Russian propaganda
Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff on protection against aerial bombs and the development of Ukrainian analogues. The state is preparing technological solutions for a symmetrical response to the enemy.
Russian propaganda is using artificial intelligence to create fake videos of flags being raised at the front. Such disinformation campaigns create an illusion of success for the occupiers.
Britain, Canada, and the EU have imposed sanctions against dozens of individuals involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children. Zelenskyy thanked the partners for the pressure on the RF.
Pistorius called Putin's statements on peace a possible deception to cover up the weakness of the Russian army. ISW notes that the Kremlin has no intention of ending the war against Ukraine.
The EU and the UK have imposed sanctions against the organizers of the deportation of Ukrainian children. The British government also announced the allocation of an additional £1.2 million for mechanisms to locate and return Ukrainian children
The expert stated that Russia is imitating diplomacy and putting forward unacceptable conditions for negotiations. A meeting between the presidents currently remains unrealistic.
Andriy Kovalenko stated that Belarus lacks the forces for a ground operation. Lukashenko is imitating activity, while Ukrainian forces are prepared for any developments.
The Russian Foreign Ministry is strengthening support for diasporas to promote Kremlin narratives. Russian-speaking communities are being used as a tool for hybrid operations.
The SBU has notified Murayev of suspicion in absentia. The former MP faces up to 15 years in prison.
Kallas rejected Schröder's candidacy as an EU negotiator due to his ties with the Russian Federation. She called Putin's ceasefire proposal cynical.
Since the beginning of the year, 24 aerial bombs have fallen on the Russian Federation and occupied territories. The latest incidents occurred in the village of Luhanske and the Belgorod region.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claims to be observing a ceasefire despite continued shelling. Zelenskyy confirmed that hostilities by the aggressor have not ceased.
A survey showed that 56% of Russians want foreign companies to return. The most missed items are Western cars, software, and cinema.
Russian publishing houses are mass-removing mentions of war, emigration, and LGBT+ from books. AI is already being used to search for undesirable content in texts.
The German government called Putin's proposal regarding Schröder's mediation a sham and lacking credibility. For peace, the Kremlin must cease fire.
U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will soon visit Moscow. Yuri Ushakov announced active contacts regarding the war in Ukraine.
Yuri Ushakov stated the necessity of withdrawing the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Donbas for progress in negotiations. The Kremlin suggests that "Kyiv will realize this sooner or later."
The Slovak Prime Minister reported Putin's reaction to Zelenskyy's proposal to meet. For this to happen, the President of Ukraine must call him personally.
The Russian Federation is conducting propaganda events for May 9th in Bolivia and 20 other countries. The CCD calls this an attempt to impose a fabricated ideology on the Global South.
Pyongyang has quadrupled its production of shells for the needs of the Russian army. According to estimates, the DPRK has already transferred between one and six million rounds of ammunition to Russia.
Russian propaganda spread a fake story about a hantavirus outbreak and losses in the Ukrainian army. Official sources refute these claims due to a lack of evidence.
The President of the European Council declared readiness for dialogue with the Russian Federation in the future for the sake of European security. Currently, the EU supports peace initiatives under U.S. leadership.
Putin is ready to meet with Zelenskyy in a third country. He also announced plans for a prisoner exchange following Trump's proposal.
The Kremlin announced Putin's readiness to receive Zelenskyy in Moscow for negotiations.
Yuri Ushakov stated that Robert Fico did not convey any messages from Zelenskyy to Putin. The Kremlin also confirmed the three-day duration of the May truce.
Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov reported a pause in negotiations and the absence of new agreements. He claims that Ukraine "knows the conditions for resuming meetings."
The Kremlin stated that reaching a peace agreement on Ukraine will take a long time due to the complexity of the process. Putin's aide stated that he does not know the date for the resumption of negotiations.
A new air defense ring consisting of over 100 "Pantsir" systems on towers has been erected around Moscow. Putin's Valdai residence has been hidden on maps and its protection reinforced.
A poster featuring a blood-stained Putin was displayed on the wall of Narva Castle. The action was a response to Russian propaganda events for May 9.
In the Russian city of Chita, female relatives of fallen servicemen took part in the May 9 parade for the first time. The women marched in light blue dresses and military tunics.