Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken out after Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin “absolutely crazy” for a record-breaking drone attack on Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president expressed “special gratitude” to the United States with a Memorial Day post on social media.
“As a nation that understands the pain of loss, we know the true value of liberty won in defense of one's own homeland”, he said. “We thank all Americans who have supported us all along in our struggle for our cause. We will always remember their support and we will always be grateful.”
Trump issued some of his sharpest criticism of Putin after Russia fired 355 drones and nine missiles at Ukraine — the largest aerial attack of the more than three year war. He added that if the Russian leader tried to conquer all of Ukraine, it would “lead to the downfall of Russia” as he warned of further sanctions.
The Kremlin reacted to the US president’s latest comments by thanking him for his efforts in brokering peace before suggesting he was getting caught up in the “emotional overload” of the war.
Western leaders have urged Trump to take action against Vladimir Putin, with French president Emmanuel Macron suggesting it might “translate into action”.
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Key Points
- Kremlin: Trump’s comments about Putin down to ‘emotional overload’
- Zelensky: Russia’s latest strikes should be met with increased sanctions
- Russia launches war's largest air attack on Ukraine
- Trump lashes out at Putin on Truth Social: 'He has gone absolutely CRAZY!'
- Putin's latest attacks on Ukraine are an affront to Trump, says Germany
- Zelensky breaks silence after Trump's Putin comments
Who is Andriy Portnov? Former Ukrainian politician killed on school run in Spain
21:00
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Bryony Gooch
A former Ukrainian politician and key aide to the ousted pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych has been killed.
Andriy Portnov, 51, was gunned down on Wednesday morning outside the gates of the American School in Madrid's affluent neighbourhood of Pozuelo.
Tom Watling shares more about the controversial figure:
Sister of Ukrainian soldier speaks of special moment she reunited with her brother
20:00
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Bryony Gooch
Nataliya Borovyk, the sister of released Ukrainian soldier Ihor Ulesov, was overwhelmed when she learned of her brother's return.
"My uncle had to calm me down and put me in a taxi so I could get here," she told The Associated Press. "A moment like that stays with you forever."
Ms Borovyk said the family had been waiting anxiously for news, and that she had hoped her brother might be released in the first part of the exchange on Friday.
"We were worried about all the guys. He wasn't there on Friday, but I was here – I at least greeted them, I stood there until the very end and waited, (hoping) maybe he would appear after all."
Her brother's release was part of the largest prisoner swap so far between Russia and Ukraine.
In talks held in Istanbul earlier this month – the first time the two sides met face to face for peace talks – Kyiv and Moscow agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war and civilian detainees each. The exchange has been the only tangible outcome from the talks.
Watch: The moment Trump said he's 'not happy' with Putin
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Bryony Gooch
Zelensky breaks silence after Trump's Putin comments
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Bryony Gooch
Volodymyr Zelensky has broken his silence following Trump’s latest comments on Putin.
The Ukraine leader expressed “special gratitude” to the United States on Memorial Day.
He said: “We honor all generations of brave American men and women in uniform who defended liberty at home, in Europe, and all over the world.
“When we think about the price that previous generations paid for our right to liberty today, we can only feel eternal gratitude and respect. As a nation that understands the pain of loss, we know the true value of liberty won in defense of one's own homeland.
“America's heroes who responded to the call of duty demonstrated to the world what it means to stand up for what is right. Throughout history and today, true commitment to peace, life, and liberty must always triumph over aggression and destruction.
“As we remember all generations' sacrifices, we renew our commitment to defending the same cause of good today.
“And we thank all Americans who have supported us all along in our struggle for our cause. We will always remember their support and we will always be grateful.”
In pictures: Firefighters work at the scene of an attack in Kharkiv
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Bryony Gooch
Kremlin warns against allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles
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Bryony Gooch
The Kremlin has warned European countries that lifting restrictions on long-range missile capabilities for Ukraine would be a dangerous move.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said such a decision would run counter to aspirations for a political settlement to the crisis, according to Reuters.
