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06.05.202502:35
⚡️1 killed, fires reported in Odesa Oblast following Russian drone attack.
A Russian drone attack on Odesa Oblast on May 5 killed one and caused damage to local infrastructure, regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported.
A Russian drone attack on Odesa Oblast on May 5 killed one and caused damage to local infrastructure, regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported.
05.05.202521:13
⚡️Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast kill 3, injure 7, including teen.
Attacks against the border villages of Bilopillia and Vorozhba damaged civilian infrastructure and triggered emergency evacuations, the regional military administration reported.
Attacks against the border villages of Bilopillia and Vorozhba damaged civilian infrastructure and triggered emergency evacuations, the regional military administration reported.
05.05.202518:45
A minerals deal won’t stop Russia’s war
"For eleven years since Russia first invaded, successive U.S. Administrations have failed to grasp that there is no “conflict” in Ukraine — no tension between two sides with competing claims. Such framing is deeply flawed. Just as there wasn’t a “conflict” in Poland in 1939 when the Nazis invaded from the west and the Soviets from the east," writes Andrew Chakhoyan in his op-ed.
Read the full op-ed here.
Photo: Roman Pilipey / AFP via Getty Images
"For eleven years since Russia first invaded, successive U.S. Administrations have failed to grasp that there is no “conflict” in Ukraine — no tension between two sides with competing claims. Such framing is deeply flawed. Just as there wasn’t a “conflict” in Poland in 1939 when the Nazis invaded from the west and the Soviets from the east," writes Andrew Chakhoyan in his op-ed.
Read the full op-ed here.
Photo: Roman Pilipey / AFP via Getty Images
05.05.202517:07
⚡️Special tribunal against Russian leadership may be launched in 2026, President's Office says.
The tribunal, set to operate within the Council of Europe, will focus on Russia's political and military leaders, including President Vladimir Putin.
The tribunal, set to operate within the Council of Europe, will focus on Russia's political and military leaders, including President Vladimir Putin.
05.05.202514:04
As Russia trains abducted children for war, Ukraine fights uphill battle to bring them home
Around the world, abducting a child is a serious crime punishable by years behind bars.
But when the kidnapper is Russia, justice remains a distant hope. So does the child’s return home.
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has identified over 19,500 children who have been forcibly deported to Russia, Belarus, or occupied territories. So far, only 1,300 of them have been safely brought back.
Photo: Aris Messinis / AFP via Getty Images
Around the world, abducting a child is a serious crime punishable by years behind bars.
But when the kidnapper is Russia, justice remains a distant hope. So does the child’s return home.
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has identified over 19,500 children who have been forcibly deported to Russia, Belarus, or occupied territories. So far, only 1,300 of them have been safely brought back.
Photo: Aris Messinis / AFP via Getty Images
05.05.202509:28
⚡️Kyiv responds to Fico’s 'anti-Ukrainian' remarks ahead of Slovak PM's Russia visit.
In a statement, the Ukrainian Embassy urged Slovak officials to “more carefully study, rewatch, and analyze” Zelensky’s statements.
In a statement, the Ukrainian Embassy urged Slovak officials to “more carefully study, rewatch, and analyze” Zelensky’s statements.
06.05.202501:38
⚡️Zelensky thanks outgoing German Chancellor Scholz for Ukraine support.
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a phone call on May 5 and thanked him for supporting Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing war.
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a phone call on May 5 and thanked him for supporting Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing war.
05.05.202520:32
⚡️Trump discusses war in Ukraine with Turkey's Erdogan in phone call.
"I look forward to working with President Erdogan on getting the ridiculous, but deadly, war between Russia and Ukraine ended — now!" U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 5.
"I look forward to working with President Erdogan on getting the ridiculous, but deadly, war between Russia and Ukraine ended — now!" U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 5.
05.05.202518:43
⚡️Romanian PM resigns after far-right candidate takes commanding lead in presidential election.
Far-right Euroskeptic candidate George Simion, head of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), received nearly 41% of the votes. Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan placed second with 20.99% of the vote, and the candidate from the ruling coalition, Crin Antonescu, obtained 20.13%.
Far-right Euroskeptic candidate George Simion, head of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), received nearly 41% of the votes. Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan placed second with 20.99% of the vote, and the candidate from the ruling coalition, Crin Antonescu, obtained 20.13%.
05.05.202515:36
⚡️Ukraine strikes Russian drone control center in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's General Staff says.
As a result of the strike, up to 20 Russian soldiers were killed and their equipment destroyed.
As a result of the strike, up to 20 Russian soldiers were killed and their equipment destroyed.
05.05.202512:48
⚡️ Interim head of US embassy in Ukraine arrives in Kyiv.
Julie S. Davis's arrival follows the resignation of Ambassador Bridget Brink, who had served as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine since 2022.
