Russian invasion
Coverage of Russian invasion in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine plunges into political crisis as anger over defence minister's dismissal grows
Ukraine experienced street protests for five days following the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who clashed with Army General Oleksandr Syrsky. President Volodymyr Zelensky is attempting to resolve the political crisis and unify the military.
- Protests erupt in Ukraine as Zelensky removes defence minister, 'his most popular'
Protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on July 16 following President Volodymyr Zelensky's removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a reformer who had gained popularity for modernizing the military amid the Russian invasion.
- Merz Proposes EU Associate Status for Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed a form of associate participation for Ukraine in European Union institutions, citing Kyiv's reform progress despite Russia’s invasion. He advocated for greater Ukrainian presence in Brussels before accession but stated full EU membership would depend on fulfilling entry requirements.
- What to watch in today’s primaries and Russia bombards Ukraine: Morning Rundown
Drone and missile attacks occurred in Kyiv on June 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine.
- Talk to Russia? First, Europe needs to pick an envoy – and know what it wants to say
Ukraine is urging Europe to take a more active role in negotiating an end to the Russian invasion, but EU officials emphasize the need for alignment on messaging and selecting a mediator. The US is currently focused on its conflict with Iran, leaving a diplomatic vacuum.