Ukrainian drones struck three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and a sanctioned Russian ship in the Black Sea. Concurrently, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine in Kyiv, wounded 33, and damaged infrastructure, including Lithuania's embassy. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant also briefly lost off-site power.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
Russia's overnight ballistic missile strike on Kyiv killed nine and injured 23, including four children, damaging residential buildings, a school, and the Lithuanian Embassy. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy blamed a shortage of air defense interceptors and announced retaliatory strikes on Russian oil and shipping infrastructure.
Russian attacks on Kyiv killed at least 10 and wounded 28, damaging homes and causing fires. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy stated only one of 27 ballistic missiles was downed due to a lack of interceptors, as Russia claimed a "massive strike" on military targets.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing nine and wounding 23 across five districts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreated from a promise to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptors, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought his help to secure Elon Musk's Starlink for strikes inside Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday as renewed efforts continue to end the war with Russia. The talks follow a shift in US focus to the conflict with Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week, following a visit to Kyiv by US right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, who has notably reversed her previous anti-Ukraine stance after experiencing an air raid and witnessing the conflict firsthand.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Raytheon representatives in Kyiv to discuss co-production of Patriot air defense systems, following a shift in US tone. This comes as Ukraine intensifies drone attacks inside Russia, targeting logistical hubs and an oil facility.
Russian strikes cut power to 150,000 residents in Chernihiv, Ukraine, while Kyiv's air defenses repelled attacks. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed counter-strikes on Russian missile component and oil facilities, as the EU unveiled its largest sanctions package against Russia in four years.
Far-right American activist Laura Loomer, a close ally of Donald Trump, interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reversing her previous anti-Ukraine stance. Trump shared a preview, calling it "Very good!!!", potentially signaling a shift in Republican views on US support for Kyiv.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces mounting pressure to reinstate Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister, with nationwide protests continuing after Fedorov reportedly rejected a new government role. This comes amidst a radical reshuffle of Ukraine's top military command, including the appointment of Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new head of the armed forces.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's top military commander, General Olexander Syrskyi, and defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, within a week. The shakeup follows strained relations and differing views on war strategy, raising questions about its impact on Ukraine's war effort against Russia.
President Zelenskyy appointed Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine's new army chief, replacing Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, and dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov amid a government reshuffle. The changes follow public pressure and aim to update defense strategy and calm political turmoil.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new head of Ukraine's armed forces. He also offered a "prominent position" to former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, whose previous sacking sparked nationwide protests.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the armed forces following nationwide protests demanding his removal, appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief. Zelenskyy also offered former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov a government role.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Oleksandr Syrskyi as the army's commander-in-chief, appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi. This decision follows mounting criticism and nationwide protests triggered by the earlier dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had clashed with Syrskyi over army reforms.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, as the new military commander-in-chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi, 60. This shake-up follows protests over the dismissal of tech-savvy defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov and reflects tensions over military strategy.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday, with reports suggesting she will become Kyiv's ambassador to the US. President Zelenskyy announced broader changes in law enforcement and a "political strategy" shift. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Syzran oil refinery, killing one, and Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov due to drone activity.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, who died aged 71, was remembered globally for his advocacy of a muscular US foreign policy. Tributes came from figures like Israel's Itamar Ben-Gvir and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, highlighting his extensive international reach and influence on Donald Trump's worldview, though his legacy is marked by controversial foreign policy decisions.
A Ukrainian drone struck a tanker near the canal between the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea on Sunday, causing a fire that was later contained. This incident follows Kyiv's intensified drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and President Zelenskyy's announcement of a new military unit for deep incursions into Russian territory.
A Ukrainian drone struck a tanker near the canal between the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea on Sunday, causing a fire that was contained. This incident follows intensified Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and Kyiv's announcement of a new military unit for deep incursions into Russian territory.
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who represented South Carolina and chaired the Senate Budget Committee, has died following a brief illness. His office announced his passing on Saturday evening, requesting privacy for his family. Graham was known for his foreign policy stance and recently visited Ukraine.
At a NATO summit in Turkey, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, a significant win for Kyiv. Trump also struck a positive tone with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, expressing optimism for a peace deal. The summit saw European allies increasing defense spending, though Trump initially expressed dissatisfaction with some partners.