Earlier on Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine now has long-range fire to target military infrastructure in Russia.
Teenage boy rescued from temporarily occupied territory says Zelensky's chief advisor
17:30
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Bryony Gooch
Andriy Yermak, head of the presidential office, has announced the return of a 17-year-old boy who was rescued from occupied territory.
He said he was “grateful to the Ukrainian Child Rights Network and all partners for their support in organising this rescue mission.”
As part of President of Ukraine’s @BringKidsBackUA a 17-year-old boy has been rescued from the temporarily occupied territory.
— Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) May 26, 2025
Grateful to the Ukrainian Child Rights Network and all partners for their support in organizing this rescue mission.
EU rejects Russia's request for talks on carbon border tariff
17:17
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Bryony Gooch
The European Union has rejected a Russian request for consultations on its carbon border adjustment package, a World Trade Organization document showed on Monday, citing Russia's "war of aggression" against Ukraine as the reason.
Russia requested consultations with the EU over its carbon border levy earlier this month at the WTO - the first step in a dispute before formal proceedings begin.
An EU document, submitted to the WTO on 26 May read: "The European Union is of the view that the consultations requested by the Russian Federation cannot be fruitful and cannot lead to a mutually satisfactory solution of (the) matter at hand.”
Trump urged to punish Russia after lashing out at Putin over record drone strikes on Ukraine
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Bryony Gooch
Donald Trump has been urged to slap major sanctions on Russia after the US president described Vladimir Putin as having “gone absolutely crazy”following a barrage of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine.
French president Emmanual Macron urged Trump to turn his words into action while Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky, who claimed the time for dialogue was over, called on the US leader to wage “increased sanctions” against Russia.
It came as Moscow launched three massive drone and missile attacks at civilian targets across Ukraine in as many days. In what Ukraine said was the largest attack of the entire full-scale invasion, Russia fired 355 drones and nine missiles, forcing civilians into underground shelters throughout the country.
Foreign News Reporter Tom Watling reports:
Zelensky speaks to Albania PM
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Tom Watling
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken to Albanian prime minister Edi Rama following a major Russian drone and missile atttack.
You can see a readout of this conversation below.
I had a good conversation with the Prime Minister of Albania @ediramaal.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 26, 2025
I informed him about the recent Russian missile and drone attacks. These strikes once again demonstrate that Russia has no intention of ending the war. That’s why we need pressure strong enough to finally… pic.twitter.com/ZtseGcEjPN
‘This is what death feels like’: The terrifying reality of Ukraine’s landmine crisis
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Tom Watling
Dmytro Guzha was returning home with his wife Elena when he felt the explosion beneath his feet – and then nothing.
“After that, I didn’t hear or see anything at all,” the 49-year-old says. He regained consciousness a few minutes later and his focus turned to Elena.
“I was really worried about my wife because I saw her and she didn’t move. Then I wanted to try to get closer to her but I couldn’t because my leg didn’t move.” That was the result of the explosion that had ripped through his lower half.
Russian hackers target Western firms shipping aid to Ukraine, US intelligence says
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Tom Watling
Hackers working for Russian military intelligence targeted Western technology and logistics companies involved in shipping assistance to Ukraine, the US National Security Agency said.
The hackers were trying to obtain details about the type of assistance entering Ukraine and, as part of the effort, sought access to the feeds of internet-connected cameras near Ukrainian border crossings, according to the NSA's report on the cyberattack.
Recent Ukraine attacks prove Russia not interested in peace, Denmark says
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Russia's attacks on Ukraine during the weekend proved that Moscow is not interested in peace, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Monday.
“During the day Putin talks about negotiations, then he bombs Ukraine during the night,” Frederiksen told reporters at a meeting of Nordic leaders in Finland.
Russia overnight unleashed what the Ukrainian air force described as Russia's largest drone attack of the war to date.
Frederiksen said the Nordic leaders had agreed their countries would support Ukraine for as long as it takes, adding the support could mean military aid, investments in Ukraine's defence industry and cooperation with Ukrainian companies.
