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.
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'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
US sanctions depend on whether Russia is 'behaving' on peace deal, Trump says
"I do believe we’re closer with one party, and maybe not as close with the other. But we’ll have to see. I’d like to not say which one we’re closer to," Trump said, adding that he was pleased with the outcome of the minerals deal signed with Ukraine.
Czech initiative to deliver up to 1.8 million shells to Ukraine in 2025, Pavel says
The initiative has significantly boosted Ukraine's artillery capabilities, improving the shell ratio from 1-to-10 in Russia's favor to 1-to-2, Czech President Petr Pavel said.
US to send refurbished Patriot air defense system from Israel to Ukraine, NYT reports
According to the publication, Western allies are also discussing the logistics of supplying additional systems from Germany or Greece as Russia escalates its attacks across Ukraine.
'I just hate the Russians' — Kyiv district recovers from drone strike as ceasefire remains elusive
When a Russian drone strike set a high-rise across the street on fire just after midnight on May 4, 34-year-old veteran Petro Kryvoruka shook his wife, Halyna, awake in their Kyiv apartment. As the buzzing of drones continued, he braced for another explosion. "I told (my wife), ‘Something is coming,
Zelensky arrives in Czech Republic to discuss artillery, F-16 support
Czech President Petr Pavel will host President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Prague Castle later in the afternoon, marking the Ukrainian leader's first visit to the country since July 2023.
Ukraine reportedly attacks Russian Strela electromechanical plant in Bryansk Oblast
The Strela plant, located in Suzemka near the Ukrainian border, produces radar equipment, transformers, chokes, and other electronics for Russia's defense, aerospace, and electronics industries.
Pro-Russian 'Immortal Regiment' rally takes place in US capital, Ukrainian activists respond with counter-protest
It was the first Immortal Regiment rally in the U.S. capital in six years. Ukrainian nationals staged a protest in response.
4 killed, 30 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
"The Russians are calling for a ceasefire on May 9 while striking Ukraine every single day. This is top-level cynicism," President Volodymyr Zelensky said, commenting on the attacks.
Ukrainian sea drones down 2 Russian Su-30 jets near Novorossiysk, military intelligence chief says
The operation marks the first time in history that fighter jets have been downed by unmanned boats. Initially, reports confirmed the destruction of only one jet, but Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) chief, Kyrylo Budanov, later clarified that two aircraft were hit.
General Staff: Russia has lost 956,810 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,340 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
France to ramp up AASM Hammer smart bomb production for Ukraine, media reports
The French-made precision bombs are being transferred to Kyiv as part of ongoing defense support, and their use by Ukrainian fighter jets has grown significantly since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 11 people, including 2 children, damages shopping mall
Debris from the drones damaged houses and vehicles in several areas of the city, including the Shevchenkivskyi, Obolonskyi, and Svyatoshynskyi districts.
Russian drone attack on Kherson kills 1, injures 2
The attacks, launched throughout the day on May 3, struck homes, outbuildings, cars, as well as a multi-storey residential building, officials said.
Second Russian military aircraft destroyed within 24 hours, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 3 that Ukraine's military destroyed a second Russian military aircraft within a 24-hour time period, having struck military airfield in occupied Crimea.
Backroom diplomacy and battlefield reality: Ukraine at the IMF Spring Meetings
Visiting Washington during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings this April felt surreal. The weather was nice, but the air was heavy with the uncertainty of the tariff war, President Donald Trump's administration’s criticisms of international institutions, and the far more immediate tension of geopolitics between
Kremlin calls proposed 3-day ceasefire 'test of Kyiv's readiness' for peace, despite Moscow's rejection of 30-day ceasefire
Despite previously rejecting a 30-day ceasefire agreement, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed on May 3 that Ukraine's acceptance of a proposed three-day ceasefire agreement would amount to "a test of Kyiv’s readiness for long-term peace."
How Russia fueled and weaponized a 2014 Odesa fire that left over 40 dead
On May 2, 2014, a tragic incident occurred in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa, becoming one of the most widely exploited narratives in Russian propaganda. That day, as more than 1,000 Ukrainian activists gathered in the city to show support for the Ukrainian government, a group of
Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins high jump in Shanghai for 10th straight Diamond League victory
Yaroslava Mahuchikh, 23, triumphed over Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers, who finished second with a best jump of 1.98 meters.
Labor wins Australia’s federal election, seen as major backlash against far-right
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secured a second term, becoming the first Australian leader to do so since John Howard in 2004.
Ukraine not responsible for safety of foreign officials traveling to Moscow for May 9 parade, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned that Russia could orchestrate provocations, including “arsons, explosions, or other actions,” and then attempt to blame Ukraine.
If authoritarians are scared of journalists, we must be doing something right
“How do we continue convincing our few remaining allies that journalists’ work is important?” Last month, I was sitting on stage at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Europe’s biggest journalism conference, when I heard this question from an audience member. The answer came to me fast. “Point at
Zelensky rejects Putin’s truce proposal as 'theatrical,' backs 30-day ceasefire plan from US
Speaking to journalists in a closed-door session, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the proposal was not a serious attempt to end the war and reiterated Ukraine’s support for a U.S.-backed strategy calling for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
‘US will not turn its back on Ukraine,’ Trump’s spiritual advisor says after briefing American president
Pastor Mark Burns, the man described as U.S. President Donald Trump’s “spiritual advisor,” said he believes he played a small part in strengthening U.S.-Ukraine relations after briefing Trump on what he witnessed during a recent visit to Ukraine.
Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian fighter jet in 'world-first' strike, intelligence says
The unprecedented operation allegedly took place on May 2 near the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea.
'Our best conversation yet' — Zelensky praises Vatican meeting with Trump
Speaking to journalists in a closed-door session, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the April 26 meeting, which took place during a visit to pay respects to the late Pope Francis, as “perhaps the shortest, but the most substantive.”
Russia used thermobaric weapons in drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukrainian prosecutors say
Thermobaric munitions is a type of weapon known for generating powerful blast waves and high-temperature clouds, causing severe destruction and posing extreme risks to civilians.
Ukraine confirms capture of 2 Togolese nationals fighting for Russia
Togo’s Foreign Ministry earlier said the detainees had been misled into leaving the country with promises of scholarships to study in Russia.
5 killed, 61 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day — 77 drones reportedly intercepted
Ukraine's air defense forces intercepted 77 drones, while another 73 were lost from radar without causing damage, according to the Air Force report.
General Staff: Russia has lost 955,470 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,170 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
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