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Russian losses per 28/05/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff

+1050 men
+4 tanks
+2 AFVs
+18 artillery
+65 UAVs

🇺🇦 On the night of May 28, Ukrainian air defense neutralized 71 out of 88 Russian Shahed drones. Russia also launched Iskander-M & Kh-59/69 missiles from Kursk, Voronezh, and occupied Crimea. Strikes recorded in 8 locations.

❗️For the first time, Ukraine has deployed AI-powered "drone motherships," Forbes reports.

The reusable GOGOL-M carries two FPV drones up to 300 km. After release, it returns while the strike drones operate autonomously using AI.

💥 A strike has been confirmed on the N.P. Fedorov Machine-Building Plant in Dubna, a key facility producing aircraft and missile tech, including light aircraft and drones.

🇺🇦 Zelensky: "We are expecting sanctions from the United States." He noted that the EU has adopted its 17th sanctions package and discussions on a stronger 18th are ongoing with Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa. Ukraine is also engaging with U.S. senators to strengthen pressure on Russia.

President Zelensky warns that Russia is massing over 50,000 troops near Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, signaling a potential new offensive.

Friedrich Merz will host President Zelensky in Berlin today with full military honors. The visit will focus on Germany’s support for Ukraine and efforts toward a ceasefire. A joint press conference is scheduled for 13:30.

🇺🇸 U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg responded to Medvedev’s World War III threats, calling them “reckless and unworthy of a global power.”

❗️Russia signals a possible new round of talks with Ukraine. FM Sergey Lavrov stated that a new phase of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine may be announced "in the near future."

Footage captures the moment a UAV strikes the Kronshtadt drone manufacturing facility near Moscow, which is now reported to be on fire following the attack.

“We’re using Patriot missiles carefully, just like before,” Zelensky said. “We’re tackling the toughest threats—ballistic and cruise missiles. We have the rockets, and partners are helping. We’re getting close to decisions on licensing other air defense systems, but I can’t share details yet.”

🇺🇦 President Zelensky says Russia will start feeling the real impact of Western sanctions by summer 2026.

He notes their defense industry won’t keep growing next year and expects it to shrink steadily. Zelensky also urged the U.S. to step up pressure, saying Europe has delivered a 17th sanctions package and a tougher 18th is in the works.

🇺🇦 Zelensky says Ukraine needs ~$30B this year to ramp up arms production & hold the line against Russia.

“We’re not at full capacity. It’s not a production issue — it’s a funding issue.”

He's urging G7 to step up, and wants to use frozen Russian assets to help finance it.

🇺🇦🇩🇪 President Zelensky has arrived in Germany. Today, he is scheduled to meet with Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss continued cooperation and support.

🇩🇪🇺🇦 Germany is considering substantial financial support for Ukraine’s missile program, aiming to develop domestically produced cruise missiles with a range of up to 2,500 km — per Bild.