Germany
Germany emphasizes that the goal of such support is to strengthen Ukraine's position in potential peace negotiations.
Germany is involving private investors in financing the Ukrainian defense sector. The German Ministry of Defense has held talks with banks and funds.
Boris Pistorius called Ukraine a strategic partner of Germany in the defense sector. The countries are planning joint projects and further supplies of weaponry.
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 is preparing the 21st package of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, banks, and military-industrial complex. New restrictions are planned to be presented in early summer to increase pressure.
Kallas rejected Schröder's candidacy as an EU negotiator due to his ties with the Russian Federation. She called Putin's ceasefire proposal cynical.
Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine is categorically against the participation of Gerhard Schröder in negotiations with the Russian Federation. He announced this during his visit to Brussels.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. The parties will discuss the joint development of advanced unmanned systems.
Twenty-six people of various nationalities, including Ukrainians, were evacuated from the MV Hondius vessel due to a hantavirus outbreak. The passengers were sent into strict quarantine.
Christian Schmidt is stepping down as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina after five years in office. He will remain in the role until a successor is appointed.
The SPD is ready to examine Putin's proposal to involve Schröder in negotiations. The German government considers such a Kremlin initiative to be fictitious.
There are 4. 33 million Ukrainians under temporary protection in the EU. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic have hosted the largest number of people.
Customs officers seized five 1930s postcards depicting Hitler from a Kyiv resident. She attempted to transport them by train to Prague without the necessary permits.
The German government called Putin's proposal regarding Schröder's mediation a sham and lacking credibility. For peace, the Kremlin must cease fire.
Evacuation has begun following a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel Hondius, where three people died. Repatriation flights to various countries will be completed by tomorrow.
Eight people fell ill on board the MV Hondius, and three passengers died from hantavirus. Everyone present on the vessel is being repatriated for mandatory self-isolation.
The Russian Federation showcased the Geran-5 missile with a range of 1,000 km and a speed of 600 km/h. The weapon, featuring a 90 kg warhead, will be used to overwhelm air defense systems.
Putin announced the approaching end of the war and readiness for negotiations. The Trump-mediated process is currently officially suspended.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak. The head of the WHO will arrive in Tenerife to oversee the safe evacuation of passengers from the vessel MV Hondius.
Poland is ready to host US troops from Germany to strengthen NATO's flank. Trump suggested such a possibility due to good relations with the Polish authorities.
Allies expect a large-scale withdrawal of US troops from Germany, Italy, and Spain. Trump plans to cancel the deployment of long-range missiles in Europe.
Putin at the May 9 parade declared a struggle against NATO and stated that "victory was and will be on the side of the RF. " The parade became the most modest in the entire history of its holding in Russia.
Trump's anger at Merz over criticism of the war in Iran is stalling the trade deal with the EU. The US could impose 25% tariffs on cars as early as July 4.
Kallas proposes doubling aid to Moldova to €120 million per year through the Peace Facility. This would become the EU's largest defense package for a country after Ukraine.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.
The Ministry of Justice has released archives regarding Nazi crimes, the Holocaust, and the forced labor of Ukrainians. The documents contain testimonies about Babyn Yar and the Nuremberg trials.
Ukraine honors the Day of Victory over Nazism and Red Cross Day. Also, on May 8, John the Apostle is commemorated, and efforts are made to combat cancer and thalassemia.
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."
Borussia Dortmund defender Niklas Süle has decided to retire from football this summer. The reason cited is his latest knee injury and a reluctance to risk his long-term health.