Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has warned that Russia is preparing a major new military offensive. Meanwhile, a Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania near the Ukrainian border, lightly wounding two people. NATO and the EU swiftly issued a joint statement strongly condemning Russia’s actions. This marks another instance of Russian weapons landing on NATO member territory since the conflict began, further escalating European security tensions. Romania summoned the Russian ambassador for a formal protest. NATO’s secretary general said the alliance is closely monitoring developments and emphasized that any violation of allied territory is unacceptable. ...

Russia has urged US and other foreign citizens to evacuate Kyiv, citing significant security risks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials hinted at a battlefield shift favoring their forces, drawing international attention to potential changes in the conflict dynamics.

Russia Threatens More Kyiv Strikes, Tells Foreigners to Leave Russia’s Defense Ministry warned foreign citizens to leave Kyiv immediately on Monday, saying Russian forces are preparing “systematic” strikes on the Ukrainian capital. The threat follows one of the largest aerial assaults on Kyiv overnight Saturday since the war began. According to BBC reports, Russian forces launched intensive airstrikes over the weekend, damaging multiple civilian infrastructure sites in Kyiv. Russian statements indicated that more systematic strikes on key facilities in the capital are planned, with an explicit warning for all foreign nationals remaining in Kyiv to evacuate as soon as possible. ...

Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine, confirming the use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile. At least 4 dead and dozens injured.

Russia launched waves of missiles and drones against Ukraine, hitting all districts of Kyiv and injuring 21 people including a 15-year-old boy.

Putin accuses Ukraine of striking a student dormitory in a Moscow-occupied area of eastern Ukraine and vows retaliation. Ukraine says it targeted Russia’s elite Rubicon drone unit.

Russia Says Large-Scale Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills Three in Moscow Region Russian authorities reported that a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack has killed three people in the Moscow region, marking one of the most significant strikes on the capital area in recent months. The attack underscores the escalation of drone warfare capabilities and the expanding reach of the conflict far beyond the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine has heavily invested in drone technology in recent years and has demonstrated the ability to strike deep into Russian territory. ...

Latvian PM Resigns Following Drone Controversy Latvian Prime Minister Silina announced her resignation on May 14, following intense domestic criticism over her government’s handling of Ukrainian drone incidents that crossed into Latvian airspace. The controversy stems from multiple Ukrainian drones straying off course during the Russia-Ukraine conflict and entering Latvian territory. Silina’s government was criticized for a slow and opaque initial response. Opposition parties, joined by some coalition members, mounted pressure that ultimately cost her the premiership. ...

Russia has resumed drone attacks on Ukraine following the expiration of a ceasefire agreement. Tensions are rising again.

Zelensky’s Ex-Chief of Staff in Court as Ukraine Corruption Probe Escalates Ukraine’s former presidential chief of staff appeared in court as part of an escalating corruption investigation, facing money laundering allegations. The case highlights Kyiv’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign amid the war and has drawn significant public attention in Ukraine.