Donald Trump is considering imposing new sanctions against Russia due to attacks on Ukraine. A decision may be made as early as this week.
Călin Georgescu, who was removed from the Romanian presidential election, announced his departure from politics. He does not rule out a return if there is an opportunity to "benefit Romania".
Russia is adapting strike systems and increasing the production of drones to prepare for a long war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has about 500 ballistic missiles.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the latest Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, which resulted in civilian deaths. The only way to stop the war is to increase support for Ukraine.
German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil denied lifting restrictions on Western long-range weapons strikes on Russian territory. According to him, there are no new decisions on this issue.
Sweden provides Ukraine with 4. 8 billion crowns (417 million euros) as part of the 19th aid package. The funds will be used for demining, drones, maritime capabilities, air defense and more.
In the temporarily occupied territories, the Russians forced students to attend the celebrations in order to reinforce the narrative of Russia as the cradle of Slavic peoples.
Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukraine aims to achieve peace in 2025 and needs increased pressure on Russia with the support of the United States. Kyiv does not recognize the occupation of territories and is ready for negotiations with the participation of Europe.
In Kharkiv, the "101" and "103" lines have become temporarily unavailable, the reasons are unknown. The head of the OVA, Oleg Syniehubov, provided contact numbers for calling emergency medical assistance.
The occupiers damaged houses and infrastructure, using various types of weapons. Information about the victims is being clarified, the elimination of the consequences of the shelling is ongoing.
In the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, unknown persons in a car fired at a scheduled bus, probably with pneumatic weapons. As a result of the incident, the vehicle's windows were damaged.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, about 1,000 Russian soldiers were eliminated and 53 cruise missiles were destroyed on May 25. Since the beginning of the war, the enemy's losses have reached 981,850 people.
Mark Burns stated that the Russians' strikes are deliberately targeting civilian objects. He called on the world to hold those responsible accountable for crimes against humanity.
ISW analysts calculated that it would take Russia 91 years and 50 million casualties to capture Medvedev's proposed "buffer zone" in Ukraine, given the current rate of advance.
On May 26, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings. Short-term rains will occur in many regions, with thunderstorms in some places during the day, the air temperature will range from 12° to 30°.
As of 06:00, no enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which has 8 "Calibers".
Karsten Breuer has ordered the complete equipping of the German army with weapons and equipment by 2029. This is due to the need to expand defense capabilities due to the threat of a Russian attack on NATO.
Russian forces shelled the village of Yurkivka in the Zaporizhzhia district, wounding a 60-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man. As a result of the shelling, a private house was destroyed and neighboring buildings were damaged.
On the night of May 26, drones attacked Yelabuga in Tatarstan, where a plant for the production of "Shaheds" is located. Drones also struck Tula, causing a blackout there.
Donald Trump stated that Putin's actions in Ukraine are madness. He also criticized Zelenskyy, noting that his words "create problems."
According to analysts, Russia seeks to end Western aid to Ukraine in order to win the war. The Russian advance has slowed, they are suffering losses and relying on poorly trained infantry.
US President Trump has postponed the introduction of a 50% tariff on trade with the EU until July 9, 2025, at the request of Ursula von der Leyen. Negotiations between the EU and the US are to begin in the near future.
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Medvedev, threatened that almost the entire territory of Ukraine could become a "buffer zone" if military aid to Ukraine continues. He published a map where most of Ukraine is marked as a "buffer zone".
The US decision to lift deportation protections for Afghans has sparked outrage from veterans and human rights activists. About 10,000 people may be deported, despite the risks in Afghanistan.
In the event of failed ceasefire negotiations, Ukraine will have to reduce the use of air defense. Russia is increasing drone production to 500 per day, which could lead to attacks of 1,000 units.
Russian occupiers held the forum "Religion and Peace" in Luhansk to create the appearance of spirituality and control the population. The Kremlin uses religion as an instrument of occupation.
US President Donald Trump has said he "doesn't like" what putin is doing in Ukraine. He stressed that the Russian dictator is "killing people."
Russians are massively attacking Ukraine on the night of May 26. The departure of Tu-95MS was recorded, explosions were heard in Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zhytomyr, air defense is working.
Ukrainian officials are preparing for a Russian summer offensive, with Trump's threats to end support for negotiations causing alarm. Kyiv believes that peace agreements are still a distant prospect.
A fatal accident involving three cars occurred on the Kharkiv-Okhtyrka highway. Two Hyundai passengers died, the driver in a state of emotional shock committed suicide.
