Russian invasion of Ukraine

An oil terminal in Russia’s St. Petersburg was attacked by a Ukrainian long-range drone launched by the 9th Kairos Battalion of the 'Madyar's Birds' from an undisclosed location in Ukraine. The attack occurred hours before Moscow reported the incident during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Belarus’s Lukashenko reversed his stance on Ukraine, apologizing to Zelensky and warning of Belarus's vulnerability to Ukrainian strikes, a shift from his earlier support for Russia’s invasion. Critics attribute his change to self-preservation instincts.

Pyongyang has leveraged its partnership with Moscow to gain strategic influence over Beijing, shifting from economic dependence to reshaping power dynamics in Asia. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and intensifying major power confrontations facilitated this shift.

The article discusses the exclusion of Russian athletes from international sports events due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, citing examples like the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off and IIHF suspensions. It criticizes sports media for politicizing athletes' achievements, referencing a SportsNet article about Alex Ovechkin's record and tennis organizations' policies on Russian players competing as 'neutral athletes'.

The U.S. denied claims that its diplomats have evacuated Kyiv as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump. The article mentions a damaged shopping center in Kyiv following Russian strikes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia has threatened additional strikes on Kyiv, following recent attacks that damaged a shopping center in the city. The incident occurred amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine on May 25, 2026.

Ukraine has increased security measures in regions bordering Belarus following weeks of warnings about potential Russian military attacks from Belarusian territory. Kyiv fears Russia may use Belarus as a staging ground for a new offensive from the north, similar to the 2022 invasion strategy.

Ukraine has launched large-scale drone strikes on Russia in an attempt to weaken its war machine, one of the biggest since the start of Russia's invasion. The move comes as peace talks stall. The strikes aim to disrupt Russia's military capabilities.

Over 30 European countries have agreed to join a special tribunal designed to prosecute Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, following talks held in Moldova. The establishment of this international legal body represents a significant coordinated effort by European nations, though the mechanisms for compelling Russian officials to stand trial remain unclear.

Russian dissident Nina Litvinova died by suicide at age 80. In a suicide note shared by her cousin on Facebook, Litvinova stated that life had become unbearable following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Industries reliant on fossil fuels for producing goods like steel, trucks, and smartphones face challenges due to global energy shocks. Electrification is proposed as a solution to mitigate these fuel-related liabilities.

Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump for rising gas prices linked to the U.S.-Iran war, contrasting her current stance with her 2022 remarks about gas price increases during the Russia-Ukraine war being 'the price to pay for democracy.' The conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, with Iran targeting energy facilities and blocking the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump faces backlash from his base over broken campaign promises.