May 28 IOC upholds ban on Russian teams ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics Russian hockey stars like Alex Ovechkin will not compete at the 2026 Olympics after the IOC confirmed that Russian teams will not be allowed to compete in the upcoming Winter Games.
May 28 Macron dismisses viral moment with wife as 'joking around' after disinformation claims backfire Viral video of Brigitte Macron pushing Emmanuel Macron dismissed as playful moment, not pro-Russian disinformation, as confirmed by the French president's office.
May 27 Russia, China, North Korea condemn Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome missile shield U.S. adversaries condemn Trump's Golden Dome plan, citing risks of space arms race and global instability, while the U.S. defends it as homeland protection.
May 27 Trump warns Putin is 'playing with fire' after declaring the Russian president has 'gone absolutely CRAZY' President Donald Trump, who recently said Russian President Vladimir Putin had gone "CRAZY," warned in a Tuesday post on Truth Social that Putin is "playing with fire"
May 27 Putin rejects Trump's Vatican push as Kremlin accuses him of being 'emotional': envoy Kellogg Putin rejects Trump's Vatican peace talks proposal for Russia-Ukraine, suggesting Geneva instead. Trump condemns Putin's drone strikes as 'crazy' on social media.
May 27 Pro-Ukraine Republican agrees with Trump on 'CRAZY' Putin, urges 'Secondary sanctions & arms support NOW' Rep. Joe Wilson, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, described Russian President Vladimir Putin as "crazy," and called for "Secondary sanctions & arms support NOW."
May 27 Germany's chancellor ends weapons range limits for Ukraine despite Russian nuclear threats Germany lifts range restrictions on weapons to Ukraine, allowing attacks on Russian military positions. Chancellor Merz emphasizes Western support amid conflict.
May 26 GOP lawmaker blasts 'dumb' Trump comment on Zelenskyy despite 'perfect' criticism of Putin Republican Rep. Don Bacon dings part of President Donald Trump's social media post as "dumb" after Trump criticized both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
May 26 Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners hours after Moscow launches massive aerial assault Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of prisoners Sunday just hours after Moscow launched one of the largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in the ongoing war.
May 25 Russia launches largest aerial attack of Ukraine war, killing at least 12 Russian forces launched the largest aerial attack of the war on Ukraine, killing 12 and injuring dozens. President Zelenskyy urges the US to condemn Russia's actions.