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National Review • May 17, 2026 10:30

When the Guns Fall Silent: Ukraine After the War

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Kyiv, the EU, and the coalition of the willing to help Ukraine must prepare for numerous new challenges once the war ends.

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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

Different Perspectives

Al Jazeera English

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13:31

Russian drone attack hits Kyiv apartment block during ceasefire

Russian drone strikes collapsed a residential building in the Ukrainian capital.

10:19

Russia launches hundreds more drones at Ukraine, killing three people

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 'more than 1,560 drones' at Ukraine since Wednesday.

08:34

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

One killed and four others wounded in attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, local administration chief says.

07:16

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

Photos of emaciated Ukrainians reveal conditions suffered by Ukraine, as meagre rations also afflict Russian soldiers.

BBC Europe

1 article

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11:53

Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.

BBC Headlines

1 article

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10:21

Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine after ceasefire expires

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of "more waves" of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday.

DW

4 articles

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19:16

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

The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

18:24

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

The US president said both sides had agreed to halt fighting from May 9 to 11 and to exchange 1,000 prisoners each. Both Ukraine and Russia confirmed the ceasefire and …

09:07

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Russia had declared a unilateral ceasefire for World War II commemorations, but Ukraine said Moscow has not held off. Both sides reported new strikes. A Victory Day parade in Moscow …

19:31

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

President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of …

DW All

8 articles

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17:11

Ukraine: Over 20 dead as Russian strikes pound Kyiv

Russia has unleashed a massive volley of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities for the third day in a row, with the latest strikes hitting a Kyiv apartment block.

08:02

Ukraine: Russia breaks ceasefire overnight, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has said that Moscow launched some 200 drone strikes in a single night, bringing an end to a temporary truce. Moscow meanwhile said it intercepted 27 Ukrainian …

19:16

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

The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

18:24

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

The US president said both sides had agreed to halt fighting from May 9 to 11 and to exchange 1,000 prisoners each. Both Ukraine and Russia confirmed the ceasefire and …

09:07

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Russia had declared a unilateral ceasefire for World War II commemorations, but Ukraine said Moscow has not held off. Both sides reported new strikes. A Victory Day parade in Moscow …

09:09

Dozens killed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire

The Russian strikes came just hours before a unilaterally proposed Ukrainian ceasefire and days before Russia itself intends to observe a ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned "cynical, vile" attacks by Russia.

02:58

Ukraine: Dozens killed hours before Kyiv-proposed ceasefire

The Russian strikes came just hours before a unilaterally proposed Ukrainian ceasefire and days before Russia itself intends to observe a ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned "cynical, vile" attacks by Russia.

19:31

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

President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of …

DW Top

8 articles

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17:11

Ukraine: Over 20 dead as Russian strikes pound Kyiv

Russia has unleashed a massive volley of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities for the third day in a row, with the latest strikes hitting a Kyiv apartment block.

08:02

Ukraine: Russia breaks ceasefire overnight, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has said that Moscow launched some 200 drone strikes in a single night, bringing an end to a temporary truce. Moscow meanwhile said it intercepted 27 Ukrainian …

19:16

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

The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

18:24

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

The US president said both sides had agreed to halt fighting from May 9 to 11 and to exchange 1,000 prisoners each. Both Ukraine and Russia confirmed the ceasefire and …

09:07

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Russia had declared a unilateral ceasefire for World War II commemorations, but Ukraine said Moscow has not held off. Both sides reported new strikes. A Victory Day parade in Moscow …

09:09

Dozens killed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire

The Russian strikes came just hours before a unilaterally proposed Ukrainian ceasefire and days before Russia itself intends to observe a ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned "cynical, vile" attacks by Russia.

02:58

Ukraine: Dozens killed hours before Kyiv-proposed ceasefire

The Russian strikes came just hours before a unilaterally proposed Ukrainian ceasefire and days before Russia itself intends to observe a ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned "cynical, vile" attacks by Russia.

19:31

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

President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of …

DW World

2 articles

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19:16

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

The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

19:31

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

President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of …

Euronews

4 articles

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12:25

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

Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in the first stage of a planned 1,000-for-1,000 exchange, mediated by the United Arab Emirates.

06:12

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

On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would retaliate if Russia decided "to return to a full-scale war."

18:52

Trump announces three-day of ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

US President announces ceasefire ahead of contentious Russia military parade. Ukraine says will implement cessation of hostilities, but only in central Moscow where the festivities are taking place Saturday.

19:34

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

Ukraine will decide its course of action towards Russia’s Victory Day parade “depending on the situation tonight and tomorrow”, Zelenskyy said, sending a warning to Moscow that Kyiv will “will …

Financial Times

2 articles

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12:43

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

Images of debris from attack on Kyiv apartment block that killed at least 24 suggest Kh-101 missile was used

17:09

What Victory Day means to Russia now

A commemoration of those who died in the second world war is being used to lend legitimacy to war in Ukraine

Fox News

2 articles

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21:32

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine is coming to an end as President Trump brokers a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between both nations.