Ukraine's Zelensky expected to visit Berlin on Wednesday, sources say
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Tom Watling
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Berlin on Wednesday, several sources told Reuters on Monday.
A spokesperson for the chancellery declined to comment on the planned meeting, which was first reported by news outlet Spiegel.
Spiegel said Zelensky would hold talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about possible steps towards further technical talks between Ukraine and Russia as well as briefing him on plans for a new EU sanctions package against Russia, Spiegel reported.
The leaders are also expected to discuss further military support for Ukraine, the report said, adding that Zelensky would also meet with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Shortly after taking office earlier this month, Merz travelled with his French, British and Polish counterparts to Kyiv where they declared that Russia would be hit by new punitive measures if it did not heed calls for a 30-day ceasefire within days.
Macron says he thinks Trump realising aspects of Putin's lies on Ukraine
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Tom Watling
French president Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that he thinks that Donald Trump is realising aspects of Russian leader Vladimir Putin's lies regarding Ukraine.
He added that he hopes Trump’s anger would “translate into action”.
“President Trump realises that when President Putin said on the phone he was ready for peace, or told his envoys he was ready for peace, he lied,” Macron said.
“We have seen once again in recent hours Donald Trump express his anger. A form of impatience. I simply hope now that this translates into action.”
Macron's remarks came after Trump wrote in a post on social media that Putin had “gone absolutely CRAZY” after large aerial attacks in the war in Ukraine and that Trump was weighing new sanctions on Moscow.
Trump has threatened to slap sanctions on Moscow on several occasions but has declined to follow through.
Ukraine confirmed Chinese supplies to 20 Russian military plants, intelligence chief says
13:23
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Tom Watling
Ukraine has confirmed information that China is supplying a range of important products to Russian military plants, the chief of Ukrainian foreign intelligence was quoted on Monday as saying.
“There is information that China supplies tooling machines, special chemical products, gunpowder, and components specifically to defence manufacturing industries,” Oleh Ivashchenko told Ukrinform state news agency.
“We have confirmed data on 20 Russian factories,” he said.
China, the world's second-largest economy, has forged even closer trade and other economic relations with Russia since Moscow sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in February 2022, triggering Western sanctions on the Russian economy.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said last month that China was supplying weapons and gunpowder to Russia, the first time he had openly accused Beijing of direct military assistance for Moscow. China dismissed the accusation as "groundless" but Kyiv imposed sanctions on three Chinese entities.
Children among 12 killed after Russia launches largest aerial bombardment of Ukraine war
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Tom Watling
Three children were among at least 12 people killed in Ukraine after Russian forces launched the largest aerial bombardment since the war started in February 2022.
Russia launched 367 drones and missiles in Sunday’s onslaught, striking more than 30 cities and villages, according to Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force.
Sounds of explosions boomed throughout the night in Kyiv and families in a village near the capital returned to find their homes burned down on Sunday.
Starmer is now in the crosshairs of the Kremlin
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Tom Watling
The prime minister’s activities on the world stage have made him of great interest to Moscow, says Katia Glod, who shows how Russian media activity about him soars every time he sticks his head above the parapet
Putin to meet Turkey's foreign minister on Monday, Kremlin says
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Tom Watling
Russian president Vladimir Putin will meet with Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan on Monday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
The pair will mostly discuss bilateral relations but will also talk about Ukraine.
Turkey held peace talks between Russia and Ukraine earlier this month, the first since meetings, which were also in Turkey, in March 2022.
Nothing substantive came of the talks earlier this month, though a deal was made to swap 2,000 prisoners of war.
That exchange was completed yesterday, hours before Russia launched it’s largest aerial attack on Ukraine of the more than three year war, in signs that the positive agreement to swap a large amount of POWs had little effect on the long-term prospects of peace.
Zelensky: Russia’s latest strikes should be met with increased sanctions
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Tom Watling
Russia’s latest wave of drone and missile attacks, the most significant of the more than three year war, must be met with increased sanctions, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
In a post on social media, the Ukrainian leader said Russia must be punished for the attacks, instead of being offered “more effort on ‘diaolgue’”.
