Western partners are not imposing any range restrictions on weapons delivered to Ukraine for use against Russian military targets, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 26.
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- Ukraine brings home 303 POWs in final phase of biggest prisoner swap with Russia
- Russian missile, drone attack kills 12, injures over 60
- US silence ‘encourages Putin’, Zelensky says after massive Russian attack …
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West imposing no range restrictions on arms for Ukraine, Germany's Merz says
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Estonian influencers on TikTok are spreading Russian narratives, contributing to information warfare targeting Estonia.
On May 26, 2025, a Propastop article detailed how several Estonian TikTok influencers are actively disseminating Russian narratives. These influencers use content designed to subtly or overtly promote pro-Kremlin propaganda and disinformation within …
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'We could not influence the list' — Ukraine reacts to reported inclusion of alleged defector in prisoner swap with Russia
Ukraine could not influence who Russia decided to release in the recent 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange, said Andrii Yusov, deputy head of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War (POW), in comments for Suspilne published …
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Belarus has nuclear weapon delivery systems but no Russian warheads, Ukrainian intel chief says
Belarus possesses nuclear weapon delivery systems but no warheads, Ukrainian foreign intelligence (SZRU) chief Oleh Ivashchenko said in an interview with Ukrinform published on May 26.
Belarus has been a key ally to Moscow and has previously been …
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Nicusor Dan sworn in as Romania’s new president
Nicusor Dan was sworn in as Romania’s president on May 26 in a formal ceremony before Parliament, pledging to be “a president open to the voice of society,” Romanian news outlet Digi24 reported.
Pro-EU centrist and then-Bucharest …
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Secret note reveals Russia using Telegram bots to control drones attacking Ukraine, Economist reports
Russia appears to be newly using Telegram messaging app bots to control its attack drones, ensuring real-time flight data and footage feed for human operators, the Economist reported on May 25, citing Ukrainian engineers.
The new control algorithm was …
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Netherlands backs Zelensky's presence at upcoming NATO summit
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on May 25 he wants President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the NATO summit in The Hague next month, Dutch daily NRC reported.
Italy’s ANSA news agency reported earlier this month that the United States …
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'Russia is not winning this war,' EU defense commissioner says
Russia is not winning the war in Ukraine, European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said in an interview with LRT broadcaster published on May 26, stressing Europe must stop relying on the United States to ensure that remains the case.
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Russia can attack Europe 2-4 years after war's end, faster with lifted sanctions, Ukrainian intel chief warns
Russia will be able to restore its combat capabilities and launch an aggression against Europe between two and four years after hostilities in Ukraine end, Ukrainian foreign intelligence (SZRU) chief Oleh Ivashchenko said in an interview with …
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Russian strikes kill 6, injure 24 across Ukraine in 3rd consecutive day of mass attacks
Russia launched its third large-scale aerial and drone assault against Ukraine in three nights, killing at least six people and injuring 24 across multiple oblasts over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported on May 26.
In Kharkiv Oblast, two …
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Russian drone production site, chemical plant targeted in alleged Ukrainian drone strike
Russian air defenses opened fire against drones near the Yelabuga drone production site in Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, while other drones attacked a chemical plant in Ivanovo Oblast, independent news channel Astra reported on May 26.
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Ukraine captured almost 1,000 Russian soldiers during Kursk offensive, General Staff says
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 on May 25, describing the campaign as key to conducting prisoner exchanges.
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Netherlands to send last of pledged 24 F-16s to Ukraine on May 26
The Netherlands will send the remainder of the 24 F-16 fighter jets it had promised to Ukraine on May 26, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on the Dutch broadcaster WNL on May 25.
Ukraine received its first F-16 jets from the Netherlands …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 981,850 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost around 981,850 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 26.
The number includes 1,000 casualties that Russian forces suffered …
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Over 109,600 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 109,625 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
The publications' latest report covers the period of February 24, 2022 to …
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Zelensky enacts new sanctions targeting propagandists, criminal networks, Russian financiers
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on May 25 that three new sanction packages have officially taken effect, following their approval by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.
In a Facebook post, Zelensky outlined the scope of the latest …
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Germany sets 2029 deadline to fully arm military amid fears of Russian threat, Reuters reports
Germany’s Chief of Defense, Carsten Breuer, has issued a directive ordering the German military to be fully equipped with weapons and materials by 2029, citing concerns that Russia could be capable of attacking NATO territory by then.
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'I don't know what the hell happened to Putin,' says Trump as Russia unleashes 3rd consecutive attack on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump voiced strong disapproval of Russia’s weekend bombardment of Ukraine, telling reporters that he’s “not happy with Putin.”
“He’s killing a lot of people,” Trump said to reporters at an airport …
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'Putin is not interested in peace' — German FM calls for additional sanctions following large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called for additional EU sanctions against Russia on May 25 following Russia’s large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine that killed 12 and injured 79.
"(Russian President Vladimir) Putin is not …
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Damage reported after train runs over explosive device in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, governor claims
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A rail line was damaged in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast on May 25 after a cargo train ran over an explosive device planted underneath the tracks, regional governor Vyacheslav …
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MASTERS of precision shots: the real role of UKRAINIAN snipers in the war #shorts
DISGUISE no longer helps: how the role of the SNIPER has changed on the front lines
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'Ceasefire now' — Trump's Ukraine envoy reacts to Russia's large-scale attack on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg became the first U.S. official to react to Russia’s overnight large-scale attack on Ukraine on May 25, calling for the end to hostilities.
“The indiscriminate …
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Ukraine accuses China of covert support for Russia in ongoing war
Ukraine claims China is not merely a neutral observer but a covert participant in Russia's war against Ukraine. Reports surfaced from Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, which officially confirmed China's involvement in supplying Russia with …
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine concludes 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap with Russia; Russian missile, drone attack kills 12, injures over 60
Key developments on May 24-25: