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.
Political analyst Oleh Lisnyi explained Moscow's change in rhetoric and the demand for the AFU to withdraw from Donbas. He emphasized the necessity of systematic strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Kyiv will apologize to Latvia if Russian electronic warfare systems altered the course of Ukrainian drones. Ukraine has previously apologized for similar incidents to the Baltic states and Finland.
The spokesperson for dictator Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is ready for negotiations with Europe only if Brussels takes the initiative. The Kremlin does not plan to be the first to restore contacts with EU leaders.
The Kremlin has revoked the permits of ARD, ZDF, and other foreign media outlets for the May 9 parade in Moscow. This year, the event will be held exclusively for Russian media. This is the first time in the history of the May 9 parade that foreign media initially received accreditation from the Kremlin, only for it to be subsequently revoked.
Two men blew up a serviceman's car in Dnipro on the instructions of the Russian special services. They agreed to carry out the car bombing for a monetary reward. For committing the act of terrorism, the suspects face up to 12 years in prison.
A court in Kyiv sentenced Medinsky and Torkunov to 10 years over a Russian history textbook for the 11th grade. The book justifies Russian aggression and calls for changing Ukraine's borders - it is also actively used in the occupied territories.
The British Navy spent a month tracking a Russian frigate and "shadow fleet" vessels. The Russian frigate was heading from the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that London will be "even tougher" in pursuing the Russian "shadow fleet."
Russia has involved over 261 children in subversive activities and terrorist attacks in Ukraine. The youngest is only 11 years old; recruitment also occurs through online games.
Zelenskyy compared the current Russian aggression to German Nazism and called on the world for unity. The President honored the memory of the victims of the Second World War and the modern Russian-Ukrainian war.
The enemy is dropping counterfeit hryvnias with QR codes from drones to discredit Ukraine's leadership. Do not touch the leaflets and report any findings to law enforcement.
The occupiers have established a network of 210 camps and 400 cadet classes for the assimilation of youth. 600,000 Ukrainian children have already been recruited into propaganda movements.
The Russian Federation spreads fakes about military registration in Poland to disrupt recruitment. The campaign is aimed at destroying citizens' trust in the army and the state.
Germany will not evacuate its embassy from Kyiv despite Russian threats regarding attacks on May 9. Diplomats do not plan to change their presence in Ukraine.
Pashinyan stated that Armenia is not Russia's ally on the issue of Ukraine. Yerevan provides humanitarian aid to Kyiv and has hosted Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a visit.
The Ukrainian pavilion, titled Net Making, has opened in Venice. Its centerpiece is the sculpture 'Origami Deer' by Zhanna Kadyrova, which was evacuated from Pokrovsk.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Armenian ambassador over Zelenskyy's visit and his statements. Moscow was outraged by Yerevan's lack of a negative reaction to the President's speech.
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.
President Zelenskyy advises foreign representatives against visiting Moscow on May 9. The RF previously rejected Ukraine's proposal for a ceasefire and is threatening new strikes.
Russia has announced a ceasefire from May 8 to 10. The Russian Ministry of Defense is threatening a strike on Kyiv in the event of attempts to disrupt the celebrations in Moscow.
The ICRC is ready to facilitate the departure of people from occupied Oleshky and neighboring villages. Ombudsman Lubinets reported that lists of individuals for urgent evacuation have been sent to the committee.
Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia's return to the Venice Biennale during the war. Cultural events must not whitewash the war crimes of the aggressor.
Gauleiter Yevhen Balytskyi has canceled the parade and march in the occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region due to the "threat from Ukrainian drones". Residents were only offered the opportunity to lay flowers.
Construction delays among Russia's top developers have risen to 15%, and 93% of new apartments have defects. High interest rates and debts are leading the industry toward a total collapse.
The EU will not evacuate diplomats from Kyiv despite Russia's threats leading up to May 9. Brussels described Russia's statements as part of a reckless escalatory tactic.
Real incomes of Russians grew by only 1. 5% due to a collapse in business profits. The non-payment crisis and expensive loans have deprived the Russian Federation of resources for wage growth.
The Government of New Zealand has introduced sanctions against 20 Russian individuals and legal entities. The restrictions target cybercriminals, propagandists, and payment services.
In Moscow, mobile internet and SMS will be disabled on May 9 to "ensure security. " Home internet and Wi-Fi will operate in normal mode.
