Russia launched new attacks on Ukrainian ports and cities, causing casualties and sinking a vessel, while Romania intercepted multiple Russian drones that entered its airspace. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Zelensky claimed North Korea plans to send additional soldiers and aid to Russia for the ongoing conflict.
Russian forces dropped guided aerial bombs on Pavlohrad and Zaporizhzhia on Monday, resulting in the deaths of three people and dozens injured, according to Ukrainian officials.
Ukraine's state defense concern, Ukroboronprom, has dismissed several individuals following a preliminary investigation into a deadly explosion in a Kyiv suburb.
Kyiv residents faced devastation from what Ukrainian officials described as Russia's biggest attack on the capital since the invasion, resulting in at least 30 deaths and dozens wounded.
Ukraine has requested €6.6 billion in military assistance from the European Union's peace fund to bolster its forces and change the situation on the front lines. Ukrainian officials emphasize the need for a 'next level' of aid to counter Russia.
An investigation is underway into claims that Ukrainian government members are on a waiting list to purchase superyachts, allegedly as part of a large-scale money laundering operation. The report questions the veracity of these allegations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned Poland's highest honor, the Order of the White Eagle, after it was reportedly stripped from him. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
Interim Transport Minister Radu Miruță stated that Romania expects explanations from Ukrainian officials by June 23 regarding a recent incident where a maritime drone exploded in Constanța Port. Miruță has posed 14 questions to Kiev.
Ukrainian officials and military analysts report that Russia is experiencing a shortage of a crucial type of anti-aircraft missile. This problem has also been acknowledged by 'Z bloggers'.
Crimea is experiencing supply issues, and Ukrainian officials along with some Western analysts suggest a shift in the war's dynamics, despite calls for caution not to mistake a 'wave' for a 'victory' amidst Russia's growing difficulties.
Ukrainian officials report that the enemy is spreading false claims of having 'taken control' of the village of Huliaipilske in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, as part of an information and psychological operation.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for striking a major Russian oil pumping station located approximately 200 km from Moscow, with the SBU stating it supplied Moscow Oblast. Ukrainian officials have indicated preparations for further attacks on Russian targets.
Russian forces launched a series of missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of over a dozen people and widespread damage across the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian officials reported at least 16 fatalities, with some sources indicating higher numbers.
Hungary has returned millions in cash and gold belonging to Ukraine's state-owned Oschadbank, which had been seized earlier. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, welcomed the move as a positive step for bilateral relations.
New audio recordings released by Ukrainian media suggest connections between top officials and a major corruption investigation targeting the state nuclear company Energoatom, as part of the 'Midas' money laundering scheme.
Russian officials claimed full occupation of Luhansk Oblast, but Ukrainian officials denied this, stating 14 settlements remain outside Russian control and accusing Moscow of propaganda.
Ukrainian officials reported that Russia has targeted civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, killing at least 16 people and wounding over 100. Emergency services in Ukraine are now requesting armored vehicles as Russia increasingly targets rescue workers.
The CEO of German defense giant Rheinmetall has drawn widespread criticism for derisive remarks, including likening the Ukrainian army to 'children playing with Lego,' sparking strong reactions from Ukrainian officials and highlighting debates on modern warfare.
Ukrainian President Zelensky warned that the ongoing Iran war is emboldening Russia, following meetings between Ukrainian officials and representatives of former US President Donald Trump. Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez echoed this, criticizing US and Israeli action against Iran as an 'unjust war' that strengthens Russia and destabilizes the Middle East.
The United States and Ukrainian officials have announced that progress has been made in talks in Florida aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine, with a Ukrainian official stating that the list of unresolved issues has been narrowed.
A Russian drone attack on a residential building in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed two people, a man and a woman, and injured two children aged 11 and 15, according to local authorities. Ukrainian officials confirmed at least two fatalities in the attack, which occurred ahead of expected talks involving the United States.
Experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ukraine mission chief Gavin Gray, began meetings with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv on March 18 to discuss macroeconomic policy and key structural reforms for the country.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused Ukrainian officials of planning attacks on his family, further escalating the strained relations between Budapest and Kyiv ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections.
Ukrainian officials reportedly attempted to sell their battle-proven technology for combating Iranian-made attack drones to the US, even preparing a PowerPoint presentation, but the offer was rejected.
Following a US request for Kyiv's help in shooting down Iranian drones in the Middle East, Ukrainian officials assert that other nations lack their well-developed capabilities in this area.