Julie S. Davis's arrival follows the resignation of Ambassador Bridget Brink, who had served as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine since 2022.
05.05.202508:10
⚡️ Trump says EU leaders asked him to call Putin because he's been ignoring their calls.
In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump also claimed a peace deal was "fairly close."
In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump also claimed a peace deal was "fairly close."
05.05.202523:17
⚡️Drones target Moscow second night in a row, Russian official claims.
Debris from one of the drones reportedly fell on the Kashirskoye Highway, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce."
Debris from one of the drones reportedly fell on the Kashirskoye Highway, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce."
05.05.202519:55
⚡️'It's a lot' — Trump on Putin's proposed 3-day truce.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposed Victory Day ceasefire "doesn't sound like much, but it's a lot, if you know where we started from," Trump told reporters at the White House on May 5.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposed Victory Day ceasefire "doesn't sound like much, but it's a lot, if you know where we started from," Trump told reporters at the White House on May 5.
05.05.202518:21
⚡️'Meeting is clearly on the radar' — Kremlin on potential Trump-Putin meeting.
"It requires the continuation of contacts between Moscow and Washington, which have been launched and are now ongoing," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
"It requires the continuation of contacts between Moscow and Washington, which have been launched and are now ongoing," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
05.05.202515:20
⚡️ North Korea sends nearly 15,000 migrants to Russia to cover labor market shortage, WSJ reports.
The move represents an apparent violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions passed in the wake of North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests.
The move represents an apparent violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions passed in the wake of North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests.
05.05.202511:31
⚡️ Ukrainian court orders detention of ex-deputy head of President's Office during corruption probe.
Andrii Smyrnov is under investigation for allegedly legalizing illicit assets and accepting a bribe worth $100,000.
Andrii Smyrnov is under investigation for allegedly legalizing illicit assets and accepting a bribe worth $100,000.
05.05.202507:32
⚡️ Grenade explodes overnight in Kyiv apartment, injuring resident.
The 41-year-old man was injured and taken to the hospital, authorities said.
The 41-year-old man was injured and taken to the hospital, authorities said.
05.05.202522:21
⚡️Economy minister to meet with party leaders before parliament ratifies minerals deal.
MPs will be able to ask questions and learn more about the details of the agreement in meetings with Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko May 6-7, MP Serhii Sobolev told the news outlet Suspilne.
The ratification vote is scheduled for May 8.
MPs will be able to ask questions and learn more about the details of the agreement in meetings with Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko May 6-7, MP Serhii Sobolev told the news outlet Suspilne.
The ratification vote is scheduled for May 8.
05.05.202519:49
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv reportedly targets Moscow, destroys drone control center in Kursk Oblast
Four drones were intercepted overnight as they approached Moscow just days before Russia's annual Victory Day parade, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on May 5.
Ukrainian Air Force struck the control center of Russia's drone units near the village of Tetkino in Russia's Kursk Oblast on May 4, Ukraine's General Staff reported on the following day.
Read the full report here.
Photo: Contributor/Getty Images
Four drones were intercepted overnight as they approached Moscow just days before Russia's annual Victory Day parade, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on May 5.
Ukrainian Air Force struck the control center of Russia's drone units near the village of Tetkino in Russia's Kursk Oblast on May 4, Ukraine's General Staff reported on the following day.
Read the full report here.
Photo: Contributor/Getty Images
05.05.202517:57
France is sending Ukraine more AASM Hammer bombs — here's what they can do
In a boon for Kyiv's offensive capabilities, France has announced it will manufacture 1,200 AASM Hammer bombs for Ukraine in 2025.
Glide bombs have become an integral part of both Russia and Ukraine's arsenals, allowing the delivery of powerful payloads for relatively little cost.
Read more here.
Photo: Safran Group
In a boon for Kyiv's offensive capabilities, France has announced it will manufacture 1,200 AASM Hammer bombs for Ukraine in 2025.
Glide bombs have become an integral part of both Russia and Ukraine's arsenals, allowing the delivery of powerful payloads for relatively little cost.
Read more here.
Photo: Safran Group
05.05.202515:06
⚡️Czech Republic ready to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16, L-39 aircraft, Czech PM says.
"We are ready to deepen our contribution to the training of the Ukrainian military," Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on May 5.
"We are ready to deepen our contribution to the training of the Ukrainian military," Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on May 5.
05.05.202509:58
⚡️ Russia сancels Victory Day parade in occupied Crimean city of Sevastopol, state media reports.
Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the Victory Day parade, to be held on May 9, would not take place due to safety risks.
Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the Victory Day parade, to be held on May 9, would not take place due to safety risks.
05.05.202506:05
⚡️ Ahead of Putin's Victory Day Parade, Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, Russian officials claim
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the drones were shot down near the town of Podolsk, south of the capital.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the drones were shot down near the town of Podolsk, south of the capital.
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