Russia-Ukraine War
May 7 – July 22, 2026 Updated 13h ago
Every published chapter of The Fold's coverage of Russia-Ukraine War, in one place — oldest to newest, updated as the story develops.
Russia launches major drone barrage as both sides reject ceasefire offers
Russian air defences shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Russian missiles and Shahed-type drones continued striking Ukrainian cities after Moscow rebuffed a unilateral truce announced by Kyiv. At least 21 civilians have been killed since Tuesday.
Russia-Ukraine three-day ceasefire takes effect with 1,000-prisoner swap on each side
A US-brokered three-day truce between Russia and Ukraine came into force at midnight Moscow time on Saturday, alongside a swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country. President Donald Trump, who announced the agreement on Truth Social, called the pause "the beginning of the end" of a war that began its 1,536th day on Friday.
Russia kills at least 26 in mass Kyiv barrage on eve of NATO summit
A combined Russian assault of ballistic and cruise missiles, Zircon hypersonics and 351 drones killed at least 26 people around Kyiv. Zelenskyy blamed an interceptor shortage and urged NATO for "strong decisions."
Zelensky removes army chief Syrskyi after six days of protests, promotes Drapatyi
Ukraine’s commander-in-chief was dismissed Tuesday after six days of protests. His replacement, Mykhailo Drapatyi, quit a command in 2025 over a deadly strike.