“Putin shows just how much he despises the world — the world that spends more effort on “dialogue” with him than on real pressure,” Zelensky wrote on X.
“The increase in Russian strikes should be met with increased sanctions. Russia’s disregard for diplomacy and refusal even to consider a ceasefire must be met with a freeze on Russian finances and a halt to its oil trade.”
You can read his full statement below.
Our air defense forces and rescuers were working all night. The Russian army launched the largest number of drones against our cities and communities since the beginning of the full-scale war — 355 attack UAVs, mostly "Shaheds." There were also 9 cruise missiles. Sadly, there are… pic.twitter.com/5oXmv5zoy2
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 26, 2025
Ukraine’s backers cannot tolerate Putin’s continued objections to peace, says Germany
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Tom Watling
Germany’s foreign minister has said the international community “cannot tolerate” Vladimir Putin’s continued attacks on Ukraine while talks about peace are ongoing.
In what could be interpreted as a veiled swipe at the Donald Trump administration, German foreign minister Johann Wadephul said it was clear that Putin “doesn’t want peace” and that more needs to be done to punish him.
“The international community cannot tolerate this,” he said, adding that Putin was “trampling on human rights”.
Ahead of a planned visit to Washington on Wednesday to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, Wadephul added that Russia’s latest aerial attacks on Ukraine represent an “affront to US president Donald Trump, who tried to bring the Kremlin chief to the negotiating table”.
“And now, this reaction,” he said, referring to Russia launching 355 drones and nine missiles at Ukraine last night. “You can see that Putin doesn’t want peace, he wants to continue the war, and we cannot allow him to do that.”
Kremlin: Trump’s comments about Putin down to ‘emotional overload’
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Tom Watling
Donald Trump’s claims that Vladimir Putin has gone “aboslutely crazy” are down to “emotional overload”, the Kremlin has claimed after firing a record 355 drones and nine missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing at least a dozen civilians.
“We are really grateful to the Americans and to President Trump personally for their assistance in organising and launching this negotiation process,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said when asked about the Trump remarks about Putin.
“Of course, at the same time, this is a very crucial moment, which is associated, of course, with the emotional overload of everyone absolutely and with emotional reactions.”
Finland summons Russian ambassador over suspected airspace violation
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Tom Watling
Finland's foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned Russia's Helsinki ambassador to ask for an explanation regarding a suspected violation of Finnish airspace that took place last week.
The Baltic Sea region is on high alert after a string of power cable, telecom link and gas pipeline outages since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, with the Nato alliance boosting its presence in the area with frigates, aircraft and naval drones.
Finland’s defence ministry reported on 23 May that two Russian military aircraft were suspected of violating their airspace.
Russia does not see Vatican as a serious arena for peace talks, sources say
10:39
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Tom Watling
Russia does not see the Vatican as a serious venue for peace talks with Ukraine because the Holy See is the seat of Catholicism and is surrounded by Italy, a Nato and EU member, three senior Russian sources have told Reuters.
They also point out that many Russian officials cannot even fly there due to Western restrictions. It is further confirmation of Russia’s view of the Vatican being an inappropriate venue for peace talks, as highlighted by Moscow’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov last week.
The Vatican has so far been silent in public on the idea raised by US President Donald Trump after a call with President Vladimir Putin that Pope Leo XIV could host talks aimed at ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said last week that Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, had confirmed his willingness to host talks during a phone call with her.
"The Vatican definitely is not seen in Russia as a serious force capable of resolving such a complex conflict," one senior Russian source acquainted with top-level Kremlin thinking said on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.
Among the reasons cited by the three sources is the fact that both Russia and Ukraine are predominantly Eastern Orthodox countries, while the Vatican is surrounded by Nato member Italy, which has supported Ukraine and repeatedly sanctioned Russia.
The Russian sources underscored that for most senior Russian officials, it would be very difficult to even get to the Vatican from Moscow as direct flights were cancelled after the start of the war on 24 February, 2022, and there are a myriad of European Union sanctions on Russian officials.
