The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine war is at ‘turning point’ and Kyiv has six months to seize initiative, says senior commander

Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky said he believes the Russian military is exhausted

The Independent UK · May 27

"Murders, repression, stolen money, stolen land: that is dictatorship." Meet the Belarusian band whose black metal almost got them imprisoned - and caught in a warzone

Dymna Lotva's music was banned by their government and they were hunted by the police - but that hasn't stopped them speaking out

Metal Hammer · May 27

Europe should prepare to talk to Russia but 'priority' is supporting Ukraine, French minister says

France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad tells Euronews that Europe should not let others negotiate its security architecture on its behalf, but warns that Moscow is "not interested in a ceasefire or peace".

Euronews · May 27

Ukraine fires Storm Shadow missiles, drones at Russia; Black Sea port terminal in Tuapse on fire

Ukraine launched fresh strikes on Russia early Wednesday using Storm Shadow missiles and drones, while a fire broke out at a Black Sea port terminal in Tuapse.

The Times of India · May 27

Newsletter: Caution prevails as EU mulls talking to Russia

Also in this newsletter: Ukraine's deputy Prime Minister tells Euronews there is "no alternative to full EU membership" for his country, and Meloni issues a biting criticism of the European Union to industry leaders as tensions between Rome and Brussels brew.

Euronews · May 27

Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders

Military drones are entering the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. These incidents raise concerns about the war in Ukraine impacting NATO's northern borders. Ukraine's long-range attacks on Russian oil ports have led to some drones missing targets. This has caused security warnings and even government collapse in Latvia.…

The Economic Times · May 27

For one Ukrainian war amputee, rebuilding is painful after a Russian strike killed her husband

A Ukrainian woman has transformed her life after losing a limb in a Russian missile attack that also killed her husband

The Independent UK · May 27

FED: Russian ambassador summoned for 'unacceptable' threats

Threats from Russia to demolish buildings in Ukraine have led to its ambassador in Australia being hauled into DFAT for an explanation.

AAP · May 27

Russian ambassador summoned for 'unacceptable' threats

Threats from Russia to demolish buildings in Ukraine have led to its ambassador in Australia being hauled into DFAT for an explanation.

AAP · May 27

Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK intelligence suggests almost half a million Russian soldiers have died in Putin’s invasion

Volodymyr Zelensky wrote Ukraine relies ‘almost exclusively’ on the US for ballistic missile defences

The Independent UK · May 27