• Donald Trump stated that the Duke of Sussex “is not speaking for the UK” after Prince Harry urged the United States to uphold its commitments in the war in Ukraine. “I believe I represent the UK more than Prince Harry does … but I do appreciate his advice,” Trump said, reacting to the duke’s passionate address at the Kyiv Security Forum on Thursday. Harry, who previously served in the military, did not claim to represent the British government. He clarified that he was “not here as a politician,” but rather as “a soldier who understands duty” and as a “humanitarian.”

Donald Trump stated that the Duke of Sussex “is not speaking for the UK” after Prince Harry urged the United States to uphold its commitments in the war in Ukraine. “I believe I represent the UK more than Prince Harry does … but I do appreciate his advice,” Trump said, reacting to the duke’s passionate address at the Kyiv Security Forum on Thursday. Harry, who previously served in the military, did not claim to represent the British government. He clarified that he was “not here as a politician,” but rather as “a soldier who understands duty” and as a “humanitarian.”

• Harry emphasized: “The United States plays a unique part in this story. Not only because of its global influence, but because when Ukraine relinquished its nuclear arsenal, America helped guarantee that Ukraine’s independence and borders would be protected. This is a defining moment for American leadership — an opportunity for the United States to demonstrate that it stands by its international agreements, not as an act of generosity, but as part of its long-standing responsibility in maintaining global security and strategic balance.”

Harry emphasized: “The United States plays a unique part in this story. Not only because of its global influence, but because when Ukraine relinquished its nuclear arsenal, America helped guarantee that Ukraine’s independence and borders would be protected. This is a defining moment for American leadership — an opportunity for the United States to demonstrate that it stands by its international agreements, not as an act of generosity, but as part of its long-standing responsibility in maintaining global security and strategic balance.”

• A Ukrainian member of parliament described how he remotely operated an interceptor drone from thousands of kilometres away, highlighting advances in Ukraine’s military technology. Marian Zablotskiy explained that in what he called a “historic experiment,” he controlled an FPV interceptor drone first from his office, then from a location near the national border, and finally from roughly 2,000km away while abroad. He said he believes this innovation could become a key factor in halting Russia’s offensive operations.

A Ukrainian member of parliament described how he remotely operated an interceptor drone from thousands of kilometres away, highlighting advances in Ukraine’s military technology. Marian Zablotskiy explained that in what he called a “historic experiment,” he controlled an FPV interceptor drone first from his office, then from a location near the national border, and finally from roughly 2,000km away while abroad. He said he believes this innovation could become a key factor in halting Russia’s offensive operations.

• Ukrainian drone manufacturer Wild Hornets confirmed Zablotskiy’s participation and said it hopes remote operation will “become the primary method of drone control” in future operations. Kyiv’s defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, stated: “Ukraine is the first country to systematically expand the remote control of interceptor drones at scale. We now have verified outcomes — targets neutralised at distances of hundreds and even thousands of kilometres.”

Ukrainian drone manufacturer Wild Hornets confirmed Zablotskiy’s participation and said it hopes remote operation will “become the primary method of drone control” in future operations. Kyiv’s defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, stated: “Ukraine is the first country to systematically expand the remote control of interceptor drones at scale. We now have verified outcomes — targets neutralised at distances of hundreds and even thousands of kilometres.”

• Russian authorities were still attempting to contain a major fire at a Black Sea oil terminal struck earlier in the week, urging residents to remain indoors due to heavy smoke. Ukraine targeted oil infrastructure in the southern town of Tuapse on Monday, aiming at exports that help finance Russia’s war effort. The strike sparked a large blaze, sending thick black smoke into the air. “The fire at the Tuapse oil refinery continues — four storage tanks remain burning,” regional emergency officials said four days after the attack. Officials also reported that rainfall on Wednesday left surfaces coated with a black residue.

Russian authorities were still attempting to contain a major fire at a Black Sea oil terminal struck earlier in the week, urging residents to remain indoors due to heavy smoke. Ukraine targeted oil infrastructure in the southern town of Tuapse on Monday, aiming at exports that help finance Russia’s war effort. The strike sparked a large blaze, sending thick black smoke into the air. “The fire at the Tuapse oil refinery continues — four storage tanks remain burning,” regional emergency officials said four days after the attack. Officials also reported that rainfall on Wednesday left surfaces coated with a black residue.

• European Union leaders welcomed a breakthrough in negotiations over a long-delayed €90bn (£78bn) financial package for Ukraine, alongside approval of a 20th round of sanctions against Russia. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen indicated that the first portion of the €45bn allocated for 2026 could be released during the current quarter, potentially by the end of June. She noted that the initial funds would support Ukraine’s domestic drone industry — describing it as “drones from Ukraine for Ukraine.”

European Union leaders welcomed a breakthrough in negotiations over a long-delayed €90bn (£78bn) financial package for Ukraine, alongside approval of a 20th round of sanctions against Russia. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen indicated that the first portion of the €45bn allocated for 2026 could be released during the current quarter, potentially by the end of June. She noted that the initial funds would support Ukraine’s domestic drone industry — describing it as “drones from Ukraine for Ukraine.”

• Russian strikes on residential neighborhoods killed three civilians and injured at least 10 others, including two girls aged nine and 14, according to the head of Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk region. In Russia, officials reported that a drone attack in the Samara region killed one person, while a separate strike claimed another life in the border region of Belgorod.

Russian strikes on residential neighborhoods killed three civilians and injured at least 10 others, including two girls aged nine and 14, according to the head of Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk region. In Russia, officials reported that a drone attack in the Samara region killed one person, while a separate strike claimed another life in the border region of Belgorod.