First Thing: China trip winds down but Trump-Xi Iran accord remains elusive US president offers no news of any breakthrough on Iran. Plus, how renters’ rights could be key issue in midterms The Guardian - UK · May 15
Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners of war each in US-brokered exchange Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram most of the Ukrainians handed over had been in Russian captivity since 2022. Euronews · May 15
Men in the mirror: Trump and Xi’s suits put ‘chameleon effect’ to test in Beijing Mirroring of each other’s attire may signal alignment – though the look wasn’t a huge departure for either leader The Guardian - UK · May 15
Ukraine attacks Russia with drones after suffering three days of massive strikes Large-scale attack on Russian regions and huge oil refinery comes after 24 were killed when missile hit flats in Kyiv The Guardian - UK · May 15
Ukraine ‘entirely justified’ to plan strikes against Russian energy and military targets after Kyiv attacks, Zelenskyy says – as it happpened Zelenskyy accused Russia of committing war crimes after latest strikes on Ukraine killed at least 24 The Guardian - UK · May 15
Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children The Independent UK · May 15
After four bloody years, the war on Ukraine might be turning into Putin’s undoing A battered economy, huge numbers of casualties and very little territorial gain – it’s no wonder even stalwart Putin supporters are showing signs of disquiet, says Rajan Menon, professor emeritus of international relations The Guardian - UK · May 15
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow says it destroyed more than 3,000 Kyiv drones as it faces biggest attack of the year Russian forces in the past week have downed 3,124 drones, with more than 1,000 drones destroyed yesterday alone The Independent UK · May 15
Ukraine war briefing: Putin escalating war, not seeking an end – Merz Condemnation after Kyiv bears brunt of massive Russian attack wave; warning over military drones too close to Ukrainian nuclear plants. What we know on day 1,542 The Guardian - AU · May 15
Ukraine Will Leverage Palantir’s AI Capabilities In Its War With Russia. This Helps Prove PLTR Stock Will Never Be Irrelevant. Palantir CEO Alex Karp recently met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to assist Ukraine in its war against Russia. Barchart · May 14
Ukraine war briefing: At least 13 dead as Russia launches huge wave of attacks IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
Latvian prime minister resigns amid row over drone incursions Evika Siliņa stands down after coalition collapses following sacking of defence minister The Guardian - UK · May 14
Russia pounds Ukraine in heaviest wartime drone attack over two days Russia launched its largest aerial assault over a two-day period, striking Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with hundreds of drones and missiles. The attacks caused significant damage to infrastructure, including residential buildings, and resulted in at least 11 deaths. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy urged continued Western support for air defense. The Economic Times · May 14
Ukraine hit by second day of large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes Widespread nature of attacks prompts warnings that Moscow is trying to overwhelm air defence systems The Guardian - UK · May 14
Euronews · May 14 Hungary's Orbán-era wartime state of emergency ended, PM Péter Magyar says The emergency governance framework was first introduced by the government of previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in 2020 as part of measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent UK · May 14 Hungary summons Russian ambassador to protest attack in Ukraine near its border New Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar says his government has summoned the Russian ambassador over a massive drone attack near Hungary's border with Ukraine
Euronews · May 14 Zelenskyy's former chief of staff in custody amid major corruption investigation President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains silent on the case and the allegations against Andriy Yermak, who used to be the president's most trusted ally and Ukraine’s "number two."
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Latvia prime minister resigns days after ‘stray’ drone incursion – as it happened Evika Siliņa said she was frustrated by the response to the incident and late alerts for the population
Radio France Internationale · May 14 Russia pounds Kyiv and cities across Ukraine in deadly aerial attack Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed at least five people and further shredded hopes of a halt to Moscow's grinding invasion.
The Independent UK · May 14 Moscow pounds cities with over 1,500 drones in largest two-day aerial attack since war began Zelensky says Kyiv is worst affected in overnight strikes targeting schools, a veterinary clinic and people's homes
The Independent UK · May 14 Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, injuring at least 4 Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, injuring at least four people
The Times of India · May 14 ‘One of the longest barrages in four years’: Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a major aerial assault early on Thursday, with explosions ringing out across the city as Russia launched drones and ballistic missiles in what officials described as a “heavy enemy attack”.
The Independent UK · May 13 What to know about the corruption probe involving Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff Ukraine's anti-corruption watchdogs have named President Zelenskyy's former chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, as a suspect in a major graft probe
The Independent UK · May 13 Ukraine war briefing: Six dead after Russia launches major drone attack IN FULL
The Economic Times · May 13 Russia presses its barrages of Ukraine as Trump talks of possible peace; Kyiv emboldened As Ukraine endures unyielding drone strikes from Russia that are wreaking havoc on vital infrastructure and civilian locales, President Zelenskyy is calling on the international community for increased support in this pressing time of need.