The Russian Federation supported Trump's initiative for a truce on May 9-11 and a prisoner exchange. Earlier, Zelenskyy confirmed the agreement and allowed the parade to be held in Moscow.
Decree No. 374/2026 allows a parade in Moscow on May 9, 2026. Red Square has been temporarily excluded from the AFU's fire destruction plan.
President Zelenskyy confirmed a truce on May 9-11 and a prisoner exchange in a 1,000-for-1,000 format. The agreement was reached through the mediation of the United States.
In the Dnipro region, Zelenskyy discussed the needs for drones and unit funding. The President presented awards to soldiers, including volunteers from Colombia.
On May 9, Péter Magyar will take the oath of office as Prime Minister of Hungary after the Orbán era. The government promises to fight corruption and return to a European course.
Zelenskyy discussed infrastructure protection and strengthening electronic warfare in the Dnipro region. Military officials reported on the situation at the front and security in the Black Sea.
The President visited combat brigades and noted existing supply deficits and the need to increase the production of unmanned systems. A Staff meeting will be held based on the results of these discussions.
Umerov held talks in the US with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Zelenskyy expects a strengthening of positions and progress in the release of prisoners.
Zelenskyy announced mirror responses to Russian shelling and assaults. Ukraine's further steps will depend on today's news.
Yurii Ihnat stated there is a shortage of air defense missiles due to intensive shelling. Currently, Patriot and NASAMS launchers remain half-empty.
Kyiv plans to send experts to strengthen the security of Latvian airspace. This will help prevent incidents caused by Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems.
Rustem Umerov met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner regarding prisoners. The parties discussed diplomatic steps to achieve peace in the war.
EU ministers will adopt sanctions against those involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children. Ukraine has already introduced restrictions against the abductors and the Russian shadow fleet.
Marco Rubio stated that US efforts to end the war in Ukraine have reached a deadlock. Washington is ready to mediate only if there is real progress.
The President met with soldiers of the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade in the Oleksandrivsk direction and presented awards. Ground drones provide 60% of the logistics for this unit.
SBU drones hit an oil refinery and an oil station in Perm, 1,500 km from the border. A key oil processing unit and one of the reservoirs were damaged.
Zelenskyy announced a visit by US representatives to Kyiv "at the turn of spring and summer. " The parties discussed the exchange of prisoners and new security agreements.
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.
Zelenskyy confirmed the continued operation of "Ukrainian long-range sanctions" in response to Russian strikes. This refers to an oil facility in Yaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from the border.
Overnight, the enemy carried out 140 shellings, 10 assaults, and over 850 drone strikes on the front. President Zelenskyy stated there was no silence and promised mirror actions.
António Costa is preparing the EU for negotiations with the RF due to frustration with Donald Trump's actions. Zelenskyy supports coordination to increase pressure on Moscow.
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.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will bring a message from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow. The plane will bypass Poland and the Baltic states due to overflight bans and will follow a "wide arc."
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 President discussed the protection of infrastructure and energy sectors ahead of winter. All regional resilience plans must be implemented before the start of the heating season.
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.
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.
Rustem Umerov will discuss prisoner exchanges, the diplomatic process, and security cooperation in the US. Zelenskyy also announced new agreements regarding Drone Deals.
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.
Zelenskyy reported on the operation of "Ukrainian long-range sanctions," including in Perm and Yekaterinburg. The range reached nearly two thousand kilometers from the border.
