MSM Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-05-25
Today’s western leaning web coverage of the West vs Russia conflict. Most of these sources are what forms popular opinion in the west regarding geopolitics and conflict in particular. For this post, we looked at 27 news sites and located 50 current articles out of 2051 reviewed.
Today's featured articles are:
Ukraine Crisis and Putin, Strategic Culture Foundation, Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2026 news - Euromaidan Press, War in Ukraine – POLITICO, The War Zone, The Kyiv Independent, Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, Task & Purpose, War in Ukraine, Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!, War in Ukraine – The Defence Blog – Military and Defense News, NYT > Russia-Ukraine War, Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, News - Ukrainian Women's Guard, China Defense Blog.
Putins 'siloviki is now 'quietly and desperately' isolating themselves from him.
As Konstantin Samoilov (left) reported 9 days ago,"Something has changed inside Russia. I dont' mean Putin lost an election. Or the army mutinied. Something quiter. And in many ways more dangerous. Th...
Ukraine Crisis and Putin
May 24, 2026 - ukukraine.blogspot.com
The SCO as architect of Eurasian security
The upcoming SCO summit is much more than a routine diplomatic meeting.
Strategic Culture Foundation
May 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Ukraine wrapped the occupied south in three layers of drones. Russian trucks are burning
Strikes doubled February to March—and the Russians retreated
Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2026 news - Euromaidan Press
May 24, 2026 - euromaidanpress.com
Russia batters Kyiv with massive missile and drone attack
Moscow used some 600 drones and 30 missiles, including at least one Oreshnik, a powerful hypersonic ballistic missile that is capable of carrying nuclear weapons, Ukraine's air force said.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
May 24, 2026 - politico.eu
Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford To Act As Floating Nuclear Power Plant For Facilities On Land
The Pentagon is exploring ways to keep the power on at critical bases after attacks or natural disasters, and there's a history of ships acting in this role. The post Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford T...
The War Zone
May 24, 2026 - twz.com
Von der Leyen to head to Lithuania for drone crisis talks
The visit comes after the three Baltic nations sounded the alarm over airspace incursions.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
May 24, 2026 - politico.eu
No alla guerra alla Russia. Appello dell’intellettualità libera
Noi, firmatari di questo documento, scrittori artisti letterati professori musicisti cineasti, ci appelliamo alla Pubblica Opinione per lanciare un messaggio, che ci sembra urgentissimo e necessario
Strategic Culture Foundation
May 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Ukraine war latest: Russia terrorizes Kyiv with massive ballistic missile, drone attack
Key developments on May 23-24:'Damage in every district of Kyiv' — Massive Russian ballistic missile, drone attack kills 4, injures 100Russia launched Oreshnik missile at Kyiv Oblast in overnight atta...
The Kyiv Independent
May 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Lessons from Ukraine
Athens’ frustration over the recent incident with the Ukraine-built sea drone found in the Ionian Sea is perfectly justified. It is outrageous that a country that has been supported by Greece, and at ...
Strategic Culture Foundation
May 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
A heartfelt, inspiring story of Norwegian-Russian friendship
The triumph of compassion and human solidarity will overcome conflict born out of malice and lies, and it will endure by inspiring others.
Strategic Culture Foundation
May 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Russia Batters Kyiv Region With Powerful New Missile In Major Attack; At Least 4 Killed, Dozens Wounded
Russia pounded Kyiv with a barrage of drones and missiles, in one of the biggest attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent memory. At least two people were reported killed and the death toll was expe...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
May 24, 2026 - rferl.org
20 years of BRICS: A brief objective assessment
BRICS has become central to geopolitics and the economy. The bloc already far surpasses the international role of the G7.
Strategic Culture Foundation
May 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
UK, France reject NATO plan to increase military aid to Ukraine, Telegraph reports
The news comes on the heels of the U.K.'s surprise easing of Russian oil sanctions, dealing a further blow to London's image as one of Ukraine's most steadfast partners.
The Kyiv Independent
May 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Marines stage mock evacuation at Venezuela embassy
Four months after U.S. troops invaded Caracas to capture Nicolás Maduro , U.S. forces again flew over the city. The post Marines stage mock evacuation at Venezuela embassy appeared first on Task & Pur...
Task & Purpose
May 24, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Russia pounds Ukraine with hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’ missile
Capital rocked by explosions after Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of imminent large-scale attack
War in Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - ft.com
Zelenskyy rejects Merz proposal for associate EU membership
"Ukraine’s place in the European Union must also be complete — full and equal," Ukrainian leader says.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
May 24, 2026 - politico.eu
Kyiv businesses reel after massive overnight attack on region
$1 submitted by /u/KI_official
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Voltagabbana: quando cambia il vento a Washington, a Roma improvvisamente scoprono la coscienza
C’è qualcosa di profondamente comico – e insieme tragico – nel vedere l’improvvisa conversione morale della politica italiana sul tema Israele.
Strategic Culture Foundation
May 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
The Tiny Chipmunk Trainer Was The Cold War’s Most Unlikely Spyplane
The humble Chipmunk propeller trainer spent decades spying on Soviet forces in and around divided Berlin. The post The Tiny Chipmunk Trainer Was The Cold War’s Most Unlikely Spyplane appeared first on...
The War Zone
May 24, 2026 - twz.com
Russia fires Oreshnik IRBM at Kyiv region in mass attack
Russia fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile at the Kyiv region for the first time on the night of May 23-24, 2026, striking an industrial zone near Bila Tserkva, a city of 200,000 people sitting ...