US and Ukrainian officials have concluded talks in Geneva aimed at ending Russia’s invasion, while Russia's foreign minister stated there are 'no deadlines' to reach a peace deal.
US representative Witkoff announced upcoming talks between American and Ukrainian officials in Geneva on February 26, following a previous round of unproductive discussions between Ukraine, Russia, and the US.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine and the USA are planning another round of negotiations in Geneva. These talks are intended to pave the way for a subsequent meeting with Russia, as previous discussions have not yielded significant progress on territorial or security issues.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi and Acting Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara held discussions with Raytheon leadership regarding the supply of air defense missiles.
Ukrainian officials have reportedly detailed their involvement in the attack on the Nord Stream II pipeline, with a colonel and general expressing initial displeasure over the report's opening details.
Ukrainian officials reported that Russia again targeted Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight, marking the third attack on the capital in less than a week and resulting in one fatality.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian officials, specifically Rustem Umerov, have been in contact with Jared Kushner, former President Trump's son-in-law, over the past two days.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Russian military factory in Volgograd, using what it described as 'Flamingo' rockets. The attack has reportedly caused panic among residents in Crimea and disrupted life on the peninsula, with Ukrainian officials stating that the strike hit a key target deep within Russia.
Poland has revoked Ukrainian President Zelensky's highest honor after a Ukrainian army unit was named for controversial WWII fighters, prompting Ukrainian officials to return their awards.
Romanian authorities will continue discussions with Ukrainian officials next week regarding a drone that exploded in Constanța Port, with more information expected to be released.
With Russia's advance in Ukraine slowing and recruitment difficulties mounting, Ukrainian officials warn that Moscow might resort to a forced mobilization, a measure that could endanger Putin and his regime.
The front lines in Ukraine are increasingly saturated with drones, creating a 'kill zone' up to 50 km wide where anything can be destroyed. Ukrainian officials state that drones have made parts of the front nearly impossible to survive.
Satellite images have revealed significant damage to the Chonhar Bridge in Crimea, which connects the peninsula to mainland Ukraine. Ukrainian officials have indicated the bridge was destroyed, while Russia is reportedly concealing the extent of the damage.
A disinformation campaign spread in May falsely claimed the Ukrainian defense minister's wife purchased a €26 million yacht, aiming to damage the reputation of high-ranking Ukrainian officials and undermine Western support for Ukraine.
The US Embassy in Kyiv and Ukrainian officials have issued warnings about a potential large-scale Russian attack, with some sources suggesting it could involve hypersonic missiles. This comes as European nations reportedly prepare to develop missiles capable of reaching deep into Russian territory.
International efforts are intensifying to secure the return of Ukrainian children who have been deported to Russia, with more countries joining a coalition dedicated to this cause. Ukrainian officials have deemed Russia's proposal to include these children on exchange lists as unacceptable, while Canada and the EU have imposed new sanctions on Russia over the abductions.
Donald Trump has recently made various public statements, including announcing plans to release UFO files and mocking the NASA chief, while also proposing new retirement plans and being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. These actions and remarks have drawn international attention and domestic discussion.
Ukraine has issued a warning that it will actively track and pursue Russia's 'ghost fleet' or 'shadow fleet' involved in transporting grain. Ukrainian officials stated that these vessels will not go unnoticed across all regions.
Ukrainian officials state that Russian forces in temporarily occupied Crimea are conducting large-scale mining operations along the coastline and in adjacent waters, reportedly to prevent a potential amphibious landing by Ukrainian troops.
Ukraine and Germany have initiated plans to collaborate on the joint production of advanced drones and other defense systems. This agreement was formalized with the signing of cooperation accords by German and Ukrainian officials.
South Korea's expertise in technology, infrastructure, and post-war development presents significant potential for joint projects in the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials.
Ukrainian officials state that increased Russian attacks on railways and ports are aimed at disrupting logistics and limiting access to key regions within Ukraine.
A meeting between US and Ukrainian officials, including Jared Kushner and President Zelensky, took place in Miami to prepare for a new summit with Russia aimed at achieving a comprehensive peace agreement.
Eleven suspects have been detained in Moldova and Ukraine in connection with a plot to assassinate more than five Ukrainian political figures and journalists, with three individuals allegedly convinced to commit the murders.
