The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

EU could deny new member states veto rights as bloc pushes for enlargement

Measure could ease concerns from countries – such as France – that are sceptical about bringing in more members

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv warned to brace for possible major barrage

Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight

The Independent UK · May 26

‘Lukashenka will fulfil all orders of Putin,’ Tsikhanouskaya says amid threats from Minsk and Moscow

Amid Kyiv’s warning that Belarus could be dragged deeper into Russia’s war, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed the Belarusian opposition leader in Kyiv for her first official visit just days after Moscow’s massive attack.

Euronews · May 26

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AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 26 at 1700

AAP · May 26

Newsletter: Drone crisis talks in Lithuania as Russia steps up Kyiv threats

Also in this newsletter: Pope Leo weighs in on the AI.race, and Belarus's opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya slams President Aliaksandr Lukashenka's willingness to "sacrifice" Belarus's "sovereignty" to stay in power.

Euronews · May 26

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AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 26 at 1630

AAP · May 26

How Russia’s Kh-101 missile uses decoy flares to slip past air defence shields

Russia is upgrading its Kh-101 cruise missiles with advanced countermeasures to counter Ukraine's air defences. Recent footage shows these missiles deploying flares and potentially radar-confusing chaff. Despite these efforts, Ukraine claims high interception rates, though Russia's hypersonic missiles like Oreshnik pose a greater future threat.

The Times of India · May 26

Rubio says US ready to mediate peace as Moscow steps up threats to strike Kyiv

Russia's weekend barrage, involving dozens of drones and missiles, killed four people and caused widespread damage across the Ukrainian capital.

Euronews · May 26

Tuesday briefing: With unease at home spreading, what next for Russia’s isolated leader?

In today’s newsletter: Our Russian affairs reporter on Vladimir Putin’s slipping approval and singular goal – as discontent ripples from wider society to the reachers of the Kremlin

The Guardian - UK · May 26

AAP Rolling News Bulletin May 26, 1600

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 26 at 1600

AAP · May 26