The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

War of words: Russia’s Medvedev rebukes Trump over Putin social media post

Trump says Russia’s Vladimir Putin is ‘playing with fire’ and Russia has so far been shielded from ‘really bad things’.

Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Drones target Moscow forcing suspension of some flights

Air raid alerts in Ukrainian regions; Zelenskyy visits Berlin amid promising noises about long-range strikes. What we know on day 1,190

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,189

These are the key events on day 1,189 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025

Trump Says Putin 'Playing With Fire' In New Jab At Russian Leader

US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin Tuesday that he was "playing with fire," in a fresh jab at his Russian counterpart as he weighs new sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

International Business Times · May 27, 2025

Zelenskyy bound for Berlin with Merz boxed in by German coalition

The German chancellor’s desire to lift restrictions on longer range weapons for Ukraine has been frustrated by his Social Democrat partners

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025

Putin allegedly worried about ‘hanging from a lamppost in 6 months’ if Ukraine invasion fails

The war's end could be his end too.

We Got This Covered · May 27, 2025

US, Europe lift ‘range restrictions’ on Ukraine missiles: Why it matters

German leader Merz confirms Kyiv can now target Russian military positions with long-range weapons from Western allies.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025

Britain backs Germany over letting Ukraine fire West-supplied weapons deep into Russia to fight Putin attacks

Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Berlin and other major allies are no longer imposing any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Kyiv

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

Trump’s flattery and bullying of Putin have been equally ineffective – and it’s obvious why

Putin has tied his political survival to the war, and he believes Russia is winning. The US president will not make progress on peace until that changes, says international relations expert Rajan Menon

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025

Drone war, ground offensive continue despite new Russia-Ukraine peace push

Tit-for-tat drone attacks as Russia blames Ukraine and Europe for efforts to disrupt diplomacy.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025