An oil spill, attributed to a Russian attack in Ukraine, has contaminated a major river in Moldova, leading authorities to cut off water supply to the northern city of Balti, with Ukrainian officials stating the oil began leaking after the incident.
A Hungarian delegation, initially tasked with inspecting the Druzhba oil pipeline and negotiating its restart, has arrived in Kyiv, but Ukrainian officials are reportedly unwilling to discuss the pipeline, referring to the group as 'tourists, not an official delegation'.
Hungarian authorities released footage of their anti-terrorist unit intercepting a Ukrainian convoy transporting cash from Austria to Ukraine. Ukrainian officials stated it was a regular cash transfer.
Lithuania's Special Investigation Service (STT) has signed a memorandum with Estonian, Latvian, and Ukrainian officials to create a regional platform aimed at protecting EU and other funds allocated for Ukraine's reconstruction.
US and Ukrainian officials concluded negotiations in Geneva, discussing efforts to end Russia's four-year invasion of Ukraine, as Moscow stated it was not in a hurry to sign an agreement.
Ukrainian officials, including the logistics commander of the air force and a regional SBU chief, were arrested for allegedly embezzling funds from a defense sector project.
Ten individuals have been arrested in Ukraine and Moldova on suspicion of plotting to assassinate senior Ukrainian political figures, according to Kyiv.
Ukraine's Former Energy Minister Charged With Money Laundering As 'Operation Midas' Expands
Months after Ukraine was shaken by a sweeping corruption probe into state nuclear giant Energoatom, and subject of international embarrassment given it even touched Zelensky's office, former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko has now been formally charged - after authorities detained him while he was allegedly attempting to leave the country.
Halushchenko had been suspended by Zelensky in mid-November, when news of the scandal first hit global headlines. On Monday, Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) announced that Halushchenko faces formal charges of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization tied to what investigators call the Midas case or Operation Midas.
The former Minister of Energy, Herman Galushchenko, Creative Commons
"The former minister of energy (2021–2025) has been exposed for money laundering and participation in a criminal organization," the joint statement said, adding that investigators have "expanded the circle of suspects."
The investigation is focused on members of the alleged network which established an investment fund in Anguilla (the British Overseas Territory in the Eastern Caribbean) in February 2021. The vehicle was marketed as raising roughly €118 million in "investments" - with Halushchenko’s family listed among the contributors - after which millions flowed directly into accounts controlled by the family.
For example, authorities claim part of the funds paid for the education of Halushchenko’s children at elite Swiss institutions, while other sums were deposited into his ex-wife's accounts, also with a big portion of the money allegedly invested further, "earning extra income for the family's personal use."
Halushchenko was energy minister from 2021 to 2025 before being appointed justice minister in July 2025. In November, NABU agents conducted raided offices and properties connected to him as the investigation intensified.
Western mainstream media had almost immediately launched into damage control in the wake of the massive energy scandal, with one op-ed in Bloomberg having tried its best to say it's not at all Ukraine's fault, but is actually somehow... the Kremlin behind it(!). Here's how it began:
There are at least two legitimate responses to allegations that a group of highly placed Ukrainian officials have skimmed $100 million from contracts to repair and protect their nation’s critical energy infrastructure, even as Russian attacks plunge the nation into darkness and cold. One is to despair, the other to celebrate. The second, strange as it may sound, is more logical.
This episode goes to the heart of why Ukrainians are fighting at all. The war began in 2014, after then President Viktor Yanukovych was toppled by mass protests against the epic scale of his corruption and the captivity to Moscow this created. Graft was the glue with which the Kremlin had held...
So even with high officials in Zelensky's government are caught red-handed by a Ukrainian internal investigation, the ultimate fault lies in Moscow, according to some MSM accounts.
It must be remembered that earlier last year, Zelensky himself found himself at the center of EU pushback and controversy when he attempted to eliminate NABU's independence, sparking outrage in Brussels some sectors of the Ukrainian populace.
Ukrainians, currently enduring a harsh winter in subzero temperatures and with rolling power outages due to the war, are outraged. But Americans might also need to wake up and take note of how billions in US funds are going into the coffers of a deeply corrupt Ukrainian system.
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A viral image claiming Ukrainian officials overturned a bio-toilet with a man avoiding mobilization has been debunked, with analysis revealing it to be an AI-generated fake.
Ukrainian officials reported that Russia launched missile attacks on Kyiv early this morning, causing several fires in remote parts of the capital but no deaths.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has indicated he received positive signals from Ukrainian officials but is awaiting Kyiv's concrete steps to ease tensions regarding the controversy over UPA heroes.
