Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,190 These are the key events on day 1,190 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · May 29, 2025
Family of an Israeli held hostage in Iraq for 800 days hangs on to hope for her freedom With the world’s attention fixed on efforts to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, talks are quietly continuing to liberate an Israeli hostage held in Iraq by a different Iranian-backed militant group The Independent UK · May 29, 2025
Nordic nations embrace total defense as the risk of sabotage and war rises The Nordic nations are embracing the concept of total defense, mobilizing the whole of society to defend against military and non-military threats, including asking ordinary people to have enough food and water stored for seven days The Independent UK · May 29, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin holds back peace memorandum that it promised Trump Zelenskyy says Moscow dragging out the process as Lavrov insists on another meeting; funeral for three sibling children killed by Russian cruise missile. What we know on day 1,191 The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2025
GOP Lawmaker Insists 'We Need to Listen to Putin' as Trump Admin Works on Russia-Ukraine Talks Rep. Mark Green urged people to listen to president Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as tensions escalate amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine talks. Latin Times · May 28, 2025
Trump warns Netanyahu off Iran strike as nuclear talks continue US president says an Israeli strike ‘would be inappropriate to do right now because we’re very close to a solution.’ Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025
Truckers' protest in Iran gathers steam and wins support from prominent dissident voices Truck drivers in Iran continued a nearly week-long strike on Wednesday, incensed by low salaries, high insurance rates, and a possible hike in fuel prices The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
‘He’s playing with fire!’: Trump warns Putin while Zelenskyy says at least he tells the truth, unlike lying Russian leader At least someone's being honest here. We Got This Covered · May 28, 2025
Germany to fund long-range weapons in Ukraine, says Merz Russia proposes new round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul as pressure grows to end conflict The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
Funeral of 3 siblings killed in Russian strike underscores mounting toll on Ukrainian families Three open coffins, one adult-sized, one medium and one child-sized, lay inside the Soviet-era Palace of Culture in a northern Ukrainian city The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
Wheat shipment arrives in Syria as EU passes legislation to lift sanctions The European Council extended asset freezes and travel bans on individuals linked to the former Assad government. Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025
Germany charges three people with spying for Russia, potentially with intent to kill Germany's Federal Prosecutor’s Office says three men have been charged with working for one of Russia’s intelligence agencies in a “particularly serious case.” The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
‘I only know of one REALLY BAD thing – WWIII’: Former Russian president warns Trump after Putin criticism The brave American president just triggered the threat of a war against the country. We Got This Covered · May 28, 2025
Ukrainian Town Mourns Three Siblings Killed In Russian Strike Roman Martyniuk, his sister Tamara and brother Stanislav all studied together at the same school in Korostyshiv, a quiet riverside town in central Ukraine. International Business Times · May 28, 2025
Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025 What are Germany’s Taurus missiles that Ukraine wants? German Chancellor Merz’s recent comments cause speculation Berlin will finally send the weapons to Ukraine.
Evening Standard · May 28, 2025 Russia and America in 'WW3' row as Putin defies Trump and masses 50,000 troops on border with Ukraine The US president has accused the Russian leader of ‘playing with fire’ after days of heavy air attacks on Ukrainian cities
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 Former Russian president threatens Trump with World War 3 after Putin criticism Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has hit back at ‘reckless’ comments by security official Dmitry Medvedev
International Business Times · May 28, 2025 Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Israel Spying, Activists Slam 'Unfair' Trial Iran on Wednesday executed a man convicted of spying for Israel, in defiance of pleas from his family and activists for his life to be spared after what they described as an unfair trial.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025 Germany and Ukraine reach deal for long-range weapons production Berlin agrees to help finance construction in Ukraine of weapons that can strike targets inside Russia
International Business Times · May 28, 2025 Zelensky Set To Meet Germany's Merz In Berlin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was due to visit Germany on Wednesday for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has pledged muscular backing for Kyiv in its fight against Russia.
International Business Times · May 28, 2025 Zelensky Proposes Three-way Meeting With Trump, Putin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a three-way summit with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as he seeks to force Moscow to halt its three-year-long invasion.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war: Germany to make long-range missiles with Ukraine and gives €5bn more in military aid – as it happened German chancellor says there will be no restrictions to how far weapons can reach at press conference with Zelenskyy
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 Russia detains tourist who entered country on paddle board According to the court, the man said he wanted to settle in Russia
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 Zelenskyy visits Berlin as he seeks more support for Ukraine in the war against Russia Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit Berlin to meet with new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
International Business Times UK · May 28, 2025 Body Language Experts React To Brigitte Macron And The 'Push' Seen Round The World A 'simple joke' between Macron and Brigitte in Vietnam led to misinformation, body language analysis, and concerns over political image and trust.