Russia

• Experts are warning that Vladimir Putin may be considering expanding military operations into Europe as Russia's offensive in Ukraine begins to falter. • A recent drone strike in Romania is being highlighted as a critical warning sign of potential Russian aggression beyond Ukrainian borders. • This shift in strategy would signify a dangerous escalation, potentially drawing NATO allies directly into a larger continental conflict.

Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv hit, with apartment buildings among the targets according to officials, after president said intelligence predicted ‘massive strike’ Russian air raids on major Ukrainian centres including Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least five people and wounded dozens by early morning on Tuesday, authorities said.Four people were killed and 16 injured in a Russian attack on Dnipro, in Ukraine’s east, said the regional governor, Oleksandr Hanzha. All those injured were taken to hospital, he said, posting pictures of heavily damaged residential buildings, burnt-out vehicles and a destroyed children’s playground. Continue reading...

French president says it is ‘unacceptable for ships to circumvent international sanctions’, adding operation took place with support of UKThe French navy has boarded an oil tanker that was subject to international sanctions and sailing from Russia, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has said.Macron wrote on X: “This operation took place in the Atlantic Ocean, on the high seas, with the support of several partners, including the United Kingdom, in strict compliance with the law of the sea,. Continue reading...

• Ukrainian drones launched a "massive attack" on Saturday, targeting a tanker at the port of Taganrog and an oil depot in Armavir. • The strikes occurred overnight in Russia's southern Rostov and Krasnodar regions, according to local authorities. • These operations target critical energy infrastructure to disrupt Russian logistics and economic capabilities during the ongoing war.

• National Security Advisor Ajit Doval delivered a series of blunt warnings on global security during the first international security forum held in Moscow. • Doval specifically condemned Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and addressed critical regional instabilities, including the war in Iran and potential blockades in the Strait of Hormuz. • The speech highlighted India's concerns regarding the growing irrelevance of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in maintaining global peace.

• Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev conducted a 6-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. • The primary objective of the mission was to install the Solntse-Teragerts telescope and retrieve various science experiments. • This new telescope is designed to observe and collect critical data regarding powerful solar flares emanating from the sun.

• Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are scheduled to perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today, May 27. • The extravehicular activity is expected to last approximately five hours, with live coverage beginning at 9:45 a.m. ET. • These missions are critical for maintaining station infrastructure and conducting essential external repairs or upgrades.