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Russia urges foreign diplomats in Kyiv to leave ahead of strikes on 'decision-making centers'

BY GOLDIE KATZ AND REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:29:00 GMT

The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the “systematic and sustained strikes” will additionally target “enterprises of the Ukrainian defense industry,” including drone development facilities.

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attack

BY REUTERS — Sun, 24 May 2026 03:29:09 GMT

Explosions reverberated through the city shortly after 1 a.m. local time after the air force announced a threat of an Oreshnik launch on its Telegram channel.

Ukraine attacks Russian oil refinery 700 km deep into Russian territory

BY ASHER SMITH — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:37:49 GMT

The strike in Yaroslavl is the latest attack on Russian oil facilities this year. Zelensky stated that Ukrainian forces had struck another oil refinery in Syzran for the eleventh time

How Ukraine is using home-grown tech to shield its skies from Russian drones - BBC

BY CORINNE BAUM — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:01:57 GMT

While hundreds of civilians are still dying in Russia’s ever-increasing attacks, which are designed to overwhelm Ukraine’s defense systems, Kyiv is getting better at defending its citizens.

Russian fighter jets intercept British RAF planes over Black Sea on two separate occasions

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 21 May 2026 04:28:46 GMT

UK defense officials said Russian Su-35 and Su-27 fighter jets flew within six meters of British reconnaissance aircraft, triggering emergency systems in the most serious encounter in years.

Russian propaganda sites spread forged 'Post' front page, other global media outlets

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:23:52 GMT

The fake front pages were disseminated after Zelensky’s former press secretary, Yuliia Mendel, gave an interview last week with US pro-Russian pundit Tucker Carlson.

Belarus holds nuclear weapons exercises, says drills are not 'aimed at other states'

BY REUTERS — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:56:30 GMT

Belarus said the exercise would test the military's readiness to deploy nuclear weapons in different areas of the country.

Cuba weighing attacks on US soil, Caribbean assets with drones from Russia, Iran - report

BY CORINNE BAUM AND REUTERS — Sun, 17 May 2026 22:21:55 GMT

"When we think about those types of technologies being that close, and a range of bad actors from terror groups to drug cartels to Iranians to the Russians, it's concerning," one official told Axios.

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow in over a year

BY REUTERS — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:12:19 GMT

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year, killing at least four people in Russia, local officials said.

Ukraine’s sling against Russia: How 'geniuses in garages' transformed robotic warfare

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:15:07 GMT

The road to becoming a robotic superpower was paved with skepticism, but Ukraine did not set out to become a world leader in military robotics - it set out to survive.

Russia's parliament passes bill giving Putin more power to invade foreign countries

BY CORINNE BAUM AND REUTERS — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:10:34 GMT

A bill proposed by Russia's Duma would let the Kremlin send troops abroad to “protect” Russian citizens who are facing arrest, detention, or any other form of perceived persecution.

Finland hosts large Israeli defense delegation for two-day seminar

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:33:35 GMT

The seminar followed a similar one held in India several weeks ago, as well as another in Miami at Israel-tech week. Others have been held in Asia and Europe.

Ukrainian capital Kyiv under attack from Russian drones, missiles, officials say

BY REUTERS — Thu, 14 May 2026 03:39:50 GMT

Tymur Tkachenko, the head of the capital's military administration, said debris from falling drones had struck the roof of an apartment building, and debris had also fallen in a street.

Ukraine secures drone deals with nearly 20 countries, Zelensky announces

BY REUTERS — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:12:54 GMT

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy announces four signed drone agreements with 20 countries, marking a key milestone in Ukraine's global defense diplomacy.

Jewish couples get married in Kyiv for first time since war started thanks to weekend ceasefire

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 11 May 2026 03:11:03 GMT

The Jewish Community Center Beit Menachem from Kyiv held a mass wedding ceremony over the weekend that included couples of all ages, including a pair aged 92.

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire

BY REUTERS — Sun, 10 May 2026 22:46:15 GMT

The three-day pause, announced on Friday by President Donald Trump, is part of a broader US-led push for peace that has so far failed to end the more than four-year-old war.

Russia holds scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries over war in Ukraine deepen

BY REUTERS — Sat, 09 May 2026 11:38:39 GMT

The May 9 parade on Red Square marks Russia's most revered national holiday and celebrates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, paying homage to the 27 million Soviet citizens who perished.

Russia, Ukraine agree on three-day US-mediated ceasefire

BY REUTERS — Sat, 09 May 2026 00:05:39 GMT

US President Donald Trump's announcement on Truth Social also said each country, locked in more than four years of conflict, would be exchanging 1,000 prisoners of war.

Norway to buy Rafael's Trophy protection system

BY DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS AND LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:16:14 GMT

APS systems such as Trophy are designed to detect and intercept any anti-tank threats before hitting the platform

UK announces sanctions targeting Russia fighter recruitment, drone production

BY REUTERS — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:23:07 GMT

This comes as a Russian overnight missile and drone attack on Ukrainian gas production facilities killed five people, including two rescue workers.

When drones dominate the battlefield, distance no longer matters - opinion

BY BRIG.-GEN.(RET.) ZVIKA HAIMOVITCH — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:56:08 GMT

This war did not introduce the drone threat; Israel has seen it in every arena. But the past few weeks made clear that the IDF was not fully prepared for how quickly and aggressively it's evolved

Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel warns 'Post' about country's 'growing frustration' - interview

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:25:11 GMT

The aim is to open criminal proceedings against all possible parties involved; traders, exporters, and offshore entities that may have enabled breaches,” Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk said.

UK tests new Skyhammer interceptor missiles in Jordan

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:12:29 GMT

Skyhammer is designed to neutralize Shaheed drones and low-speed missiles

Odesa Jewish school, orphanage damaged in Russian strikes

BY MICHAEL STARR — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:40:26 GMT

The Chabad Ohr Avner school suffered a direct hit, according to Chabad, and a Mishpacha Ukraine orphanage was devastated by nearby explosions.

Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal

BY REUTERS — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:42:24 GMT

Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and told reporters they had discussed the idea of "a little bit of a ceasefire".

Under Ukraine pressure, Israel blocks suspect Russian grain ship

BY TOBIAS SIEGAL — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:29:47 GMT

"The Russian supplier of the cargo will have to find an alternative destination to unload it," read a statement issued by Israel’s Grain Importers Association.

Ukraine claims to have intercepted 30,000 drones in March

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:03:40 GMT

Ukraine’s interceptor drones have become one of the most cost‑effective tools in the country’s arsenal, effectively turning Moscow’s “special operation” into a war of attrition.

Zelensky blasts Israel over purchase of stolen Ukrainian grain, threatens sanctions

BY JAMES GENN AND REUTERS — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:50:12 GMT

Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned Israel's purchase of grain from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, stating it cannot be considered legitimate business and warning of sanctions.

Ukraine summons Israeli envoy in protest of Russian vessel's arrival in Haifa

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:56:52 GMT

A Ukrainian diplomatic source told Reuters earlier that Israel risks a diplomatic and legal response from Kyiv if it allows the vessel, Panormitis, to dock in the northern Israeli city.

Israeli counter-drone tech used in NATO drill close to Ukrainian border

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:41:18 GMT

Around 30 companies from all over the world took part in LCI‑X Crucible Eastern Phoenix 2026 exercise last week.