5 killed, 33 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 136 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
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A night with the medics of Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade on Kharkiv Oblast front
Editor's Note: Due to the security protocols of the brigade featured in this story, Ukrainian soldiers and military medics mentioned are identified by their callsigns only. KHARKIV OBLAST – As is usually the case at stabilization points across Ukraine in the fourth year of Russia's full-scale war, peak hour for the
Ukraine stabilizes Pokrovsk front, seizes tactical initiative in some areas, Syrskyi says
Pokrovsk, located about 70 kilometers northwest of Donetsk, remains one of the most fiercely contested sectors of the front, where Russia has concentrated its main offensive efforts since March.
'Putin doesn't want peace, he wants Ukraine' — Pence rebukes Trump's stance on Russia
Criticizing the White House, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said Putin "only understands power."
General Staff: Russia has lost 959,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,430 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Reporters Without Borders exfiltrates Russian journalist and outspoken war critic who escaped house arrest
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on May 5 announced they had facilitated Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash's escape from Russia to France after she fled house arrest on April 21.
1 killed, fires reported in Odesa Oblast following Russian drone attack
A Russian drone attack on Odesa Oblast on May 5 killed one and caused damage to local infrastructure, regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported.
Zelensky thanks outgoing German Chancellor Scholz for Ukraine support
"We appreciate that Germany plays a pivotal role in supporting Ukraine throughout the years of war. Ukraine is also grateful for your personal commitment," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine's drones target Moscow second night in a row, Russian official claims, ahead of Victory Day parade
Debris from one of the drones reportedly fell on the Kashirskoye Highway, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce."
Economy minister to meet with party leaders before parliament ratifies minerals deal
MPs will be able to ask questions and learn more about the details of the agreement in meetings with Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko May 6-7, MP Serhii Sobolev told the news outlet Suspilne. The ratification vote is scheduled for May 8.
Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast kill 3, injure 7, including teen
Attacks against the border villages of Bilopillia and Vorozhba damaged civilian infrastructure and triggered emergency evacuations, the regional military administration reported.
Trump discusses war in Ukraine with Turkey's Erdogan in phone call
"I look forward to working with President Erdogan on getting the ridiculous, but deadly, war between Russia and Ukraine ended — now!" U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 5.
'It's a lot' — Trump on Putin's proposed 3-day truce
Putin's Victory Day truce "doesn't sound like much, but it's a lot, if you know where we started from," Trump told reporters at the White House on May 5.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv reportedly targets Moscow, destroys drone control center in Kursk Oblast
Key developments on May 5: * Ahead of Putin's Victory Day Parade, Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, Russian officials claim * Ukraine strikes Russian drone control center in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's General Staff says * Special tribunal against Russian leadership may be launched in 2026, President's Office says * Czech Republic ready to train
Special tribunal against Russian leadership may be launched in 2026, President's Office says
The tribunal, set to operate within the Council of Europe, will focus on Russia's political and military leaders, including President Vladimir Putin.
France is sending Ukraine more AASM Hammer bombs — here's what they can do against Russian forces
In a boon for Kyiv's offensive capabilities, France has announced it will manufacture 1,200 AASM Hammer bombs for Ukraine in 2025. Glide bombs have become an integral part of both Russia and Ukraine's arsenals, allowing the delivery of powerful payloads for relatively little cost. The AASM Hammer is one
A minerals deal won’t stop Russia’s war
News of Victoria Roshchyna’s brutal death at the hands of Russian captors shocked Ukraine and the world last week. Her body was returned mutilated — eyes gouged out, brain removed — bearing evidence of unspeakable brutality. It wasn’t an accident of war. It was a signature of it. This is
Ukraine strikes Russian drone control center in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's General Staff says
As a result of the strike, up to 20 Russian soldiers were killed and their equipment destroyed.
Czech Republic ready to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16, L-39 aircraft, Czech PM says
"We are ready to deepen our contribution to the training of the Ukrainian military," Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on May 5.
As Russia trains abducted children for war, Ukraine fights uphill battle to bring them home
Around the world, abducting a child is a serious crime punishable by years behind bars. But when the kidnapper is Russia, justice remains a distant hope. So does the child’s return home. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has identified over 19,500 children who have been
Interim head of US embassy in Ukraine arrives in Kyiv
Julie S. Davis's arrival follows the resignation of Ambassador Bridget Brink, who had served as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine since 2022.
Ukrainian court orders detention of ex-deputy head of President's Office during corruption probe
Andrii Smyrnov is under investigation for allegedly legalizing illicit assets and accepting a bribe worth $100,000.
Russia сancels Victory Day parade in occupied Crimean city of Sevastopol, state media reports
Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the Victory Day parade, to be held on May 9, would not take place due to safety risks.
Kyiv responds to Fico’s 'anti-Ukrainian' remarks ahead of Slovak PM's Russia visit to attend Moscow Victory Parade
In a statement, the Ukrainian Embassy said it regretted Fico’s accusations and urged Slovak officials to “more carefully study, rewatch, and analyze” Zelensky’s statements.
Trump says EU leaders asked him to call Putin because he's been ignoring their calls
In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump also claimed a peace deal was "fairly close."
Grenade explodes overnight in Kyiv apartment, injuring resident
The 41-year-old resident was injured and taken to the hospital, authorities said.
Ahead of Putin's Victory Day Parade, Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, Russian officials claim
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the drones were shot down near the town of Podolsk, south of the capital.
EU should invest in Ukrainian defense to 'double' weapons sent to Kyiv, commissioner says
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called for EU members to invest in Ukraine's domestic defense industry to increase the effectiveness and value of military aid provided to Ukraine.
Minerals deal 'important part' of future security guarantees, ambassador says
"So this economic partnership deal in itself is a very important part of the broader security... architecture... frankly, that fund will be successful if Ukraine is stable and peaceful. So in a way, it's an important part of... future security guarantees," Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, said.
Fico slams Zelensky amid Moscow Victory Day security concerns
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico condemned President Volodymyr Zelensky for warning "foreign delegations not to come" to Russia's Victory Day parade.
'We have allies who are helping Ukraine' — Kyiv expects 3 million shells, Zelensky says
"Russia should know that we are expecting three million artillery shells from our allies. Not only North Korea is capable of helping in the war, we have allies who are helping Ukraine," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky rejects Putin’s 3-day ceasefire proposal as 'theatrical'; US sanctions depend on whether Russia is 'behaving' on peace deal, Trump says
Key developments on May 3-4: * Zelensky rejects Putin’s truce proposal as 'theatrical,' backs 30-day ceasefire plan from US * US sanctions depend on whether Russia is 'behaving' on peace deal, Trump says * US to send refurbished Patriot air defense system from Israel to Ukraine, NYT reports * Ukrainian sea drones
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