Russia conducted its most intense attack on Kyiv to date, resulting in at least 17 deaths and numerous injuries. Ukrainian officials and EU ambassadors described the overnight assault as turning the city into 'hell'.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that it might be better for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky not to attend a major conference on Ukraine's reconstruction in Gdansk, amidst a 'war of orders' between Polish and Ukrainian officials.
Following Ukrainian attacks, Russian-held Crimea has halted civilian gasoline sales and restricted fuel to government agencies. Ukrainian officials and commanders suggest that the situation in Crimea could be a turning point in the conflict.
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Poland's president has revoked Ukraine's President Zelenskyy's highest honor, the Order of the White Eagle, following the naming of a Ukrainian army unit after a controversial World War II formation. This decision has sparked criticism from Ukrainian officials, with Zelenskyy's chief of staff and other Ukrainian diplomats renouncing their Polish orders in protest.
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group met to discuss new military aid packages for Ukraine, with the UK announcing its latest contribution. Ukrainian officials indicated that aid could reach $4 billion, as leaders emphasized a 'window of opportunity' for Ukraine.
An ancient monastery in Kyiv was damaged by Russian attacks, drawing widespread international condemnation. Ukrainian officials are assessing the damage to the historic site, while diplomatic efforts continue with discussions between leaders like Trump, Putin, and Zelensky regarding the conflict.
Ukrainian officials report that Russian forces in the occupied Kherson region are encountering increasing logistics problems. These challenges could impact their operational capabilities in the area.
Officials in Ukraine's Chernihiv region have been accused by the SBU of embezzling UAH 11 million in defense funds designated for the purchase of generators for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukrainian officials, including the Deputy Head of the Office of the President and the Presidential Sanctions Policy Commissioner, met with partners to discuss strategies for countering Russia's shadow fleet.
A Russian drone struck a Chinese commercial vessel in the Black Sea off Odesa, Ukraine, during a large-scale overnight attack that also damaged residential buildings, a kindergarten, and a lyceum, injuring dozens. Ukrainian officials condemned the incident, emphasizing the threat to international shipping.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian officials, focusing on expanding defense cooperation and exploring joint production of new weapons systems. The discussions aim to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities.
Ukrainian officials have sharply reacted to an initiative to reinstate Russia in international curling, warning that such attempts legitimize aggression amidst the ongoing war.
Ukraine and international representatives marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, with President Zelensky accusing Russia of nuclear terrorism and warning against the continuation of such threats. The commemoration highlighted ongoing nuclear safety concerns in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war, including attacks on critical substations.
Ukrainian officials reported that Russia launched 147 drones overnight, targeting two energy facilities, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting or neutralizing 121 of them.
The Russian army has initiated a spring offensive, launching hundreds of kamikaze drones against Ukrainian cities, including a rare daytime attack that struck the historic center of Lviv, which Ukrainian officials have already deemed unsuccessful.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed two people in Zaporizhzhia and left most of the northern region of Chernihiv without power, Ukrainian officials said.
Ukraine's presidential office stated it did not invite a Hungarian delegation that announced its arrival for talks regarding the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline, with Ukrainian officials calling the group 'tourists' and denying their official status.
Nearly seven months ago, Ukrainian officials attempted to sell their battle-tested drone defense technology to the United States, even creating a PowerPoint presentation. This situation is described as Donald Trump's biggest tactical mistake, putting him at the mercy of Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian officials claim that Fox News aired footage of a Ukrainian interceptor drone destroying a Russian Shahed drone, but presented it as American drones downing Iranian aircraft in the Middle East.
Previous rounds of U.S.-led negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Geneva and Abu Dhabi have failed to yield a compromise, including on the key sticking point of territory.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow has not set any deadline to end the conflict in Ukraine, making the remarks ahead of a meeting with Ukrainian officials.
Officials from the United States and Ukraine are scheduled to hold a meeting in Geneva this week, likely to discuss ongoing diplomatic and strategic matters.
Alina Bondarenco, a former correspondent for the Tiraspol regime's radio and television company, announced her release after being detained in Ukraine in connection with a case involving contract killings of Ukrainian officials.
Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said on Wednesday, after the International Paralympic Committee allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flag. The EU's sports commissioner Glenn Micallef said he would also skip the opening ceremony. FRANCE 24's Camille Corcoran reports.
