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Putin’s Helicopter Reportedly Targeted in Drone Strike Over Kursk
A senior Russian air defense commander has claimed that President Vladimir Putin's helicopter was at the "epicenter" of a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack during an unannounced visit to the Kursk region on May 20, in what officials described as an "unprecedented" security threat to the Russian leader. The Kremlin confirmed Putin's visit but has not publicly addressed the reported airborne assault. 
A senior Russian air defense commander has claimed that President Vladimir Putin's helicopter was at the "epicenter" of a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack during an unannounced visit to the Kursk region on May 20, in what officials described as an "unprecedented" security threat to the Russian leader. The Kremlin confirmed Putin's visit but has not publicly addressed the reported airborne assault. -
Israeli Strike Kills 52 in Gaza, Including 36 in School Shelter; UN, NGOs Reject New Aid System
At least 52 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Monday, including 36 in a school that had been converted into a shelter for displaced families, according to local health officials. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas and Islamic Jihad command center operating from within the school building, while medics and aid groups described a catastrophic scene in which sleeping civilians were burned alive. 
At least 52 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Monday, including 36 in a school that had been converted into a shelter for displaced families, according to local health officials. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas and Islamic Jihad command center operating from within the school building, while medics and aid groups described a catastrophic scene in which sleeping civilians were burned alive. -
Trump Calls Putin ‘Absolutely CRAZY’ After Deadliest Drone Strike but Russia Shrugs Off His Fury as ‘Emotional Overstrain
President Donald Trump sharply escalated his rhetoric against Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, calling him "absolutely CRAZY" following the deadliest Russian aerial assault of the war on Ukraine. Speaking to reporters and posting on Truth Social, Trump also floated the prospect of additional sanctions on Moscow and criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he accused of aggravating the situation. 
President Donald Trump sharply escalated his rhetoric against Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, calling him "absolutely CRAZY" following the deadliest Russian aerial assault of the war on Ukraine. Speaking to reporters and posting on Truth Social, Trump also floated the prospect of additional sanctions on Moscow and criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he accused of aggravating the situation. -
Zelenskyy Condemns American Inaction After Russia’s Largest Air Assault Since Invasion
Russia unleashed its most extensive aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, deploying 367 drones and missiles across more than 30 locations late Saturday through Sunday morning. The bombardment came just as Ukraine completed its largest prisoner exchange of the conflict, and amid fresh criticism from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over what he called a "silence" from the United States and international community. 
Russia unleashed its most extensive aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, deploying 367 drones and missiles across more than 30 locations late Saturday through Sunday morning. The bombardment came just as Ukraine completed its largest prisoner exchange of the conflict, and amid fresh criticism from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over what he called a "silence" from the United States and international community. -
Israeli Airstrike Kills Nine Children of Gaza Doctor in Khan Younis
Nine of Dr. Alaa Al Najjar's ten children were killed Friday in an Israeli airstrike that struck the family's home near a petrol station in Khan Younis, Gaza, according to officials at Nasser Medical Complex, where she works. Her surviving son, 11, remains in critical condition, and her husband, Hamdi Al Najjar, also a doctor, was severely injured. Nine of Dr. Alaa Al Najjar's ten children were killed Friday in an Israeli airstrike that struck the family's home near a petrol station in Khan Younis, Gaza, according to officials at Nasser Medical Complex, where she works. Her surviving son, 11, remains in critical condition, and her husband, Hamdi Al Najjar, also a doctor, was severely injured. -
Kyiv Hit by 250 Drones and 14 Missiles as Russia Strikes Amid 1,000-Prisoner Swap
Kyiv was shaken by one of the largest coordinated drone and missile attacks of the war just hours after Russia and Ukraine began their biggest prisoner exchange to date, involving up to 1,000 detainees. Ukrainian officials said the overnight barrage injured at least 15 civilians and caused widespread damage across the capital, underscoring the fragility of efforts toward a ceasefire after more than three years of war. 
Kyiv was shaken by one of the largest coordinated drone and missile attacks of the war just hours after Russia and Ukraine began their biggest prisoner exchange to date, involving up to 1,000 detainees. Ukrainian officials said the overnight barrage injured at least 15 civilians and caused widespread damage across the capital, underscoring the fragility of efforts toward a ceasefire after more than three years of war. -
Major Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap Underway as Trump Declares Progress Toward Ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have begun a large-scale prisoner exchange involving approximately 1,000 detainees on each side, according to a Ukrainian official and sources familiar with the matter. The exchange began Friday, following direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow in Istanbul last week-the first face-to-face diplomatic engagement between the two since early in the war. 
Russia and Ukraine have begun a large-scale prisoner exchange involving approximately 1,000 detainees on each side, according to a Ukrainian official and sources familiar with the matter. The exchange began Friday, following direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow in Istanbul last week-the first face-to-face diplomatic engagement between the two since early in the war. -
Trump Says Putin ‘Not Ready’ to End Ukraine War, Declines to Back Sanctions After Call with European Leaders: WSJ
President Donald Trump privately told European leaders this week that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not ready to end the war in Ukraine because he believes he is winning, according to multiple officials familiar with the conversation. The remarks, disclosed by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed by several European diplomats, followed a two-hour phone call between Trump and Putin on May 19. 
President Donald Trump privately told European leaders this week that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not ready to end the war in Ukraine because he believes he is winning, according to multiple officials familiar with the conversation. The remarks, disclosed by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed by several European diplomats, followed a two-hour phone call between Trump and Putin on May 19. -
Israel Faces Backlash After Soldiers Fire Warning Shots at European and Arab Diplomats Near Jenin Camp
Israeli soldiers opened fire near a delegation of foreign diplomats on an official visit to the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Wednesday, prompting a swift international backlash and straining Israel's already tense relations with European and regional allies. 
Israeli soldiers opened fire near a delegation of foreign diplomats on an official visit to the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Wednesday, prompting a swift international backlash and straining Israel's already tense relations with European and regional allies. -
UN Walks Back Claim That 14,000 Gazan Babies Face Death in 48 Hours, Citing Misinterpretation
The United Nations has retracted a dire claim made by one of its senior officials that 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within 48 hours, acknowledging that the figure was based on a misinterpretation of a long-term malnutrition forecast. The correction comes amid ongoing international pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, where aid deliveries remain stalled despite the entry of trucks at the Kerem Shalom crossing. 
The United Nations has retracted a dire claim made by one of its senior officials that 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within 48 hours, acknowledging that the figure was based on a misinterpretation of a long-term malnutrition forecast. The correction comes amid ongoing international pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, where aid deliveries remain stalled despite the entry of trucks at the Kerem Shalom crossing.
