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.
Zelenskyy's visit to Yerevan has triggered aggression from Russian propagandists due to the loss of influence over Armenia. Moscow is tightening security and preparing for communication restrictions.
Due to fear of assassination attempts, Putin has restricted travel and tightened control over the elites. Experts consider the regime stable despite growing internal tension.
Foreign Minister Sybiha discussed the use of Belarus for Russian aggression with Tsikhanouskaya. The parties agreed on further cooperation to ensure security in the region.
An entrepreneur who re-registered her business under Russian laws and renovated administrative buildings for the occupiers has been exposed in Kyiv. She received over 630,000 hryvnias for these services.
In Moscow, a drone hit a building on Mosfilmovskaya Street. An expert considers strikes on air defense systems in the Moscow region more likely than attacks on Red Square during the parade.
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats on suspicion of espionage using rooftop antennas. The number of Russians expelled since 2020 has risen to 14.
Iran claimed the alleged hit on a US frigate by two missiles near the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM denied the fact of Iranian missiles hitting the target.
Andriy Kovalenko stated that only military and political force will compel Putin to stop the aggression. Russia's defeat could change political elites and worldviews.
Zelenskyy stated that for the first time, there will be no military equipment at the parade in Moscow. The President suggested the possibility of Ukrainian drones flying over.
Due to fear of a coup, Putin is hiding in bunkers and has restricted his travel. Russian intelligence services have tightened control over his inner circle and political elites.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine demands the release of 30 media workers from Russian captivity. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the occupiers have killed at least 149 media workers.
Artem Revensky pleaded guilty to hacking a gas facility in Poltava. His group planned explosions and attacks on the energy systems of Ukraine and Western countries.
NATO is holding closed-door meetings with filmmakers to discuss the global situation. Some participants view this as an attempt to influence content and a form of propaganda.
On May 3, the world celebrates Press Freedom Day. In Ukraine, the media landscape has shifted due to the war, short news formats, and the growing influence of Telegram channels.
In Russia, the largest publishing house was searched and its director arrested for LGBT propaganda. Classic works now carry warning labels; even Pushkin is not immune to Russian repressions against perceived dissent.
The "Kursk" task force refuted Russian claims of advancement in the Sumy region. The village of Myropillia remains under the full control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The U. S. is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany due to a conflict between Trump and Merz. NATO is examining the details of the decision and calling on Europe to strengthen its own security.
The President imposed sanctions against Andriy Bohdan and four other individuals for 10 years. The decree provides for the blocking of assets and the deprivation of state awards.
For the first time since 2007, there will be no military equipment at the parade in Moscow, and communications will be disabled. The number of foreign leaders and spectators has been significantly restricted.
The Czech Foreign Ministry denied banning Fico's plane from flying to Moscow through its airspace. At the same time, a number of other European countries did indeed refuse to provide their airspace for the flight.
The Center for Countering Disinformation warns that the Kremlin is preparing protests near Ukrainian embassies. Russian propaganda is using fakes about the events in Odesa to discredit Ukraine.
The Russian Orthodox Church has received official registration in the Republic of the Congo. Moscow uses religion as a tool of soft power and recruitment.
The Governor of the Krasnodar Krai, Kondratyev, claimed that drones carrying fuel oil were used to create the illusion of fires in Tuapse. The Russian official's interview was subsequently deleted.
U. S. airport security seized the "Oscar" from Pavel Talankin, calling the statuette a weapon. The award disappeared during the flight, but it has already been found in Frankfurt.
Sybiha called the RF's proposal for a truce on May 9 a manipulation aimed at the US. Ukraine has not yet received official requests regarding a ceasefire.
The threat level has risen following an anti-Semitic attack in London. The total amount of funds allocated for counter-terrorism and security measures stands at £58 million, which is equivalent to $79 million.
A KIIS survey showed a drop in the popularity of Victory Day from 58% to 11% by 2024. Support for Labor Day fell to 5% following the Russian invasion.
Sybiha urged the Venice Biennale to exclude the Russian Federation after the jury's resignation and changes to the exhibition format. The culture of an aggressor cannot be neutral during wartime.
