War-hardened Kyiv residents return to routine after Russian strikes KYIV (UKRAINE) - Sunbathing on terraces, playing in the streets, sitting at cafes: Despite a weekend of intense Russian bombardment, Kyiv residents returned to their normal routines on Monday, with some saying they had become desensitised after more than four years of war. Bangkok Post · May 26
Ukraine war briefing: Russia pressures US to clear way for attacks on Kyiv Sergei Lavrov tells Marco Rubio that Washington should evacuate its embassy because Moscow is planning ‘systematic strikes’. What we know on day 1,553 The Guardian - AU · May 26
Russia says it will hit Kyiv military sites over attack Russian forces say they will launch a "series of systematic strikes" against Ukrainian army facilities in Kyiv and warn foreign citizens to leave the city. AAP · May 25
France 24 · May 25 Russia threatens fresh Kyiv strikes, warns foreigners to leave Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and hypersonic weapons that killed four people, as Moscow vowed retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian…
Euronews · May 25 Saxony premier Kretschmer on Ukrainian refugees and Russian gas "We see that large parts of Ukraine are places where people can live well and safely," Saxony's premier Kretschmer (CDU) tells Euronews about refugees returning. "Our capacity to help is limited," adds the CDU vice-chair.
International Business Times UK · May 25 Diplomats Told to Leave Kyiv as Russia Signals Its Deadliest Strikes on the Capital Are Still Ahead Russia's Ministry of Defence has warned foreign nationals to evacuate Kyiv as it begins systematic strikes on military-industrial facilities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Euronews · May 25 Russia urges foreign residents and diplomats to leave Kyiv as it threatens more strikes One day after one of Russia's worst attacks on Kyiv since its 2022 full-scale invasion, Moscow warns foreign residents and diplomats to leave Ukraine's capital, as it says it does not intend on slowing down its attacks.
Euronews · May 25 Belarus opposition leader visits Kyiv after Russia's most devastating attack this year Ukraine and its allies are increasingly concerned about Belarusian-Russian collaboration, while Moscow has warned that further strikes on Kyiv are coming.
Euronews · May 25 Ukraine reburies remains of divisive nationalist World War II leader Ukraine reburied the repatriated remains of a divisive military figure Andrii Melnyk, who was leading the Organisation of Ukrainian Nationalists, an independence group that challenged Soviet rule, including by working with Nazi Germany during World War II.
AAP · May 25 Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine Belarus' exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia's largest missile attack of the year
International Business Times · May 25 Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile Against Ukraine With No Agreement In Sight Russia launched a hypersonic ballistic missile against Ukraine as part of one of the largest bombings since the war began more than four years ago.
AAP · May 25 Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for any signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine Belarus' exiled opposition leader is visiting Kyiv as the Ukrainian capital cleans up after Russia's biggest missile attack of the year
We Got This Covered · May 25 Putin tells the world Ukraine war is almost over, then switches from drones to Russia’s most powerful weapon in new attack Russia claims it was a retaliation for a strike.
International Business Times UK · May 25 Donald Trump to Sacrifice Ukraine? Shocking Warning From Former White House Insider Miles Taylor warns that domestic political pressure on Trump could lead to more aggressive foreign policy moves, with Ukraine remaining a key source of tension.