Zelensky: Ukraine expects EU accession negotiations to begin in June
Ukraine expects to begin accession negotiation to join the European Union in June, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 9.
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Updated: Russia launches large-scale attack against Ukraine, hitting energy infrastructure
Russian forces launched a large-scale attack against Ukrainian cities overnight on May 8.
Czechia, Estonia will not attend Putin's inauguration on May 7
Representatives of Czechia and Estonia will not be in attendance for Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming presidential inauguration, the foreign ministers of the respective countries confirmed on May 5.
Update: Russian glide bomb attack injures 15 in downtown Kharkiv
Russian forces hit two sites in the residential area of Kharkiv as Ukraine marked Orthodox Easter.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 23 drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense units destroyed 23 of the 24 Shahed-type drones that Russia launched overnight, the Air Force reported on May 5.
BBC: Russia lures Cubans to army with offers of high pay, Russian passport
Leaked documents reveal that Russia has been coercing Cuban citizens into the Russian Armed Forces with salaries of approximately $2,000 per month, in addition to offers of a Russian passports within months of signing up, a BBC investigation revealed on May 4.
FT: US aid to Ukraine will help Ukraine launch counteroffensive in 2025, Sullivan says
Ukraine will look to launch a counteroffensive in 2025 with the support of the approved $61 billion aid package from the United States, as well as additional aid funding, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told the Financial Times on May 4.
Russia attacks 13 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 214 times in 41 separate attacks throughout the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on May 4.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 13 drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense units destroyed all 13 Shahed-type drones that Russia launched overnight, the Air Force reported on May 4.
Russian students studying in Finland detained on suspicion of exporting dual-use goods
Three Russian students studying in Finland were detained for allegedly exporting unspecified dual-use goods - items that are suitable for military capabilities, Finnish outlet Yle reported on May 3.
SBU arrest man who allegedly spied on Ukrainian positions while walking dog
A Russian correctional officer was arrested in Kharkiv for allegedly spying on Ukrainian defense position and providing Russia information in preparation for a air attack on military facilities - all under the guise of walking his dog, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) announced on May 3.
Zelensky: Ukraine open to considering all-for-all POW exchange
Ukraine is open to considering an all-for-all prisoner of war (POW) exchange, and will discuss the idea at the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 3.
Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 120 times in 28 separate attacks throughout the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on May 3.
Update: Russia launches drone attack on Kharkiv, injuring at least 4
Russia launched drone attacks on Kharkiv in the early hours of May 4, damaging civilian infrastructure, and injuring at least four people including a child, Kharkiv regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on Telegram.
Bloomberg: US leading efforts within G7 to develop $50 billion aid package to Ukraine
The United States is leading talks among the Group of Seven (G7) nations to develop a military aid package to Ukraine worth up to $50 billion, Bloomberg reported on May 3. The package would reportedly be funded by the profits generated by accrued interest on frozen Russian assets.
Defense Ministry working to limit satellite imaging of Ukrainian territory
Ukraine is working to limit satellite mapping of Ukrainian territory, amid concerns of intelligence leaks that would benefit Russian forces, Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced on May 1.
Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 130 times in 31 separate attacks throughout the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on May 1.
Russia to increase arms production, speed up weapons deliveries, Shoigu says
Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered for an increase in weapons production, with the goal of delivering weaponry to the front quicker, Russia's Defense Ministry shared on May 1.
Mediazona confirms identities of over 51,600 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Through open-source research, Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet, together with BBC Russia, confirmed the names of 51,679 Russian soldiers who had been killed since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
ISW: Russia unlikely to achieve significant near-term gains near Avdiivka, despite limited Ukrainian retreat
Russian forces are unlikely to achieve "operationally significant penetration" in the areas west of Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast, despite limited Ukrainian troop withdrawals in surrounding villages, the U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assessed on April 28.
US Senate passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine
The U.S. Senate passed the foreign aid bill in a vote on April 23, paving the way to provide $60.84 billion for Ukraine.
Russia attacks 11 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 4
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 242 times in 51 separate attacks throughout the day, injuring four people, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on April 23.
Russia launches missile attacks on Kharkiv, leaving 2 injured
Russia launched missile attacks on Kharkiv in the early hours of April 24, damaging four residential building, and injuring two people, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on Telegram.
Russia's deputy defense minister detained on suspicions of bribery
Russia's Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on April 23 on the suspicion of receiving a bribe, Russia's Investigative Committee announced.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 6 drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense units destroyed 5 of the 7 Shahed-type drones, as well as one Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone, that Russia launched overnight, the Air Force reported on April 22.
ISW: Ukraine will be 'able to blunt' Russia's offensive if US aid arrives quickly
Despite indications that Russia is planning a renewed summer offensive, Ukraine will likely be able to curtail the effects of the renewed offensive if anticipated U.S. military aid arrives promptly, the U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assessed on April 21.
Bloomberg: Moldova's pro-Russian opposition parties establish anti-European bloc ahead of elections
Members of Moldova's pro-Russian opposition parties met in Moscow on April 21 to establish a new anti-European political bloc aimed at derailing Moldova's planned accession to the European Union, Bloomberg reported.
Zelensky: Russia will attempt to seize Chasiv Yar by Victory Day
Russia will attempt to capture the town of Chasiv Yar, just west of the Russian-occupied Bakhmut, by May 9, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with NBC News published April 21.
Culture Ministry removes historical status of Kyiv's Peoples' Friendship Arch, allows for dismantling
Ukraine's Ministry of Culture removed the formerly-named Peoples' Friendship Arch from the state register of monuments of national importance due to its association with Russia's ambitions for Soviet reunification, indicating that the monument "may be dismantled."
Russia attacks 7 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 39 times in 11 separate attacks throughout the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on April 17.
RFE/RL Schemes investigation reveals over 2,000 foreign-made parts used in Russian Sukhoi fighter jets
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's investigation project Schemes revealed on April 17 that over 2,000 foreign-made electronic components are allegedly contained in Russian Sukhoi (Su-type) fighter jets, primarily originating from Japan and the United States.
Zelensky: Ukraine working to secure additional IRIS-T air defense system, anti-air missiles from Germany
Ukraine is in negotiations with Germany to secure an additional IRIS-T air defense system, as well as missiles for existing air defence systems, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his evening address on April 13.
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