The Ukrainian Week

‼️226 vs 195. Churchill or Chamberlain moment? U.S. House chose Churchill & voted to provide military aid to #Ukraine🇺🇦, & impose tough sanctions on Russia. «Stand with good or stand with evil (..) R. Reagan would #StandWithUkraine & vote yes tonight. He would choose Churchill» @RepDonBacon

People says « No to Russian propaganda » today in #Paris, as concerns are growing over how Xenia Fedorova, Russian & former head of Russian state-owned RT France, now part of media outlets linked to the Bolloré group, was granted a 10-year residence permit in 2024. #France #Ukraine

Ukraine confirmed strikes on several high-value targets in Russia, including an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, targets at the Kronstadt naval base & in Tambov region. "🇺🇦's plan for long-range sanctions is being implemented exactly as needed to bring peace closer", Zelensky said. #ukraine

The death toll of the russian attack overnight has risen to at least 22 people, incl. 2 children, & 130 injured. "We know from intel that there could be a massive strike tonight as well. Please, I’m begging you—pay attention to the air raid alerts", Zelensky said tonight #Ukraine

Russia launched a massive attack overnight targeting 🇺🇦cities, including Kyiv overnight. At least 11 people killed & 105 others injured, report said. "Russia continues to wage war against civilians (..) more support for #Ukraine's air defence are needed to save lives",🇺🇦MFA said.

‼️"The Lukoil-owned Volgograd oil refinery in Russia's south, has ​suspended oil processing since May 29 ‌following an Ukrainian done attack, which caused fire & damages, 2 industry sources ​said on Monday" (Reuters) #Ukraine🇺🇦 continues to pummel ​Russia's energy infrastructure.

A Russian drone struck a maternity ward on June 1 in the Odesa region. 6 women who had recently given birth were staying, local authorities said : "6 women with their newborns and one woman was in labor. Fortunately, they were not injured" 6 other people were injured in the attack. #ukraine

"How can I not love you,#Kyiv of mine!", a song composed by 🇺🇦Ihor Shamo & the 🇺🇦poet Dmytro Lutsenko, performed today in the Kyiv's subway by pianist Yevhen Khmara, along with Oleksandr Seleznyov's Javelin, to mark the 1544th anniversary of the city on May 31🍀 #Ukraine #KyivDay

"Yours unwaveringly" Embassy of Germany🇩🇪, France🇫🇷 & UK🇬🇧 in #Kyiv published a📽️to mark the 1544th anniversary of the city today, adding: "You have become a second home to us, and we can't help but love you. We believe in your future & are proud to stand by your side" #Ukraine🇺🇦

"Our plan for such sanctions is being implemented – in response to Russian attacks", #Zelensky said today regarding 🇺🇦 long-range sanctions & mid-strikes: "This is what genuinely impacts Russia's potential for aggression" #Ukraine 📽️Tonight, oil depot in Matveyev Kurgan, Russia.

#Romania's Ministry of National Defence confirmed : the drone crashed into an residential building in the city of Galați overnight was Russian. "Russian aggression poses a real threat to the Black Sea region and the entire Europe", 🇺🇦Foreign Minister A. Sybiha on May 29. #Ukraine

🚨 An alleged Russian drone may have struck tonight a residential building in Galați, #Romania, report said, as footage from 🇷🇴 emerged. 🚨 An air raid alert has been issued across #Ukraine : a MiG was spotted taking off in Russia. A ballistic threat to all 🇺🇦, air defense said.

"We are preparing a major defense package for #Ukraine & a strong step regarding Gripen fighter jets", #Zelensky said, arriving in #Sweden today. 🇸🇪press wrote about plans to provide #Ukraine with Gripen C-D & possible E fighter jets. 🇸🇪 & 🇺🇦 signed a possible agreement on 100–150 ✈️ last year.

At least 83 people injured on May 24 in a Russia’s massive attack against #Ukraine, mainly targeting Kyiv. « Tragically, there are fatalities (..) It is critically important to continue working to secure air defense for🇺🇦, especially anti-ballistic capabilities », Zelensky said.

‼️#Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces 🇺🇦 released videos of its massive strikes on russian warships last night, using long range FP-1 drone at the port of Novorossiyk, in Russia, on May 23. #StopRussia

V. #Zelensky confirmed strike on FSB headquarters in the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region & the destruction of a Pantsir-S1 system. He earlier confirmed also a strike on the Syzran oil refinery: "#Ukraine’s medium & long-range sanctions will keep working", he said.

"Russians should be thinking about their refineries, oil facilities & enterprises –not about how to ruin the lives of other nations(..)Our long-range capabilities are significantly changing the situation", Zelensky said. #Ukraine🇺🇦struck several facilities in Moscow region today.

