Ukraine’s western, central and southern regions came under a large-scale Russian drone attack during the day on 1 May, with authorities reporting strikes, air defence activity, and infrastructure damage across multiple oblasts. The attack was one of the largest recent drone assaults, with particularly heavy pressure on western regions ofContinue Reading
Ukraine says its long-range strike campaign has inflicted at least $7 billion in losses on Russia since the start of the year, mainly through damage and disruption to its oil refining sector. Russia’s oil sector is a central pillar of its war economy, providing key revenue for state finances. ByContinue Reading
Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) says Russia is expanding efforts to recruit foreign citizens into its forces, aiming to enlist up to 20,000 in 2026. Russia has recruited foreign nationals for military service throughout the war against Ukraine, often targeting vulnerable populations from poorer countries and migrant communities. These fighters areContinue Reading
Ukraine says it is tracking several vessels carrying grain taken from Russian-occupied territories, with new shipments heading not only toward Israel but also Egypt, Algeria and other countries, according to the Foreign Ministry as reported by Interfax-Ukraine. The comments come as Kyiv escalates its diplomatic response after accusing Israel ofContinue Reading
Acting US ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is expected to leave her post in Kyiv in the coming weeks and retire from the US Foreign Service after nearly 30 years, according to the Financial Times (FT). The decision reportedly follows disagreements over US policy toward Ukraine under President Traitor 47,Continue Reading
Ukraine will begin allowing exports of domestically produced weapons under a new regulated system focused on cooperation with partner countries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on 28 April. The move follows months of internal work on how to manage Ukraine’s rapidly expanding defense production. Officials have been developing a frameworkContinue Reading