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• Putin's helicopter came under drone attack last week: Russia Press TV 26 May 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's helicopter came under attack by Ukrainian drones as peace talks are ongoing between the two countries to find an end to the Ukraine war.

Ukraine

• Andriy Yermak Meets with Business Representatives to Strengthen the Work of the Council for Entrepreneurship Support President of Ukraine 26 May 2025
• We Can See from the Information Obtained by Intelligence and from Open-Source Data That Putin and His Entourage Do Not Plan to End the War - Address by the President President of Ukraine 26 May 2025
• Need for Pressure on Russia and Coordination with European Partners: President of Ukraine Holds Call with Prime Minister of Albania President of Ukraine 26 May 2025
• Continued cooperation between Ukraine and IMF discussed at meeting between Prime Minister and Fund mission Ukraine Government 26 May 2025 -- On 26 May, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by mission chief, Gavin Gray. The discussion focused on support for Ukraine and further cooperation.

Russia

• Russia Forced to Respond to Situation in Ukraine — Putin Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- Russia has been forced to respond to the situation in Ukraine and "do what the country is doing now," Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
• Iskanders Don't Miss: How Russia is Turning Ukraine's NATO-Made Air Defense Shield Into Swiss Cheese Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- Russian missiles keep overwhelming NATO-sourced air defenses in Ukraine - and the latest strikes prove it. The enemy can do nothing but watch Iskander missiles fly, fully aware that their targets are doomed but unable to respond, says Russian state defense giant Rostec. Here's why.
• Russian Forces Take Control of Two Settlements in Sumy Region - MoD Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- Russian troops have taken control of the settlements of Vladimirovka and Belovody settlements in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
• Ukraine Strikes Civilian Infrastructure in Russia, Moscow Strikes Military Targets - Kremlin Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- Ukrainians are striking Russian social and civilian infrastructure facilities, and Russia's strike against military targets in Ukraine is a retaliatory one, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

United States

• Trump Calls Putin 'Absolutely Crazy' After Record Drone Attack On Ukraine RFE/RL 26 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin "has gone absolutely crazy" following a series of deadly attacks on Ukrainian cities and warned that if he attempts to conquer all of Ukraine, it will lead to Russia's "downfall."
• Trump-Putin rift widens over Ukraine amid diplomatic failure to end war Press TV 26 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has censured his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after Moscow launched a large aerial attack on Ukraine, highlighting Washington's failure to end the conflict as the American leader had boasted he would end the war within 24 hours.

NATO

United Nations

• Horrific strikes in Ukraine reportedly kill three children, injure at least 13 UNICEF 26 May 2025 -- Statement attributable to UNICEF Representative to Ukraine, Munir Mammadzade
• UN rights chief calls for end to daily killings in Ukraine after deadly weekend attacks UN News 26 May 2025 -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for an immediate end to the daily killings and destruction in Ukraine, following a weekend of deadly attacks that left at least 14 civilians - including three children - dead and dozens more injured across the country.
• Türk appeals for end to daily killing and destruction in Ukraine OHCHR 26 May 2025 -- The killing and injuring of dozens of civilians over the weekend, mainly in attacks launched by Russian armed forces, underscores the urgent need to end the conflict in Ukraine and to commit to the steps necessary to achieve a lasting peace, in line with international law, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said today.

Foreign Reactions

• UK, France, Germany, US Lift Range Restrictions on Military Supplies to Ukraine - Merz Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- The United Kingdom, France, the United States and now Germany have lifted range restrictions on military supplies to Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.
• Sweden contributes SEK 4.8 billion to strengthen Ukraine's defence capability Government Offices of Sweden 26 May 2025 -- On 22 May, the Government instructed the Swedish Armed Forces to provide economic donations to multilateral funds and initiatives aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defence capability. These donations total approximately SEK 4.8 billion.

News Reports

• Zelensky Regime to Wage 'Eternal War' Against Russia - Ukrainian Opposition Politician Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- The Ukrainian authorities have been developing a strategy of "eternal war" against Russia and priming its people for endless conflict, Ukrainian opposition politician and chairman of the Other Ukraine movement Viktor Medvedchuk said on Monday.