Russia’s overnight attack was largest of war, says Ukraine air force
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Russia’s attacks last night were the largest in more than than three years of war, Ukraine’s air force has announced.
Russia launched 355 drones and nine cruise missiles against Ukraine from Sunday evening.
The previous record of 298 was launched by Russia on Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Ukraine’s air force said they had neutralised - either shot down or jammed with electronic warfare - 288 drones and destroyed all nine missiles.
Trump’s involvement in Ukraine peace talks ‘giving Putin more power’, Yulia Navalnaya says
09:47
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Tom Watling
After hearing from Ukrainian opposition leader Kira Rudik, we remind you of comments by the Russian dissident Yulia Navalnaya.
The widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny told the Hay Festival in Wales last Friday that Donald Trump’s approach to Vladimir Putin was emboldening the Russian leader by welcoming him back to the diplomatic world stage.
Trump’s predecessor, Joe Biden, had refused to speak to Putin after the Russian leader ordered the full-scale invasion in February 2022. European leaders - with the exception of Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia - have also declined to engage with Putin.
“All of these negotiations happening like they’re equal gives Putin – who is a tyrant – more power,” said Ms Navalnaya.
“I’m sure it was very difficult for Putin and that he suffered a lot during these last few years, because nobody would have been meeting with him.
“But now all of these negotiations have given him again more power. I’m absolutely sure Putin now feels more strength, and like he can do whatever he wants, because he feels people want to speak with him, people want to negotiate with him.”
You can read the full story below.
Trump’s attempts to broker peace have led nowhere, says Kyiv opposition leader
09:27
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Tom Watling
We bring you some more comments from Ukrainian opposition leader Kira Rudik.
She says Donald Trump’s attempts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine to end Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion “have led nowhere”, adding that the US president must immediately switch his strategy.
“The only thing we are waiting for now is for the US to switch to the promised strategy of peace through strength, which would mean putting immense strength on Russia economically and to arm Ukraine to the teeth with a new military package,” she says.
“The previous attempts by Trump have not led anywhere. But we hope that it will be possible for him to acknowledge the reality and move forward towards peace in an effective way.”
Last night, Trump claimed Putin was “needlessly killing” innocent Ukrainians following a massive Russian aerial attack overnight. It killed at least a dozen civilians, including three children. He added that Putin had “gone absolutely crazy” but declined to punish the Russian leader for his attack with sanctions or additional military support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky described Trump’s failure to punish Putin as tantamount to “encouraging” Russia to commit further attacks.
Ukraine drones hit Russian military factories
09:01
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Tom Watling
Ukrainian drones fired over the border across Russia have reportedly hit several military production facilities.
Footage on Russian social media site Telegram appeared to show damage at a drone manufacturing plant in Yelabuga, Tatarstan Republic, some 600 miles from the Ukrainian border.
Local residents reported air defence fire and drones flying over Yelabuga late last night.
Additional footage appeared to show smoke rising above a chemical factory in Kineshma, Ivanovo Oblast, which produces components for Russian military equipment and missiles.
At least 10 explosions were heard in that region overnight. The local government confirmed that at least one drone had hit the facility.
Russia’s defence ministry claimed they had shot down 148 drones between 10am local time yesterday and 8am this morning.
Drones hit Russia's Shahed drone factory 1,200 km from Ukraine again
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) May 26, 2025
The facility in Tatarstan's Yelabuga was previously targeted in April.https://t.co/mtcpSUec1o
TG/Supernova+, Exilenova+, Astra pic.twitter.com/G9YwwgBPTX
US peace talks have only led to Ukrainian citizens dying, says Ukrainian MP
08:43
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Tom Watling
Donald Trump’s talk of peace has ultimately led to Vladimir Putin “intensifying the fight” against innocent Ukrainiains, an opposition leader in Kyiv has told The Independent.
Kira Rudik, leader of the Ukrainian opposition Holos party, says last night’s massive drone and missile attack was devastating for the country. It forced millions of Ukrainians into shelters and killed at least a dozen people.
