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Ukraine war briefing: Russia preparing ‘massive new strike’, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president calls on country to ‘protect your lives’; Nato fury as drone hits Romanian apartment block. What we know on day 1,557

The Guardian - AU · May 30

Polish President Nawrocki seeks to strip Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honour

President Karol Nawrocki said he will ask for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be stripped of the White Eagle, after Zelenskyy named a military unit after a group that led massacres of ethnic Poles during WWII.

Euronews · May 29

Too early to say if drone in Romania was Russian: Putin

NATO has accused Russia of reckless behaviour after a drone hit an apartment block in Romania ‌but Russian officials say it is not clear where it came from.

AAP · May 29

Ukraine targets Russian energy infrastructure; Moscow says over 200 drones intercepted overnight

Intense fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war continues as Ukraine launched drone attacks hitting fuel facilities in Yaroslavl Oblast. Russia claims to have intercepted hundreds of drones. Meanwhile, a Russian drone struck an apartment building in Romania, injuring two. The US remains open to mediation, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has appealed…

The Times of India · May 29

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania

The Independent UK · May 29

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky fears ‘massive’ new attack while Putin reacts to Romania drone strike

Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building

The Independent UK · May 29

Ukraine war briefing: Gripen fighter jet deal ramps up after Zelenskyy visit to Sweden

Ukraine to receive first 16 of the Swedish planes in early 2027; US congressmen back Zelenskyy plea for more Patriots. What we know on day 1,556

The Guardian - AU · May 29

Ukraine to buy up to 20 latest model Gripen jet fighters, Sweden to donate 16

Ukraine is largely reliant on its Western allies to down Russian missile barrages, despite having pioneered a system for intercepting long-range drones that is the envy of some of the world's most advanced militaries.

Euronews · May 28

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks

AAP · May 28

Zelenskyy heads to Sweden as Ukraine touts drone expertise honed in war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Stockholm for talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on defense cooperation

The Independent UK · May 28