03:30 26 May

Explosions in Dnipro, air warning in 11 regions

At least four blasts were heard tonight in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region and specifically in the capital Dnipro, according to local media citing Ukrainian officials. The anti-aircraft alert has been activated in these hours in the region and in 10 other Ukrainian regions, including that of Kiev.

03:20 26 May

From the United States another 300 million military aid

The United States plans to announce up to $300 million in military aid to Ukraine, mostly munitions. This was reported by the international media, citing official US sources. The package could be announced as early as today, or after the U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend. It should contain additional multiple guided rocket launcher systems (GMLRS) for Himars launchers. 03:20

03:15 26 May

Medvedev: The conflict could last for decades

"The conflict in Ukraine could continue for decades if the very essence of its neo-Nazi rule is not eliminated," Russian Security Council Vice President Dmitry Medvedev said during a trip to Vietnam. This was reported by the Tass agency. Medvedev is convinced that if the Ukrainian government in office remains in power "there will be three years of truce, then two years of conflict and then everything will start again."

02:50 26 May

USA 2024: Medvedev: we prefer a Republican president

The only thing that matters to Moscow is that US voters do not choose a president suffering from "dementia" in 2024, former Russian president and former Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was quoted as saying by Tass. Asked by reporters during a trip to Vietnam which candidate would be preferable for Moscow, Medvedev replied: "Historically it has always been easier" for the Kremlin to "work" with presidents of the "Republican Party."

01:05 26 May

Explosions in Berdiansk, a city on the Sea of Azov 100 km from the front

Several explosions have been reported in Berdiansk, the city on the Sea of Azov occupied by Russian troops in February 2022 about 100 kilometers south of the front line. This is reported by the Ukrainian media, citing local Telegram channels. Russian forces have recently transferred ammunition to the site of the attack. Kiev has unleashed a "massive attack" on the city, according to pro-Russian officials.

00:00 26 May

Moscow: Ukrainian missile shot down in Rostov region

"The Russian air defense system activated near Morozovsk" in the Rostov region "shooting down a Ukrainian missile. The army is doing its job. Stay calm." This was written on Telegram by the governor of the Region, Vasily Golubev. The Rostov region borders the self-styled Donetsk and Luhansk people's republics in Donbass.