U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 28 the U.S. would soon know whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, warning that if Moscow is stalling, Washington would “respond a little bit …
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'We'll know in two weeks' if Putin serious about ending war, Trump says
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Germany divided over potential delivery of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently announced he would not publicly lead the debate on delivering long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine. However, as reported by NTV, these discussions are already in full swing, particularly within the …
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Moscow proposes next round of Russia-Ukraine talks on June 2 in Istanbul
Moscow has proposed June 2 as the date for the next round of talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a press conference.
In his remarks, Lavrov said the talks would be a continuation of the process launched …
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Germany considers funding Ukraine's cruise missile development
The German government is reportedly considering financial support for Ukraine's development and mass production of cruise missiles with a range of up to 2,500 kilometers, reports German media outlet Bild, citing insider sources.
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EU announces new Black Sea security strategy to counter Russian threats, top diplomat says
The European Union unveiled a new security strategy for the Black Sea region on May 28, aiming to counter growing Russian threats, improve regional defense infrastructure, and deepen cooperation with key partners from Ukraine to Turkey, EU High …
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Russia proposed new date and location for peace talks with Ukraine, Medinsky says
Russia has proposed a specific date and venue for the next round of talks with Ukraine, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who leads Moscow’s delegation in ongoing negotiations, said on May 28.
Medinsky claimed he personally called …
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NASA astronaut on Russian colleagues backing war against Ukraine
The Kyiv Independent’s Kollen Post sits down with retired U.S. astronaut Col. Terry W. Virts to discuss his time aboard the International Space Station alongside Russian colleagues in 2014–2015, during Russia’s annexation of Crimea and invasion of …
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Zelensky warns of Russian military buildup near Sumy
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of a potential Russian military buildup targeting the northeastern city of Sumy. Speaking to journalists in Kyiv on Tuesday, May 27, Zelensky revealed that Russia is amassing troops near the Sumy, with …
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Ukrainian Security Service charges captured Russian soldier with executing POWs
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has charged a captured Russian marine with war crimes for allegedly executing two unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war during combat operations earlier this year in northeastern Ukraine, according to an official …
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‘A serious crisis’ — pro-Russian leader in Bosnia threatening peace in the Balkans
BANJA LUKA, Bosnia and Herzegovina — When a court convicted Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik of defying an international peace envoy in February, it was supposed to end his career in politics.
He faced not only jail time, but a ban on holding public …
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Germany pledges 5 billion euros in new aid to Ukraine, no Taurus missiles announced
Editor’s note: The story is being updated.
Germany has unveiled a military aid package for Ukraine worth 5 billion euros ($5.65 billion), the country’s Defense Ministry said in a statement on May 28 after Chancellor Friedrich Merz and …
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Ukraine targets key Russian defense facilities in massive drone attack
In the early hours of May 28, Russia endured yet another massive drone attack. The targets included three pivotal defense-industrial enterprises in the Moscow region.
The "ELMA-Zelenograd" industrial hub was among the targets in the Moscow region. …
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TRUMP pressures PUTIN: sanctions, international reversal and drone strikes on Russia
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Realization in the West: Trump criticizes Putin and Europe ramps up military aid | EXPLAINER
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Drone attack causes chaos at Moscow airports: 62 flights canceled, 55 rerouted
In a significant disruption, airports across Moscow's aviation hub witnessed at least 62 flight cancellations amidst an extensive drone attack. On Wednesday, May 28, Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency revealed that additional 52 flights at …
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Stolen youth: how Ukrainian students pass exams in bomb shelters
Editor’s Note: Currently, our team consists of a number of students, because one of our goals is to train young Ukrainian journalists to tell their country’s story to the world – for the rest of their careers.
Combining study and work is not easy, …