"And, hey-hey, we shall cheer up our glorious #Ukraine!" Chervona kalyna, today in #Kyiv by Andriy Khlyvnyuk, of the legendary Ukrainian band BoomBox, and the 🇺🇦 crowd, to support the Ukrainian Defense Forces. They promised 4 years ago. They did it. (📽️: P. Niland) #Ойулузі

🔔#Ukraine has brought home 205 🇺🇦 from russian captivity as part of the first phase of the 1000-for-1000 exchange on May 15. « We will continue to fight for every single person who remains in captivity », Zelensky said.

📽️emerged showing a massive fire in the Ryazan oil refinery amid a Ukrainian drone attack on russian military targets. #Ukraine🇺🇦's Defense Forces launched a large-scale drone attack overnight on May 15, striking military infrastructure in multiple regions in Russia. #StopRussia

Dozens of people are reported injured, including children, & at least 6 people killed during the massive russian attack against #Ukraine on May 13. 🇺🇦's air defense neutralizes 710 of 753 Russian drones in day-long attack. 23 strikes recorded on railway infrastructure facilities.

Russian Transneft oil transportation facility is on fire in Bashkortostan, local report said on May 13, indicating a fire in the vicinity of the Nurlino LPDS, that belongs to the Transneft system, one of the largest hubs in Russia’s oil transportation infrastructure. #StopRussia

#Ukraine continues to strike Russian militant targets in response to Russian attacks on 🇺🇦 territory. In particular today, this concerns gas industry & defense-industrial facilities linked to missile production in Russia's Orenburg region, located about 1500 km from Ukraine. 🇺🇦

«One of the worst crimes of Russia’s war is the abduction of🇺🇦children. Stealing children is an attack on #Ukraine’s future. Bringing them home is a priority», Kaja Kallas said today during the high-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.

The Spanish superstar Rosalía included Ukrainian lyrics to the song « De Madrugá » during her operatic Lux tour 🫶 « I don’t want revenge / Revenge wants me ». 📽️Live in London, May 6. « One of the boldest, most highbrow arena shows in pop history » (The Guardian) #ukraine 🇺🇦 #london 📹: M. S Cobain

"#Ukraine’s long-range sanctions have once again reached #Perm, which is more than 1,500 kilometers from our border", #Zelensky confirmed. "Every day, Russia can make a choice and end its war. And not for a few hours in order to receive our permission to hold a parade in Moscow".

The Ukrainian cinematographer and defender Yurii Gruzinov visited the russian pavillion at the #Venice Biennale today with a special highlighted notebook 📕titled : "2026 List of Bastards". #Ukraine🇺🇦 #Venezia #StopRussia

🚨🚨 At least 12 people killed & 16 injured by a Russian attack on #Zaporizhzhia today, Regional Military Administration said. 5 people killed & 37 injured in #Poltava. « This was an absolutely cynical terrorist strike, with no military justification whatsoever », V. Zelensky said. #Ukraine

🇺🇦 Flamingo were a part of the Armed Forces’ Deep Strike operation against russian targets last night, including military facilities in Cheboksary.🦩covered more than 1500 kms. "Our long-range sanctions continue to provide an entirely just response to Russian strikes", #Zelensky.

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Yerevan for the European Political Community summit. Many bilateral meetings are planned including with Prime Ministers of Norway, Finland, United Kingdom, Poland & Czechia. 48 heads of State & gouvernment are expected. #Ukraine🇺🇦#Armenia🇦🇲

🥇💫Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk defeated « neutral » russian opponent in straight sets in the final of the WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid. After her victory, she celebrated her triumph in spectacular fashion by performing a somersault. #SlavaUkraini #Ukraine 👇

‼️#Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a tactical group of Iskander operational-tactical missile systems in temporarily occupied #Crimea, a Podlyot & MIS-M1 radar stations, an ammunition depots & a russian drone command centers during the night of May 2, 🇺🇦General Staff said. #StopRussia

‼️On May 1, units of #Ukraine's Defense Forces once again struck infrastructure at the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia, connecting extraction, processing & export of Russian oil, 🇺🇦General Staff said: "to reduce the military-economic potential of the Russian aggressor", report added.

King Charles reminds to #Trump that NATO invoked Article 5 for the 1st time in 2001, after 9/11, when the entire alliance helped the #UnitedStates: « Same unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of #Ukraine & her most courageous people », he added, receiving a standing ovation.

Today, #Ukraine commemorates the #Chornobyl catastrophe. In April 1986, any mention of the disaster was quickly suppressed by Moscow. People paid with their lives for the delayed response. In february 2025, a russian drone struck the anti-radiation shield over the reactor unit 4. 📹

✨🥇Ukraine’s women’s wrestling team won European Championship : after 3 gold medals on Thursday, #Ukraine added 3 more in Women's Wresting on Friday. Ukraine won the team title at the European Championships in Tirana. 📽️: Nadiia Sokolovska, one of the 🇺🇦champions & the 🇺🇦anthem.