18:23

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

Trump announces a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia to celebrate the Soviet WWII victory, including a prisoner exchange of 1,000 each.

France 24

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08:50

Ukraine vows retribution after Russian strike on housing block kills 24

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy promised retribution against Russia on Friday after laying red roses at the rubble of a Kyiv apartment building where a Russian missile strike killed 24 people, including …

11:11

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

Ukraine's capital Kyiv declared a day of mourning Friday following a Russian attack that killed at least 24 people, including three children. Simultaneously, Moscow and Kyiv exchanged 205 prisoners of …

19:27

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

Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed at least 10 people and further shredded hopes of …

09:48

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

Russia launched at least “800 drones” against Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people and wounding several others, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He accused Moscow of deliberately …

14:35

Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine on Monday reported fighting along their long front line despite a US-mediated ceasefire, and each accused the other of launching drone and artillery strikes. Ukraine and Russia …

15:00

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over ceasefire violations

Russian attacks wounded at least nine people in Ukraine on Sunday, the second day of what was supposed to have been a three-day truce with Russia, Ukrainian officials said. US …

19:07

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

Russia and Ukraine on Saturday accused the other of violating a a three-day US-brokered ceasefire, which coincides with Russia's World War II victory celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, asserted …

17:22

Could and would Ukraine target Putin?

A temporary ceasefire takes effect between Russia and Ukraine as President Putin oversees a military parade in Red Square, notably absent of the military hardware and technological might usually on …

16:19

Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia

As a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia comes into effect, residents across Ukraine reflect on the enduring toll of war and the uncertainty of peace. In Zaporizhzhia, mourners at …

18:10

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, starting on May 9. Aside from a pause in the fighting, the two warring sides will …

12:44

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

The unilateral ceasefire declared by Russia on the eve of its national World War II commemorations crumbled right after it took effect. Ukraine and Russia launched major attacks against each …

09:16

Russia and Ukraine trade major attacks despite Victory Day ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of violating a two-day ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Ukraine's air force …

14:15

Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering …

12:59

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

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Russia had decided to reject efforts to halt fighting and save lives by launching fresh attacks on Ukraine, which had called a unilateral ceasefire.

10:11

Kyiv says Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks

Kyiv said on Wednesday that Russia had violated a unilateral ceasefire called by Ukraine by attacking Ukrainian cities with 108 combat drones and three missiles overnight.

05:30

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

Ukraine said Russia had continued to launch drone and missile attacks into the country on Wednesday morning, hours after a unilateral ceasefire declared by Kyiv had come into effect. Both …

La Libre (BE)

2 articles

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15:02

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

Le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky a estimé vendredi que l’Ukraine est en droit de frapper des sites pétroliers et militaires en Russie en représailles à l’attaque meurtrière sur Kiev. ...

09:31

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

Ces derniers mois, les “Oiseaux de Madyar” ont mené diverses frappes à longue portée contre des cibles russes, notamment des ports, des raffineries de pétrole et des usines de missiles. …

NPR

1 article

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09:28

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children.

NRK (NO)

1 article

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06:43

Zelenskyi: Over 1,560 drones against Ukrainian cities

Russiske luftangrep mot Ukraina det siste døgnet har ført til store øydeleggingar på bustadblokker og sivil infrastruktur

NYT Europe

1 article

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09:02

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

Despite its long slog in Ukraine and the loss of former allies like Syria, Russia is benefiting from costly energy, a clever narrative and America’s own failure to achieve a …

Sky News (UK)

1 article

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18:57

Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced

A three-day ceasefire has been agreed by the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, as well as an exchange of prisoners, following a request from Donald Trump.

SvD (SE)

1 article

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00:47

Mass attacks in Ukraine - several during riots

Ryssland har anfallit Ukraina oavbrutet med över 1 500 drönare de två senaste dygnen, uppger president Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Bara under natten har minst sju personer dödats i Kiev – fler …

The Guardian

3 articles

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05:00

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

A battered economy, huge numbers of casualties and very little territorial gain – it’s no wonder even stalwart Putin supporters are showing signs of disquietRajan Menon is professor emeritus of …

07:52

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

Russia has deployed more than 1,500 drones in the last two days, according to Ukraine’s president Volodymyr ZelenskyyAfter a tense day of intense attacks on Wednesday, Russia has continued its …

11:00

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

As ceasefire begins, Zelenskyy says ‘Red Square is less important to us than the lives of Ukrainian prisoners who can be brought home’An update from the World Health Organization on …

The Hill

1 article

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02:08

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

President Trump said on Friday that he hopes a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will be extended beyond the announced three days, after the two countries agreed to halt …

Washington Examiner

1 article

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00:40

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he thinks the Ukraine war is 'coming to an end' the same day as Russia's Victory Day parade.