Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius allows the Bundeswehr to participate in peacekeeping forces in Ukraine if there is an international mandate and a ceasefire. The decision will be made on collective defense.
According to an advisor to the German Ministry of Defense, the Russian Federation will try to advance into the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The Kremlin wants to create new problems for negotiations.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a threat of the use of ballistic weapons from the northeast. Tonight, the enemy launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using missiles and UAVs.
The movement of enemy strike UAVs has been recorded in the Chernihiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. At night, the enemy launched a combined attack on Ukraine.
Due to Russia's massive missile attack on Ukraine, Poland has scrambled military aircraft. The operational commander has mobilized all forces for security.
As a result of an enemy UAV attack in Mykolaiv, there is damage in the residential sector. Ambulance calls have also been recorded, and the air raid alert continues throughout Ukraine.
The enemy struck the Osnovyanskyi, Novobavarskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts of Kharkiv. A civilian enterprise was damaged in the Osnovyanskyi district, and emergency services are working at the scene.
On May 25 at 01:55, the Ukrainian Air Force reported the launch of cruise missiles from Tu-95MS and Tu-160 aircraft. Also at night, the Russian army attacked Kharkiv with drones, and UAV fragments fell on a residential building in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv.
The occupation forces of Russia have entrenched themselves in several villages in Sumy region and are trying to advance further, in particular, to Bilovodiv. The Defense Forces are trying to restrain the enemy and stabilize the situation.
As a result of the Russian drone attack on May 25, fragments of UAVs fell on a 5-story residential building in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. Information about the victims is being clarified.
German Foreign Minister Baerbock stated that Putin is not interested in peace, therefore additional sanctions are needed. Ursula von der Leyen reported that new restrictions are already in development.
David Lammy condemned Russia's night attack on Ukraine, emphasizing the numerous casualties and destruction. Zelensky stated that the attack shows the need to strengthen sanctions.
Since the beginning of the day, 160 combat clashes have taken place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Kursk directions. Russians launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones and carried out shelling.
European countries are considering purchasing American weapons for Ukraine if Trump refuses to help. Europe does not have enough weapons and production capacity to meet Ukraine's needs.
The Sumy Regional Military Administration has denied the fake news about the capture of Yunakivka by Russian troops. The situation on the border is under control, the Armed Forces are repelling enemy attacks.
On May 24, Ukraine returned 307 soldiers from Russian captivity, most of whom were captured in the Donetsk region in 2022. Tomorrow, May 25, the third stage of the exchange in the "1000 for 1000" format will take place.
Due to bad weather in the Poltava region, two power lines were emergency shutdown. More than 1,000 subscribers in 7 settlements of Reshetylivska and Krasnohorivska communities were left without electricity.
Russia has lost over 10,000 pieces of equipment, 250 aircraft, and 700,000 soldiers, but Putin is determined to win. He demands neutrality and the partition of Ukraine, despite the losses.
Servicemen can anonymously share information about the barriers they face during service. The survey results will be used to develop recommendations for accessibility in the army.
The Russians in southern Ukraine have abandoned large forces for the offensive. The enemy is forming small groups of infantry on motorcycles to break through the defenses of the Armed Forces.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey is traveling to Russia to discuss the situation in Ukraine. He plans to emphasize Turkey's interest in achieving a just peace.
On May 25, Ukraine is expected to experience brief rains, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls of 15-20 m/s in many regions. Level I hazard alert has been declared.
Trump changed his position on Ukraine to please Putin. The White House hopes that Putin will take steps towards an agreement, despite the reluctance of the Russian Federation to make concessions.
During the day, 85 combat clashes took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy actively attacked the positions of the Armed Forces, launching air strikes and shelling.
The Prime Minister of Hungary stated that the EU's plan to ban energy imports from Russia must be prevented. Hungary and Slovakia oppose a complete ban.
Vorskla and Livyi Bereh will play relegation play-offs for a place in the UPL 2025/26 against Kudrivka and Metalist-1925. The first legs are on May 29, the second legs – on June 1.
Ukrainian fencer Vlada Kharkova won a bronze medal at the World Cup stage in China. This is Ukraine's first individual award in women's épée in the last seven years.
As part of the large prisoner exchange "1000 for 1000," 307 Ukrainian defenders were returned. Among those released are 27 defenders of Mariupol, the youngest is 25 years old, and the oldest is 61.
Investigators are exploring Russia's possible role in the arson attacks linked to the British Prime Minister. An investigation is underway to determine whether there is a Russian trace in these incidents.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the second round of prisoner exchanges with Ukraine. According to the agreements, 307 servicemen were returned from both sides.