"It is important that the world does not remain silent about what is happening & that this Russian war in #Europe is not overshadowed by the war in Iran. "Shaheds" kill people all the same", V. Zelensky said today. Russian attacks on Dnipro killed 8, wound 49 overnight. #ukraine

🚨Russia launched a massive attack against Ukraine last night. The rescuers recovered the bodies of 2 people under the rubble in Dnipro, 5 people may still be trapped. At least 46 people were injured, including 5 children. 2 people were killed & 7 injured in the Chernihiv region. #stoprussia

‼️#Ukraine 🇺🇦 brought home 193 servicemen as part of a prisoner exchange. "They defended Ukraine on various fronts", V. #Zelensky said. "We remember each and every one of them, and we continue to work every day to bring our people home from Russian captivity,” the President added.

🎶Dua Lipa helped to rise funds to deliver life-saving truck to Ukrainian medics: "Thank you for helping save lives!", said the 1st Separate Medical Battalion ( & all #Ukraine) to the British pop singer for her help in delivering a vital new pickup truck that is set to save lives on the frontline.

‼️The Tuapse oil refinery in Russia, already targeted by 🇺🇦 drone attacks on April 16, has been hit again overnight 📽️. Also, the special unit Prymary struck successful 2 Russian large landing ships used against #Ukraine, and put them out of action in temporarily occupied Crimea.

"There is a place for you in the hearts of so many people here in the #Netherlands, in the United States, & all over the world", Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten said to Volodymyr Zelensky, who received the Four Freedoms Award, on behalf of all the people of #Ukraine,& an ovation.

« Russia should end this war as soon as possible, it has no chance of winning it », German Chancellor, F. Merz, said during a joint press briefing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a common agreement on new military aid packages. #StopRussia #Ukraine #Germany

« We are the Champions » 🎶, Tisza’s victory over Orbán on the streets of #Budapest tonight. #hungarianelections2026 #Hungary #Europa #Europe

«Ruszkik haza!» or «Russians go home!», historical anti-Soviet slogan from 1956, echoes through the streets of #Budapest as citizens celebrate the victory of Tisza over Orbán. «A historic moment that pushes back the plans of Putin to use #Hungary to weaken Europe» #StopRussia

#Ukraine🇺🇦 brought back home 175 service members from Russian captivity, most since 2022. Warriors of the Armed Forces, National Guard members, border guards & 7 civilians. "Bringing everyone back from Russian captivity is a matter of principle for us", Volodymyr #Zelensky said.

A « Regime Change Concert » is taking place this Friday in #Budapest. The Hungarian capital’s iconic Heroes’ Square was full of people. 40 artists on stage called for an end to the Orbán’s regime, 48 h before the elections. «All there to support Péter Magyar» #Hungary #StopRussia

🎼A #Kurdish Lullaby during a concert in #Paris in solidarity with the Iranian people. This rally, titled « For #Iran », was held to support Iranians « in their struggle for democracy », and also in tribute to the victims of the Iranian regime. #Kurdistan #France #Women

🚨🇺🇦Defense Forces struck russian troop concentrations, artillery systems & logistics in TOT of #Ukraine (Zaporizhzhia & Donetsk region), 🇺🇦General Staff said. An Iskander missile launcher, a radar system & an air defense system have been hit in occupied Crimea and Donetsk region (March 13-14)

📹The President of #Ukraine Volodymyr #Zelensky just arrived to the Élysée for a meeting with the French President Emmanuel #Macron in Paris on March 13. #France

President V. Zelensky & President N. Dan signed a strategic partnership declaration during the 🇺🇦 visit in Bucharest today. #Romania & #Ukraine agreed to expand cooperation in the energy, defense sectors. V. #Zelensky will be in #France on March 13 to meet 🇫🇷 President E. Macron.

Ukrainian forces have already liberated more than 400 square kms, Major Gen. of Ukraine🇺🇦’s Armed Forces Komarenko said on March 10. Today marks 🇺🇦 National Anthem Day, performed for the 1st time on March 10, 1865, in memory of the poet Taras Shevchenko. 📽️:2022 #StandWithUkraine #ukraine #Anthem

A russian air strike on Sloviansk killed 4 people & injured 20 others including 2 children on March 10. "We are ready to share our expertise to prevent the expansion of war & protect lives, but #Ukraine needs to strengthen its own air defense",#Zelensky said. #Ukraine #StopRussia

V. #Zelensky said Ukrainian experts will arrive in the Middle East next week,«with the capability to help immediately» to shoot Iranian drones. #Ukraine️ is also raising the issue of exchanging certain defense assets in short supply in 🇺🇦 but available in the region, he added.

"Shchedryk"(Carol of the Bells), composed by M. Leontovych🇺🇦, in #Paris, during a charity concert of the Heorhiy Maiboroda National Honoured Bandurist Chorus, yesterday at the Paris Opera. Bandura's players, the kobzars, have been persecuted by Russia since 1876. #Ukraine #France