes were not making an impression and he proposed a "maximally destructive, bloody and noisy" response, including the destruction of critical infrastructure.
The Ukrainian forces are destroying a strategic bridge connecting Crimea with Russia.
In the early hours of June 3, Ukrainian agents successfully carried out underwater mining on the supports of the Crimean Bridge - an illegal structure built by Russia to legitimize the occupation of the Ukrainian peninsula. The explosive device, equivalent to 1100 kg of TNT, shook the foundations of the structure and left the bridge in a critical technical condition.
Ukraine and Russia reach key agreements on the exchange of prisoners and bodies of the deceased.
Ukraine and Russia are negotiating an exchange of seriously ill prisoners of war and all those captured under the age of 25, as well as the bodies of 6,000 killed from each side. The parties also plan an additional meeting by the end of June, but the Russian representative makes provocative comments regarding the illegally deported Ukrainian children.
The Russian services are recruiting vulnerable Ukrainians for espionage in the EU.
According to the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, the Russian special services are intensifying their efforts to recruit Ukrainian citizens from the occupied territories to carry out illegal actions in the countries of the European Union. The main goal is to destabilize the regime and internal destabilization in Russia.
Ukrainian agents destroy strategic Russian planes with coordinated drone strike
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted an unprecedented operation, in which for the first time in history, Russia's strategic nuclear aircraft were destroyed at their own air bases through a massive drone strike. The operation inflicted significant economic and military damage on Russia.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in the USA for the first meeting with President Trump
The newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Washington on May 6 for an official meeting with US President Donald Trump. The meeting will focus on key issues such as the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and trade relations between the two countries.
Ukraine presented a ceasefire memorandum, Russia still has not.
According to the special representative of President Donald Trump - Keith Kellogg, Ukraine has already provided a ceasefire memorandum, while Russia has not yet done so. Separate meetings are planned between representatives of the two sides and national security advisers from the USA, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
Military experts predict an air battle between NATO and Russia over Europe
Analysis by the RAND Corporation on a potential conflict between NATO and Russia reveals that despite Russia's initial strikes, the Alliance can achieve air superiority in Eastern Europe by eliminating Russian air defenses. However, experts warn of the risk of escalation to nuclear confrontation.
Trump promises imminent clarity on Putin's intentions regarding Ukraine
In an interview, Donald Trump stated that within two weeks it will become clear whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has sincere intentions to achieve peace in Ukraine or is simply simulating the negotiations. Trump emphasized that if it turns out that Russia is "leading them by the nose," a different reaction will follow.
The Russian intelligence accuses Serbian arms companies of delivering to Ukraine.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Russia claims that Serbian arms companies are supplying ammunition to Ukraine through intermediary countries, including NATO member states. According to Moscow, these deliveries are made using forged certificates, circumventing international restrictions.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives in Berlin for a meeting with the German leadership
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will visit Berlin on May 28 to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The talks will focus on Germany's support for Ukraine and efforts to achieve a ceasefire.
New negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the military conflict
A new round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on the full-scale war is scheduled, reports Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The meeting will take place soon, but the exact location has not yet been specified. The parties will discuss the repeal of discriminatory laws regarding the Russian language in Ukraine, as well as a large-scale exchange of prisoners of war.
Ukraine is ready for high-level negotiations with Russia and the United States, says President Zelenskyy.
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced that his country is open to various formats of negotiations with Russia and the USA at the highest level, including a trilateral meeting with the participation of Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy. He emphasized that Ukraine is ready for technical meetings in the Vatican, Switzerland, or another location, as well as for a direct meeting of the leaders without prior preparation.