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".
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.
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.
The UN Monitoring Mission condemned the new wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine, emphasizing the risks to civilians. Italy and Finland are demanding a ceasefire, and Congress has called for "arming Ukraine to the teeth."
During the day of May 25, 135 combat clashes took place at the front. The enemy launched 74 air strikes, involved 1138 kamikaze drones and carried out 3648 shellings.
From April 1, 2024, a new disability assessment system has come into effect in Ukraine. Men aged 25-60 with II and III groups who have not undergone it since 2022 must undergo a re-examination.
German bank Sparkasse stopped transferring money to Schroeder from "Gazprom" due to the threat of US sanctions. The ex-chancellor of Germany received about 200,000 euros twice a year.
Keith Kellogg condemned the Russian shelling of Ukrainian cities, calling it a violation of the Geneva Conventions. He called for an immediate ceasefire.
The President announced sanctions against individuals involved in financing Russian terrorism, propagandists, and mafia groups. Ukraine is synchronizing sanctions with the EU and other countries.
There are signals in the Russian information field about the preparation of repeated combined strikes on Ukraine. At the same time, the Kremlin is broadcasting messages to Western countries about its alleged "desire for peace."
The oligarch believes that the abolition of pensions will stimulate the birth rate. He accused the Bolsheviks and liberals of reducing the birth rate, citing the example of the Russian Empire.
The occupying forces of the Russian Federation continue offensive actions and storm the positions of the Defense Forces of Ukraine. Since the beginning of the day, a hundred combat clashes have already taken place in different directions of the front.
The list includes the son of the former president of "Motor Sich" Vyacheslav Bohuslayev, former member of parliament and blogger Ihor Mosiichuk, Kadyrov's assistant Akhmed Dudayev, as well as several well-known leaders of criminal groups, including Russian ones.
The commander of "Azov" stated that there was not a single Azov fighter in the prisoner exchange, calling for new approaches to the exchange, offering Russia more valuable "lots. "
On the night of May 25, Russians attacked Kyiv region with missiles and UAVs. 4 people died, 31 were injured, including children with thermal burns.
An exchange of prisoners took place, as a result of which 303 Ukrainian soldiers returned home. This was facilitated by the Kursk offensive operation, which made it possible to capture 971 Russians.
The Netherlands has sent the last promised F-16 fighter jet to Ukraine. Ukrainian pilots are undergoing training in Romania, where the Netherlands has transferred 18 aircraft.
The commander of the Russian Air Defense Division stated that Putin's helicopter was at the epicenter of repelling an attack by 46 Ukrainian drones during his visit to the Kursk region. Russian military officials assure that they ensured the president's safety.
On May 26, contrasting weather is expected in Ukraine: from +9°C in the west to +29°C in the east, stormy winds in many regions. Rain and gusty winds are forecast in Kyiv.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, 5757 citizens have already returned from Russian captivity. The Coordination Headquarters is preparing the next exchanges.
19,546 cases of deportation of children to Russia have been recorded in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the invasion, 1,324 children have been returned, but 1.6 million remain in the occupied territories.
The third stage of the exchange took place, with 303 Ukrainian soldiers returning home, including 70 defenders of Mariupol. In total, 1,000 Ukrainians have returned home in three days.
Released Ukrainian soldiers who returned home as part of the exchange admitted that they missed chocolate the most. The third stage of the exchange of prisoners of war returned soldiers of the Armed Forces and the National Guard home.
A Russian attack damaged the building of the State Tax Inspectorate in Mykolaiv region, where the largest Service Center is located. The explosive wave shattered windows, doors and damaged walls, but no people were injured.
The third stage of the "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange, agreed upon in Turkey, has taken place. Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, border guards, and employees of the State Special Transport Service are returning home.
The jury of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival has announced the winners. The main prize was awarded to a film by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, and the Grand Prix went to a melodrama by Joachim Trier.
After the night attack by the Russian Federation, which killed children, Sybiga and Yermak called on the world to increase pressure on Moscow. They emphasized that without this pressure, Russian attacks will only increase.
On the night of May 25, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 367 air attack weapons. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 45 cruise missiles and 266 enemy UAVs in various regions of the country.
