France 24 • May 18, 2026 11:07

Could Ukraine's drone strikes mark a turning point in war with Russia?

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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, May 18, 2026: First, Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia may mark a turning point in the war. Next, Venezuela's post-Maduro era is conflicting for locals. Also, there's more drama at the Cannes Film Festival as Canal+ hits back at filmmakers. Finally, Gen Z find new ways of enjoying themselves on a budget.

Story Timeline

Mon 19:31 - DW

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

Mon 19:31 - DW All

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

Mon 19:31 - DW World

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

Mon 19:31 - DW Top

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

Wed 02:58 - DW All

Ukraine: Dozens killed hours before Kyiv-proposed ceasefire

Wed 02:58 - DW Top

Ukraine: Dozens killed hours before Kyiv-proposed ceasefire

Wed 05:30 - France 24

Ukraine reports Russian drone, missile attacks after Kyiv-declared ceasefire begins

Wed 09:09 - DW All

Dozens killed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire

Wed 09:09 - DW Top

Dozens killed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire

Wed 10:11 - France 24

Kyiv says Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks

Wed 11:53 - BBC Europe

Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Wed 12:59 - France 24

War in Ukraine: Russia attacks east and south Ukraine with over 100 drones

Wed 19:34 - Euronews

’Ukraine will respond in kind’, Zelenskyy says after Russia breaks Kyiv’s ceasefire

Thu 14:15 - France 24

Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

Fri 09:07 - DW All

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Fri 09:07 - DW Top

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Fri 09:07 - DW

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Fri 09:16 - France 24

Russia and Ukraine trade major attacks despite Victory Day ceasefire

Fri 12:44 - France 24

Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years

Fri 18:10 - France 24

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Fri 18:23 - Fox News

Trump announces surprise three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war

Fri 18:24 - DW

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Fri 18:24 - DW All

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Fri 18:24 - DW Top

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Fri 18:52 - Euronews

Trump announces three-day of ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Fri 18:57 - Sky News (UK)

Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced

Sat 02:08 - The Hill

Trump hopes for 'big extension' on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Sat 11:00 - The Guardian

Three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire begins as Moscow holds Victory Day parade – Europe live

Sat 16:19 - France 24

Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia

Sat 17:22 - France 24

Could and would Ukraine target Putin?

Sat 19:07 - France 24

Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations

Sat 19:16 - DW

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Sat 19:16 - DW All

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Sat 19:16 - DW Top

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Sat 19:16 - DW World

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Sat 21:32 - Fox News

Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine 'is coming to an end' as Trump-brokered 3-day ceasefire begins

Sun 00:40 - Washington Examiner

Putin thinks Ukraine war ‘coming to an end’ as three-day ceasefire goes into effect

Sun 15:00 - France 24

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over ceasefire violations

Mon 14:35 - France 24

Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire

Mon 17:09 - Financial Times

What Victory Day means to Russia now

Tue 06:12 - Euronews

Russia launches strikes at Ukraine, hours after expiration of 72-hour truce

Tue 07:16 - Al Jazeera English

Starving on the front lines: Food supply in crisis as Ukraine fights Russia

Tue 08:02 - DW All

Ukraine: Russia breaks ceasefire overnight, Zelenskyy says

Tue 08:02 - DW Top

Ukraine: Russia breaks ceasefire overnight, Zelenskyy says

Tue 08:34 - Al Jazeera English

Zelenskyy says Russia fired over 200 drones at Ukraine as truce expires

Tue 09:02 - NYT Europe

The War in Iran Is Another Blow to Russia’s Credibility. Or Is It?

Wed 10:21 - BBC Headlines

Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine after ceasefire expires

Thu 00:47 - SvD (SE)

Mass attacks in Ukraine - several during riots

Thu 06:43 - NRK (NO)

Zelenskyi: Over 1,560 drones against Ukrainian cities

Thu 07:52 - The Guardian

One dead and 40 injured as intense Russian strikes on Ukraine continue – Europe live

Thu 09:48 - France 24

800 drones in 24 hours? Russia launches massive daytime barrage on Ukraine

Thu 10:19 - Al Jazeera English

Russia launches hundreds more drones at Ukraine, killing three people

Thu 13:31 - Al Jazeera English

Russian drone attack hits Kyiv apartment block during ceasefire

Thu 17:11 - DW All

Ukraine: Over 20 dead as Russian strikes pound Kyiv

Thu 17:11 - DW Top

Ukraine: Over 20 dead as Russian strikes pound Kyiv

Thu 19:27 - France 24

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 as advance in the east slows

Fri 05:00 - The Guardian

After four bloody years, the war on Ukraine might be turning into Putin’s undoing | Rajan Menon

Fri 09:28 - NPR

Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24

Fri 09:31 - La Libre (BE)

“The Russian army is a cash cow, it must be milked until it is exhausted”: the strategy of “Ukraine’s most famous soldier”

Fri 11:11 - France 24

Kyiv in mourning after 24 killed in strike as Russia, Ukraine exchange POWs

Fri 12:25 - Euronews

Watch: Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in major exchange deal

Fri 12:43 - Financial Times

Russian missiles in deadly strike were built with western parts, says Ukraine

Fri 15:02 - La Libre (BE)

War in Ukraine: Zelensky promises strikes against Russian oil sites after attack on kyiv

Sat 08:50 - France 24

Ukraine vows retribution after Russian strike on housing block kills 24

Sun 10:30 - National Review

When the Guns Fall Silent: Ukraine After the War

Sun 23:02 - BBC Headlines

Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war

Mon 06:25 - DW All

Ukraine's Dnipro and Odesa targeted in Russian strikes

Mon 06:25 - DW Top

Ukraine's Dnipro and Odesa targeted in Russian strikes

Mon 09:51 - France 24

Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight drone attacks

Mon 10:45 - France 24

Two dozen injured in Ukraine following Russian strikes

Mon 10:52 - Al Jazeera English