Stories from Kyiv · Ukraine

Russia's losses in May were staggering, with 33,760 killed or wounded in a single month. Total Russian casualties are now approaching 1.36 million since the full-scale invasion began.

The delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is currently a focus, with discussions centering on the specifics of the shipments.

Russia's war economy has suffered some of its worst setbacks since the invasion of Ukraine this year. Despite these strains, Russian society has not yet revolted, though doubts about the war are growing among citizens.

Ukraine has completed the first phase of cybersecurity projects totaling 55 million Ukrainian hryvnias.

Four countries are reportedly against Ukraine's potential membership in NATO. Ukraine may soon receive a tranche under the Ukraine Facility.

The conflict in Ukraine is hindering negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow regarding Iran. The missile attack on Kuwait involved Iranian missiles and drones. One Iranian missile was intercepted near a Kuwaiti air base.

Ukrainian broadcasts featured discussions on military themes, including the use of whistles by commanders in war zones. One segment played 'funny music' and discussed the concept of military whistles used by commanders. Ukrainian broadcasts are exploring a blend of military themes and musical content.

CNN reported that Ukraine is using artificial intelligence and Palantir technology to direct deep-strike drone missions inside Russia. Real-time tracking, target analysis, and battlefield data are now elements of the missions.

Criminals are impersonating military recruitment officers to blackmail civilians in Ukraine. Separately, military recruitment officers allegedly sprayed gas into a car carrying a pregnant woman.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a window for negotiations with Russia may open before winter.