War in Ukraine – The Defence Blog – Military and Defense News
May 24, 2026 - defence-blog.com
Russia launched Oreshnik missile at Kyiv Oblast in overnight attack, Zelensky confirms
"They're really insane. It's important that this doesn't go unpunished for Russia," Zelensky said.
The Kyiv Independent
May 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Kyiv, Ukraine, Hit in Russian Missile Attack
Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. Russia launched an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile for only the third time in the war.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
May 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
Footage captures moment of massive Russian strike on Kyiv
$1 submitted by /u/KI_official
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia Launches 90 Missiles and 600 Drones at Ukraine Overnight, May 23–24, 2026
submitted by /u/Mil_in_ua
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine's Updated Katran Venom V2 Packs FPV Drones, Torpedoes, MANPADS, EW Systems, AI Into One USV
submitted by /u/Scary_Statement4612
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine strikes major Russian oil pumping station supplying Moscow Oblast, SBU says
The Vtorovo oil pumping and dispatching station in Russia's Vladimir Oblast is a strategic infrastructure hub that supplies fuel to the Moscow region and its major airports.
The Kyiv Independent
May 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 24 May 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1551 th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. What happened in Ukraine today: Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 4 pm: On 24 ...
News - Ukrainian Women's Guard
May 24, 2026 - uavarta.org
Work isn't going to do itself.
$1 submitted by /u/satesounds
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv
submitted by /u/SuperDuper00001
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Extremely Close Footage Captures Oreshnik Missile Fall From Ground Level
submitted by /u/No-Meal2561
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Lukyanivka market is on fire and has been destroyed after a Russian attack. (May have been target Artem factory, which produces missiles, rockets, etc across the street)
submitted by /u/rulepanic
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Até analistas americanos admitem: a guerra contra o Irã tornou-se uma catástrofe estratégica para os EUA
Recente artigo de Robert Kagan mostra graves consequência da aventura militar de Trump.
Strategic Culture Foundation
May 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Economic collapse: The 15 countries in worst decline
Measured on a scale from 0 (low decline) to 10 (high decline), these 15 nations are suffering the world’s most severe economic deterioration according to the 2024 Economic Decline Index. Syria ranks f...
Strategic Culture Foundation
May 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Photo of the Day: J‑16 in Full Air‑to‑Air Beast Mode
Pretty sure this is the first clear shot of a J‑16 loaded to the gills for pure A2A work — a full 10‑missile loadout, with 2× PL‑10 short‑range heaters and 8× PL‑15 long‑range sticks hanging off every...
China Defense Blog
May 24, 2026 - china-defense.blogspot.com
The dark truth about Russia’s African fighters | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines Russia’s growing recruitment of fighters from African countries — and the tactics used to lure vulnerable people into military service...
The Kyiv Independent
May 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,355,920 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1110 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
The Kyiv Independent
May 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
One dead, others wounded in shooting at Fort Hood recreation area
Gunfire broke out after military police responded to a fight, with MPs getting into a firefight Saturday night. The post One dead, others wounded in shooting at Fort Hood recreation area appeared firs...
Task & Purpose
May 24, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Ukraine just made itself impossible to abandon
$1 submitted by /u/No-Pass-8317
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine strikes pumping station supplying fuel to Moscow airports
submitted by /u/Scary_Statement4612
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Looks like the old man is really not doing well: the Kremlin removed a video where Putin failed to properly shout a triple “hooray”
submitted by /u/JaB675
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Oil Terminal, Ammo Depots, and Warships Targeted in Ukraine's Latest Long-Range Strikes
submitted by /u/Scary_Statement4612
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine Expands Strikes on Russian Military Logistics 150 km Behind Front Line
submitted by /u/Mil_in_ua
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
The target of the “Oreshnik” strike was not a cargo airfield, but the area of the Bila Tserkva TPP and an industrial zone.
submitted by /u/rulepanic
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
FIRMS shows a fire at an oil pumping station in Poltava region. This tracks with media reports of a Russian attack. 50.41761 33.65118
submitted by /u/rulepanic
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
May 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russian strikes injure civilians in Odesa, Kharkiv oblasts as drones rock Kyiv
Civilian casualties were reported in Odesa and Kharkiv oblasts while drones targeted Kyiv after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was preparing a broader assault across Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent
May 23, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
La Russia denuncia ancora una volta i crimini di Kiev contro la Chiesa ortodossa
Ukrainian neo-Nazi regime intensifies anti-Russian measures in the religious sphere.
Strategic Culture Foundation
May 23, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Boring PLA Logistics of the Day: A New Armored Troop Transport
Most modern 6×6 military trucks across basically every major army (yes, I am looking at you, Russian Armed Forces) is still relying on canvas covers for the troop compartment. And sure, there are all ...
China Defense Blog
May 23, 2026 - china-defense.blogspot.com
'Damage in every district of Kyiv' — Massive Russian ballistic missile, drone attack kills 4, injures 100
Russian forces launched a large-scale missile attack on Kyiv overnight on May 24, officials reported.
The Kyiv Independent
May 23, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 23 May 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1550 th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. What happened in Ukraine today: Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 4 pm: On 23 ...
News - Ukrainian Women's Guard
May 23, 2026 - uavarta.org
Putin has destroyed Russia and lost the war
submitted by /u/Tall_Pressure7042