'Associate membership' risks leaving Ukraine in limbo, Ireland warns after Merz pitches bold plan Helen McEntee, Ireland's foreign minister, warned that granting "associate membership" to Ukraine risks leaving the country in a limbo in its aspirations to join the European Union as a full member, following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's unprecedented plan. Euronews · May 22
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy invited to NATO summit in Ankara, Rutte confirms Trump has lashed out at NATO allies on numerous occasions since the start of the Iran war on 28 February when both the US and Israel launched surprised strikes against the Islamic republic. Euronews · May 22
Ukraine war briefing: Russia asks central bank to repel drone attacks IN FULL The Independent UK · May 22
Ukraine drone attack on Luhansk dorm kills six: Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukrainian forces have deliberately struck a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region. AAP · May 22
Ukrainian protesters in Kyiv urge veto of a bill families fear could declare missing soldiers dead Hundreds of Ukrainians have marched through Kyiv to demand that the government veto a bill they say could prematurely declare missing soldiers dead AAP · May 22
Ukraine strike on Starobilsk dormitory kills four in occupied Luhansk Ukrainian drone strike on a college dorm in Russian‑occupied Starobilsk killed four and wounded at least 35, while Russian drones also hit residential areas in Kherson. Euronews · May 22
Latvia: Standing with Ukraine Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Latvia has been providing massive support to war-torn Ukraine. Like Estonia and Lithuania, this small Baltic state is among the European countries hosting the highest number of Ukrainian refugees relative to its population. Our reporters Valentine Patry and Hugo Laridon went… France 24 · May 22
The Guardian - UK · May 22 Mind the drone gap: war games begin inside secret Nato bunker in London tube station British army is 80-90% short of drones as military exercise aims to build on European defence strategy
Euronews · May 22 Lukashenka offers to meet Zelenskyy as Ukraine warns of Russia's new offensive through Belarus Zelenskyy earlier warned Belarus of “consequences” over possible deeper involvement in Russia’s all-out war amid growing concerns that Moscow is seeking to open a new front against Ukraine from Belarus, as it did in early 2022.
France 24 · May 22 Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery, Zelensky says, as Kyiv intensifies new tactic Ukrainian forces attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday, the latest in a series of strikes by Kyiv on Russian oil facilities. Authorities in Ukraine's Russian-controlled Luhansk region on Friday said a Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory killed at least six people…
The Times of India · May 22 ‘Bringing war back to Russia’: Ukraine strikes Yaroslavl oil refinery Ukraine has escalated its offensive by targeting a Russian oil refinery situated in Yaroslavl, roughly 700 kilometers away from its own territory, as declared by President Zelenskyy. He positioned this response as a fair counteraction in the ongoing conflict, propelling the conflict back into Russian territory.
The Economic Times · May 22 India, Cyprus upgrade ties to a strategic partnership India and Cyprus have elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership. A joint task force will boost cooperation in infrastructure and shipping. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides discussed global issues including West Asia and Ukraine. Both nations aim to double investment in the next five years.…
The Guardian - UK · May 22 US concerned Russian campaign against Baltics could ‘spark into something bigger’, says Rubio – as it happened The US secretary of state said the US is monitoring Russian allegations against the Baltics
Euronews · May 22 Russian strike on Sumy injures six as mass drone attack hits Ukraine Ukraine said six people, including a child, were injured after a Russian strike hit Sumy on Thursday. Firefighters spent hours tackling flames in residential and industrial areas damaged in the attack.
Euronews · May 22 Newsletter: EU makes its trade play in Mexico As top European Union officials travel to Mexico on Friday to finalise a revived EU-Mexico trade deal, NATO foreign ministers will meet for a second day in Sweden to try to decipher Washington’s increasingly confusing military posture in Europe.
The Economic Times · May 22 Power outages hit Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region in Ukraine, media say Emergency power blackouts struck the Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region on Friday, while parts of southern Kherson experienced electricity outages following reported drone attacks. Russian authorities said air defense systems intercepted drones targeting Moscow and northwestern regions, as Ukraine reported injuries from shelling and drone strikes in the Sumy region. The latest…
The Independent UK · May 22 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hit by hypersonic ballistic missile as allies condemn ‘reckless escalation’ At least four people were killed in the attacks on Ukraine’s capital