… ly commented on Peskov’s accusations, although a senior Ukrainian official last week ruled out any attack on the Victory Day parade in Moscow. “Nobody is attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure,” said Mykhailo Podoliak, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky …
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Volodymyr Zelensky — Ukraine's president, condemned Russian attacks amid ceasefire proposals and approved Trump-brokered truce in May 2026.
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- April 2026
… President Volodymyr Zelensky calls such deep strikes “very painful” to Moscow, causing “critical” losses running to tens of billions of dollars in its energy sector despite the recent surge in global oil prices. …
Ukraine’s drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
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UK delays Russian oil product sanctions due to supply concerns
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The UK government has watered down plans to ban imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil in third countries, instead phasing in sanctions over coming months amid concerns over supplies and price rises following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine's sanctions commissioner said he understands the rationale but disagrees with the approach, citing concerns that temporary exemptions may generate additional revenues for Russia's war machine.
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UK delays Russian oil product sanctions due to supply concerns
The UK government has watered down plans to ban imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil in third countries, instead phasing in sanctions over coming months amid concerns over supplies and price rises following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine's sanctions commissioner said he understands the rationale but disagrees with the approach, citing concerns that temporary exemptions may generate additional revenues for Russia's war machine.
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UK eases Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
The UK government has relaxed sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries, effective Wednesday, citing growing supply concerns and rising fuel prices. The move also loosens restrictions on Russian liquefied natural gas transport, allowing imports of jet fuel from India and other refiners despite the government's stated commitment to impose severe economic pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine.
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Monday 18 May
Ukraine's 93rd brigade defends Kostyantynivka amid Russian advances
Ukrainian forces are defending the strategic city of Kostyantynivka and surrounding areas from Russian advance, with rotating soldiers on the front line made extremely difficult by constant drone threats. Ukrainian intelligence says Putin wants to capture the Donbas region this year, though Russia's territorial gains have slowed recently.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Nine killed in Russian drone attacks across Ukraine
Russian drone attacks across 14 regions of Ukraine killed nine people and injured at least 28, according to local officials, with Dnipropetrovsk region the hardest hit. The attacks resumed after a three-day US-brokered ceasefire expired on Monday.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
Putin says Ukraine conflict is coming to an end
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believes Russia's conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, speaking after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow on Victory Day. He condemned Western support for Kyiv and said he would only meet President Zelensky once a lasting peace deal was agreed.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Friday 8 May
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine
Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, which will include suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner exchange of 1,000 from each country. Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian state media confirmed their agreement to the proposal.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating separate ceasefires declared for Victory Day celebrations on 8–9 May. Russia's defence ministry reported more than 1,000 violations, while Moscow said it was targeted by drones and Ukraine said Russia continued strikes; Russia has threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if the parade is attacked.
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Wednesday 6 May
Zelensky condemns Russian attacks ahead of proposed ceasefires
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned Russia for continuing deadly attacks while seeking a pause in hostilities, as Russia proposed a ceasefire on 8–9 May and Ukraine announced an open-ended truce from midnight on 6 May. Five people were killed and dozens injured in overnight missile and drone strikes as the two sides made competing, unilateral ceasefire proposals ahead of Russia's World War Two victory celebrations this weekend.
6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Monday 4 May
Ukrainian drone strikes Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day
A Ukrainian drone hit an upmarket residential high-rise in Moscow early Monday, causing visible damage to the building's façade with no casualties reported. The strike was the third consecutive night of drone attacks on the Russian capital, which will hold a scaled-back 9 May parade days later; Russia's defence ministry said 117 drones were intercepted across several regions, including 60 aimed at St Petersburg.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian strikes kill 10 in Ukraine amid mutual drone warfare
Russian drone and missile strikes killed 10 people and injured at least 76 across five Ukrainian regions over the past day. Ukraine's military said Russia fired a ballistic missile and nearly 270 drones, most of which were intercepted, while Ukraine struck Russian oil infrastructure including an oil terminal and vessels near Novorossiysk and in the Leningrad region.
4 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wednesday 29 April
Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade due to Ukraine threat
Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May will be scaled back this year because of what the Kremlin calls a "terrorist threat" from Ukraine. The annual commemorations of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets due to the "current operational situation," though the parade will still be held on Red Square.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Ukraine intensifies long-range drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure
Ukraine's drone commander tells the BBC that deep strikes on Russian territory, targeting oil export facilities and troops, will escalate. President Zelensky describes such attacks as "very painful" to Moscow, causing "critical" losses running to tens of billions of dollars in its energy sector.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →