Political news from Kyiv region, government decisions and Ukraine politics
# Visit of Belarusian Opposition Leader to Kyiv is More Than Symbolic Ukraine is beginning to publicly consider scenarios for its northern border in the post-Lukashenko period.
# U.S. State Department Head Admits Peace Process Has Slowed, Citing Lack of Faith in Diplomacy The U.S. State Secretary acknowledged that the peace process has stalled, attributing the slowdown to both sides placing greater faith in battlefield victories than in diplomatic negotiations. Ukraine's former foreign minister explains why Washington will remain engaged despite the challenges.
Former Foreign Minister Explains Why Beijing-Moscow Relations Are Not Dependence, but Calculated Symbiosis. And Why This Is More Dangerous Than It Appears.
On May 21, a Royal Air Force aircraft carrying John Healey lost GPS signal for three hours. This is not the first such incident — and it is the very repetition that transforms the incident into a documented strategy.
Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has revealed the mechanics of the Kremlin's tactics: involving Europe in negotiations is a way to freeze the next package of sanctions, in particular a complete ban on maritime services that could destroy Russia's shadow tanker fleet.
An adviser to the Presidential Office acknowledged that military leaders traditionally lose the first peace elections. However, voting is only possible three months after a sustainable ceasefire — which Putin has not yet allowed.
On May 25, Russia struck a civilian enterprise in Derhachi in the Kharkiv region — one episode in one of the largest combined attacks of 2025, involving 55 cruise missiles and over 290 drones.
# The Reburial of the Second Head of the OUN at NVMK Became the First Step of the State Program to Return Figures from Emigration. Next — Konovalets, Petlyura, and the Unresolved Question About Bandera.
# Azov Brigade Releases Video of New Strikes on Russian Supply Routes Near Mariupol. Why Logistics Matter and What It Changes on the Southern Front The Azov Brigade has released video footage of new attacks on Russian military supply routes around Mariupol. The focus on logistics reflects a strategic shift in combat operations on the southern front.
At least 15 drone incidents were recorded in the sky over Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania over the course of a month. The EU is responding not with sanctions — but with a visit.
Ukraine has for the first time individually sanctioned commanders of Russia's long-range aviation forces who personally deployed cruise missiles and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles against civilian targets. Simultaneously, restrictions were imposed on 29 vessels of the shadow fleet that transport weapons in violation of international prohibitions.
Britain, France, Spain, Italy, and Canada have blocked Rutte's plan to oblige Alliance members to allocate 0.25% of GDP to aid Kyiv. The seven countries that already meet this requirement voted in favor.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has publicly confirmed his readiness to represent Europe in peace negotiations on Ukraine. The problem is that no mechanism for his delegation exists — and Moscow has already proposed its own candidate.
Oil fell 6% not because a deal was signed — but because markets believed in its possibility. However, key disagreements remain unresolved, and Iran's nuclear program remains outside the scope of the first phase.
Ukraine appointed an ambassador at large for contacts with Belarusian democratic opposition — but the key position of special representative, promised by a presidential decree, remains vacant. This is what delayed Tsikhanouskaya's first visit to Kyiv by two months.
Opposition figure arrived in Ukraine's capital amid mounting Putin pressure on Lukashenko and opened a permanent Mission of democratic forces of Belarus here — the first institutional step toward coordination between the two countries beyond diplomatic declarations.
The first visit of Belarusian opposition leader to Kyiv is more than just symbolism: Tikhanovskaya seeks institutional ties with Ukraine while Lukashenko remains Putin's ally.
The United States and Iran have agreed on general principles of a deal, but Trump has publicly urged his negotiators not to rush. This reflects pressure from Republican hawks, Netanyahu's skepticism, and a key question — Tehran's nuclear program.
The Guardian spoke with sources from Putin's inner circle, business circles, and Western intelligence agencies. The picture they paint is not a harbinger of a coup, but a symptom of a system beginning to devour itself.
Russia used 90 missiles and 600 drones — more than Ukraine's air defense can intercept simultaneously. The main target was Kyiv, where 30 buildings were damaged and one of the capital's oldest markets was set on fire.
On May 24, Macron called Lukashenko for the first time since the start of the full-scale invasion — and warned about the risks of Belarus being drawn into the war. The call did not occur in a vacuum: Minsk has been conducting parallel negotiations with Washington for the past year on lifting sanctions in exchange for the release of political prisoners.
Russia struck Bila Tserkva with a ballistic missile "Oreshnik" and hit a garage cooperative. The target that Russia's Defense Ministry called "military" turned out to be three burning garages.
State Secretary Rubio announced "good news" regarding the Strait of Hormuz — while Trump says the deal is "basically agreed," Republican hawks in the Senate call it a disaster.
On May 24, Russia attacked Kyiv with 690 weapons for the first time combining the "Oreshnik" with a massive drone strike. The government building, the residence of the Albanian ambassador, and Ukraine's Foreign Ministry were damaged.
# Starship's Seventh Test Mission Ends in Destruction Over Atlantic. SpaceX Calls It Progress. Why Failure Has Become the New Standard in the Race to Mars?
On the night of May 24, Russia launched 90 missiles and approximately 600 drones against Ukraine. Kyiv sustained damage in all districts; Brussels responded with a summons to the ambassador and promised new air defense aid.
Christian Mungiu has received his second Golden Palm branch for a film about a Romanian family that clashed with the child protection system in Norway. But the real question of the film is not who is right, but who decides what is normal.
Nassire Best was known to the FBI and Secret Service after two incidents in 2025, including a forced hospitalization. This raises an uncomfortable question not about the threat, but about the system.
# Technical knockout after the bell, Dutch protests, and Usyk's words about his daughter in a bomb shelter — the fight in Giza left more questions than answers
# Russia strikes Bila Tserkva with Oreshnik ballistic missile On the night of May 24, Russia struck Bila Tserkva with a ballistic missile Oreshnik. Zelensky confirmed the use of new weapons and reported on the consequences.