Satellites have detected an oil spill covering 45 square kilometers near Kharg Island. This is the largest slick recorded in the last 70 days of conflict in the region.
An exhibition about Mariupol opened in New Delhi to justify Russian aggression. The CCD calls the event a tool of Kremlin disinformation and propaganda abroad.
The General Staff confirmed strikes on the Kedrovka arsenal, the Sverdlov plant, and the Bryansk chemical plant. These facilities produce explosives and aerial bombs.
Kallas proposes doubling aid to Moldova to €120 million per year through the Peace Facility. This would become the EU's largest defense package for a country after Ukraine.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian Federation has concentrated 106,000 people with daily losses of a thousand soldiers. Syrskyi is introducing new rules for rotation and contracts.
A trader bet 7 billion dollars on a drop in oil prices before Trump's statements regarding Iran. Large-scale deals were concluded just minutes before the official announcements.
The FAO index rose by 1. 6% due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and resource shortages. Vegetable oils, meat, and cereals saw the largest price increases.
As of 5:00 PM on May 8, gamma radiation levels in Ukraine remain within normal limits. Efforts to extinguish a large-scale fire continue in the Chernobyl zone.
A former judge of the Novoazovsk District Court was sentenced in absentia for high treason. He headed the occupation court in Dokuchaievsk and worked in the interests of the aggressor.
Former President Rumen Radev has become the Prime Minister of Bulgaria following his party's election victory. The politician opposes arms supplies to Ukraine and advocates for ties with the Russian Federation.
Sweden has handed over a batch of specialized equipment to Ukraine for airfield maintenance. The equipment will allow for the maintenance of runways in 24/7 readiness.
Three residents of Odesa region are suspected of stealing over 3. 4 million UAH from the office of an agricultural firm. The perpetrators broke into a safe and stole cash, having prepared disguises.
The Ministry of Justice has released a list of property that is not subject to seizure for debts. The threshold for the recovery of a sole residence has been increased to 50 minimum wages.
The Ministry of Justice has released archives regarding Nazi crimes, the Holocaust, and the forced labor of Ukrainians. The documents contain testimonies about Babyn Yar and the Nuremberg trials.
Foreigners in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be issued residence permits for the duration of their contract plus six months. It is permitted to submit documents even with expired passports.
A Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia has injured four people, including a teenager. Vehicles were damaged in the city, and victims are receiving medical assistance.
Latvia handed a protest note to a Russian diplomat over drones entering three districts of the country. Riga also condemned the Kremlin's threats to strike Kyiv on May 9.
Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov stated the necessity of withdrawing Ukrainian troops from Donbas. This would allegedly allow for a suspension of hostilities and the beginning of a dialogue.
Spanish police have seized a record 30 tons of cocaine on a vessel near the Canary Islands. 23 people were arrested, and the value of the cargo exceeds 812 million euros.
A resident of Luhansk has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason and participation in hostilities. In 2022, he ordered the shooting down of a UAF helicopter for 300,000 rubles.
The suspects imported 4,700 vehicles as humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine through charitable foundations. The vehicles were illegally sold online for profit.
The Government of New Zealand has introduced sanctions against 20 Russian individuals and legal entities. The restrictions target cybercriminals, propagandists, and payment services.
Andrii Sybiha discussed the normalization of relations between the states with Maka Botchorishvili. The parties confirmed their readiness to develop active cooperation.
The IRGC has announced new rules for passing through the Strait of Hormuz following the suspension of a US mission. Tehran has not disclosed details of the procedures despite peace negotiations.
Since the beginning of the year, 135 people have died in Ukraine's bodies of water, including 10 children. The number of fatalities has decreased by 44% compared to last year.
The President signed the law on the creation of a network of military cemeteries. The document defines the list of persons for honorary burial and the sources of funding.
A rockslide in Alaska triggered a megatsunami nearly 500 meters high. This is the second largest such event in the history of scientific observations.
Infantino described 2026 World Cup prices as market-driven due to high demand in the US. Resale prices for the final have reached as high as $2.3 million.
A native of Latvia defrauded Kyiv residents of 3 million UAH under the pretext of an SBU audit regarding the purchase of dietary supplements. The organizer of the scheme has already been notified of suspicion.
U. S. intelligence services believe the conflict with Iran was Cole Allen's motive for the assassination attempt on Trump. The suspect had criticized Washington's actions on social media.
