Fernand Kartheiser is inviting MEPs to a meeting with the Russian State Duma in June. He refused to name the European politicians or officials to whom he sent the invitations. The EU has called this an attempt to draw politicians into cooperation with the Kremlin.
The case of Lieutenant Yuri Kim for the executions in Bucha has been sent to court. His involvement in 17 murders and 20 crimes against civilians has been established.
Ukraine officially honors the victory over Nazism on May 8, following the European tradition. May 9 is now celebrated as Europe Day instead of the Soviet holiday.
The Argentine government has detained Dmitry Novikov, the leader of the La Compañía network. The organization discredited President Javier Milei for his support of Ukraine.
In the Kherson region, occupiers are forcing students to clean memorials instead of preparing for exams. Children are being used as free labor for propaganda events leading up to May 9th.
The Russian Federation uses cyberattacks and disinformation to destabilize Poland. The goal of these operations is to undermine trust and block the logistics hub for aid to Ukraine.
Parades for Victory Day have been completely canceled in at least 15 regions of the Russian Federation. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, events will take place without the use of military equipment.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared the inevitability of strikes on Kyiv in the event of any disruption to the May 9 celebrations. They are urging foreign states to evacuate their diplomats.
The Ministry of Justice is asking the court to seize the assets of Mykola and Oleksii Azarov for state revenue. The list includes real estate, funds, icons, and corporate rights.
The Russian Federation plans to export valuable raw materials from 18 deposits in the occupied south of Ukraine. The invaders are also preparing a large-scale seizure of this year's harvest.
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.
Rumors about the cancellation of critical status for enterprises were labeled as disinformation. The Office of the President emphasized the importance of business for financing the Defense Forces.
Liechtenstein will join the agreement on the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the aggression of the RF. The total number of participating states in the initiative has increased to 25 countries.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reported the circulation of fake photos of her online. She called deepfakes a dangerous tool for manipulation.
Russia is implementing cyber-vigilantes to monitor the internet and report on youth. The plan to combat destructive behavior will be in effect until 2030.
Lubinets called on the ICC to recognize the militarization of children in the temporarily occupied territories as a crime against humanity. Russia is massively involving Ukrainian schoolchildren in military training.
The ECHR condemned the Russian Federation for the persecution of protesters in Crimea in 2015. The Court confirmed that Ukraine is properly fulfilling its obligations under the conditions of occupation.
The Russian-controlled authorities of Crimea have cancelled the parade and the Immortal Regiment march due to security concerns. Veterans will be honored in other formats without mass gatherings.
A man was killed and six others were hospitalized following an attack on Zaporizhzhia on May 5. The enemy struck an enterprise, a shop, and citizens' cars.
The vessel Asomatos was allowed to unload 26. 9 thousand tons of stolen wheat at the port of Abu Qir. This is the fourth instance of Russia selling stolen grain in Egypt.
The MP is suspected of subversive activities through the dissemination of Russian narratives on social media. New searches were conducted at the premises of Dubinsky and his lawyers.
Mobile internet was disabled in Moscow and St. Petersburg due to preparations for the parade involving Putin. Residents report disruptions in banking services and communications.
The Russian Federation attacked energy facilities in five regions, killing four people in the Poltava region. Zelenskyy promises a mirror response for the shelling of infrastructure.
Five people were killed and 37 injured due to the Russian attack. A two-day period of mourning has been declared in the Poltava region for May 5 and 6.
The SBU has detained a woman who was preparing an explosion in Zhytomyr under the guise of a courier. An improvised explosive device and chemical components were seized from the perpetrator. She faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
Berlin police have banned the flags of the USSR and the Russian Federation, as well as symbols of aggression, near memorials on May 8 and 9. Exceptions apply only to diplomats and war veterans.
Andrus Merilo stated that Russia is preparing for new aggression in 2027. The Russian economy has already shifted to a war footing to restore its forces.
A portrait depicting Putin as a war criminal will traditionally be installed on the castle in the Estonian city, and events in support of Ukraine will be held.
Robert Fico will meet with Putin in Moscow on May 9 to honor the memory of fallen soldiers. The Slovak Prime Minister will not attend the military parade.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a truce for May 8-9 and is threatening strikes on Kyiv if the events are disrupted. Zelenskyy called such proposals cynical.
