Russia to 'strongly' feel Western sanctions impact by mid-2026, Zelensky says. President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes that in June 2026, there will be no more war in Ukraine, but Russia will still feel the pressure of sanctions.
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Half a Million Reports via Army+ in 10 Months
Troops submitted 500,000 electronic reports through the Army+ app. This is about 1,800 reports per day. In total, after 10 months of the app’s operation, it was adopted by more than 1,500 military units. More details: https://bit.ly/4dxJPEu Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
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Ukraine uses AI turrets to counter Russian drone attacks
Forbes: Ukraine deploys AI turrets against record Russian drone attacks The Sky Sentinel system costs one-hundredth the price of comparable US systems while defending against 120 mph drone attacks; it has already shot down 4 drones
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Russians attack in small groups in Sumy region
Russians are attacking in small infantry groups only on a small section of the border in the Sumy region, according to the State Border Guard Service.
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Ukraine destroys over 40 Russian military targets
Ukrainian forces conducted a coordinated strike using 400 small drones, destroying more than 40 Russian military units, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told journalists on Wednesday, Interfax-Ukraine reports.
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EU unveils new Black Sea Strategy for security, stability, and connectivity

Today, the EU presented its new Black Sea Strategy to boost security, stability & connectivity in the region, the South Caucasus, Central Asia & beyond. It will strengthen ties with Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Türkiye, Armenia & Azerbaijan. Read more: http://
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Putin demands formal written promise from West to halt NATO expansion
Putin is preparing to demand a formal written promise from the West that NATO will not expand eastward — Reuters Among Russia’s other demands: a neutral Ukraine, the lifting of sanctions, the unfreezing of Russian assets, and “protection” for Russian-speaking Ukrainians.
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Neutrality and sanctions: Putin’s conditions for ending the war
Ukraine's neutrality and lifting of sanctions: Putin puts forward conditions for ending the war
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Zelensky et Merz se rencontrent à Berlin
Zelensky and German Chancellor Merz are meeting right now in Berlin. pic.twitter.com/Ie4i5lqQva
— KyivPost (@KyivPost) 28 mai 2025Zelensky and German Chancellor Merz are meeting right now in Berlin.
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Zelensky meets German Chancellor Merz in Berlin
Update: Zelensky meets Merz in Berlin. President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Germany, accompanied by Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
