In the next two weeks, Russian propagandists will continue to discredit diplomacy. Narratives about the lack of support for Ukraine from the EU and the US and other fables will be spread.
Dmytro Lubinets gave advice on how to support former prisoners of war. It is important to show respect, empathy and adhere to psychological boundaries.
Zelenskyy stated that Russian terror must be countered with sanctions, blocking finances and oil. Russia has increased the number of drones, ignoring diplomacy.
The EU is preparing the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, but its adoption will be difficult, the Presidential Office suggests. Some EU countries are defending the values of the "Russian world," which complicates consensus.
Russia possesses up to 500 ballistic missiles, such as "Iskander" and "Kinzhal", which are difficult to intercept. Massive attacks could exhaust Ukrainian air defense, leading to a breakthrough in defense.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has set a new date for the celebration of the Day of Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. From now on, it will be celebrated on May 27, instead of July 29.
Due to bad weather, 32 settlements in two regions are without power. Electricity consumption increased by 7.9% due to cloudy weather, but the system is balanced.
The draft law on multiple citizenship has passed the Verkhovna Rada committee. The goal is to give citizens abroad confidence that Ukraine will not abandon them. The final project may be ready by the end of 2025.
On the night of May 26, Russia attacked Ukraine, launching 9 Kh-101 cruise missiles and 355 strike UAVs. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all missiles and neutralized 288 drones.
Kaja Kallas stated about the increase in Russian attacks on Ukraine, emphasizing the need to put pressure on the Russian Federation. The EU is ready to act and hopes for the support of international partners.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv region with drones, causing destruction and a fire at a private enterprise in Vashchevo. Two women were killed and five wounded in the region during the day.
Ruslan Stefanchuk stated that Ukraine has high expectations regarding the opening of three clusters of negotiations with the EU already in June. The government has approved roadmaps and handed them over to European colleagues.
A 14-year-old boy was injured as a result of a night attack by Russian troops on the Odesa region. The teenager suffered cut wounds to his leg in Velykodolynske.
An agent network of Russian special services adjusted air strikes on eastern, southern, and western regions of Ukraine. The youngest of them is 16 years old, and the oldest is 23.
Oleksiy Lobanok, a veteran who lost a limb, overcame 21 km at a marathon in Kyiv. The event raised over 2 million hryvnias to support Ukrainian defenders.
The number of traffic violations by drivers with diplomatic license plates has increased in Berlin. Most violations are by drivers of the embassies of Saudi Arabia, the United States and Iraq, and Ukrainian diplomats are in seventh place.
Donald Trump announced possible new sanctions against Russia after the massive shelling of Ukraine. He expressed disappointment with Putin's actions, condemning the killings of civilians.
According to the Prosecutor's Office, 630 children have died and more than 1,960 have been injured as a result of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. On May 25 alone, 3 children became victims of the attacks.
For the second night in a row, Poland has scrambled military aircraft into the sky due to a massive Russian missile attack on the territory of Ukraine. All necessary procedures for safety have been initiated.
In the Odesa region, private houses were destroyed as a result of a night drone attack. The gas pipeline, roofs, garages and cars were damaged, but there were no casualties.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at the level of 41. 5094 UAH/USD, devaluing it by one kopeck. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at the rate of 41.40-41.45 UAH.
Over the past day, 180 battles took place at the front, a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy was also active in the Novopavlivka and Lyman directions, launching missile and air strikes.
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°.
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.
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.
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".