“Putin launched these drones and missiles as an answer to all the attempts to bring him to the negotiating table and move ahead with the 30-day ceasefire,” she said.
“These attempts were led by European leaders and Trump but they only led to Putin intensifying the fight.
“Ukraine is paying for it with the lives of our citizens. We are calling for the leaders of the free world to stop believing these illusions and look at the facts: Putin will not stop unless he is stopped.”
Russia drone strikes destroy buildings in northeast Ukraine
08:24
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Tom Watling
Ukraine’s state emergency services has posted photos from the site of a drone strike in the northeast Kharkiv region, one of hundreds of projectiles launched by Russia overnight.
It was one of the largest aerial attacks of the more than three year war. Ukraine said Russia fired 367 drones and missiles overnight.
Below, you can see photos of the aftermath of the attacks on the outskirts of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city and home to some 1.3 million people.
російські окупанти завдали масованих ударів БпЛА по передмістю Харкова, виникла масштабна пожежа Внаслідок ворожої атаки по території приватного підприємства у селищі Васищеве сталися руйнації та загоряння складської будівлі. За попередніми даними жертв та постраждалих немає pic.twitter.com/Lwt260UanA
— DSNS.GOV.UA (@SESU_UA) May 26, 2025
Ukraine captured almost 1,000 Russian soldiers during Kursk offensive
08:11
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Shweta Sharma
Ukrainian forces captured 971 Russian soldiers during a months-long offensive in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, the general staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said, describing the campaign as key to facilitating prisoner exchanges.
He said the 971 Russian troops were taken prisoner between 6 August 2024 and 25 May 2025, as part of Ukraine’s ongoing offensive in Kursk Oblast.
The military characterised the campaign as an “unexpected and asymmetric” manoeuvre that helped build up the so-called “exchange fund” – a term used in Ukraine for captured Russian soldiers who can be traded for Ukrainian POWs.
The strategic value of the Kursk operation had previously been questioned by critics, who pointed to its high costs and uncertain benefits.
"Only unconventional decisions can defeat a numerically superior enemy," the statement read. "The Kursk campaign has proven to be exactly that – its success recognised around the world."
Ukraine sees largest Russian attack since the war began - what does it mean
07:58
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Shweta Sharma
At least 12 people including three children have been killed in the single largest attack since the war began in 2022.
It was the largest attack of the war in terms of weapons fired, although other strikes have killed more people.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said 12 people had been killed and 60 more wounded.
Earlier death tolls given separately by regional authorities and rescuers had put the number of dead at 13.
"This was a combined, ruthless strike aimed at civilians. The enemy once again showed that its goal is fear and death," he wrote on Telegram.
Ukraine's air force said Russia had launched 298 drones and 69 missiles in its overnight assault, although it said it was able to down 266 drones and 45 missiles. Damage extended to a string of regional centres, including Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, as well as Mykolaiv in the south and Ternopil in the west.
In Kyiv, Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, said 11 people were injured in drone strikes.
No deaths were reported in the capital, although four were killed in the region around the city, according to officials.
This was the second large aerial attack in two days.
On Friday evening, Russia launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv in waves that continued through the night.
In northeastern Ukraine, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said early on Sunday that drones hit three city districts and injured three people. Blasts shattered windows in high-rise apartment blocks.
Drone strikes killed a 77-year-old man and injured five people in the southern city of Mykolaiv, the regional governor said.
He published a picture of a residential apartment block with a large hole from an explosion and rubble scattered over the ground. In the western region of Khmelnytskyi, many hundreds of kilometres away from the frontlines of fighting, four people were killed and five others wounded, according to the governor.
"Without pressure, nothing will change and Russia and its allies will only build up forces for such murders in Western countries," the Ukrainian president's chief of staff Andriy Yermak wrote on Telegram. "Moscow will fight as long as it has the ability to produce weapons."
Zelensky enacts new sanctions targeting propagandists, criminal networks, Russian financiers
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