According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), this marks the first time Ukrainian authorities have exposed a Hungarian military intelligence network conducting activities harmful to Ukraine.
Delegations from 35 countries and the Council of Europe gathered in Lviv as EU officials prepare to approve both new defense aid and steps toward establishing a tribunal for Russian leadership.
The ruling marks a significant victory for RFE/RL amid growing concerns about U.S. funding cuts to independent media countering Russian disinformation.
U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Pope Leo XIV, a senior cardinal announced on May 8 to crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square, according to Vatican News.
George Simion, leader of Romania's far-right AUR party, who won the first round of the presidential election with nearly 40% of the vote, reiterated that if elected, he would oppose any further assistance to Ukraine and shift Romania’s focus inward.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed their countries' relationship on May 8, vowing to increase cooperation in all areas, including military ties.
"There is Turkey, which maintains channels of communication. And then, above all, there is the People's Republic of China, which, more than anyone else, has the means to make (Russian President Vladimir) Putin come to the negotiating table and soften his demands," Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on May 8.
The United States will be ready to "walk away" from the negotiating table if it does not see Russia making progress in negotiation to end the war, U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on May 8.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Moscow on May 9 to celebrate Victory Day, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
US President Donald Trump on May 8 called for a "30-day unconditional ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia. Writing on Truth Social, Trump expressed his hope for "an acceptable ceasefire," with both countries "held accountable for respecting the sanctity of... direct negotiations."
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a "constructive" phone call with United States President Donald Trump on May 8, discussing the war, continued pressure on Russia, and a potential ceasefire.
The survey, conducted between April 24 and May 4, shows that 56.9% of respondents would not be willing to compromise on either territorial integrity or Ukraine’s pro-Western direction in any potential talks with Moscow.
“Another state-of-the-art international school is currently being completed in Kyiv, Ukraine,” The Knowledge Review wrote. “The architecturally unique building will be a hub for students to thrive across all areas.”
Brookes CIL International School is scheduled to open in 2022. The school’s specialist teaching environments will optimize learning with integrated technology. It will offer full access to modern, spacious classrooms, dining halls, and cafes, two makerspaces, professional sporting facilities, performance hall, science labs, multiple IT suites, a cooking hub, as well as music, podcast, and editing studios.
Render image shows the future sports center at Brookes CIL International School set to open in Kyiv in 2022. (Brookes CIL International School)
According to The Knowledge Review, more and more children across the world study in international schools. They are attracted by the wide opportunities offered by international education.
“A child gets a chance to study International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and other programs with an opportunity to go to prestigious universities of the New and Old World in the future. In addition, international schools are a great place to make useful contacts that will certainly come in handy for building a successful career in the future. So, international school education is an excellent idea if you see your child's future in university education abroad,” The Knowledge Review wrote.
Render image shows the future rooftop of Brookes CIL International School that will open in Kyiv in 2022. (Brookes CIL International School)
Brookes CIL International School is a Candidate School for the PYP, MYP and DP. It is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy – a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education that Brookes CIL International School believes is important for our students. More information is available on our website.
Brookes CIL International School is a globally connected K-12 international school in Kyiv, Ukraine, offering a premium education opportunity for 700+ international and local students in 2022.
