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1:04 AM

European Commission prepares 17th sanctions package against Russia, Reuters reports.

The European Commission is preparing its 17th sanctions package against Russia, adding more individuals and over 100 vessels associated with Russia's shadow fleet to the sanctions list.

Russian missile strike on Sumy suburb kills 3, injures 11

7:05 PM

(Updated: May 6, 2025 11:15 pm)

Russian missile strike on Sumy suburb kills 3, injures 11.

According to the preliminary information, Russian troops used a ballistic missile, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration said. It was launched at around 5:30 p.m. local time, targeting civilian infrastructure.

10:58 PM

Moscow releases guest list for Victory Day parade.

The Kremlin has released a guest list of countries and foreign leaders planning to attend the contentious May 9 Victory Day parade. Military personnel from 13 countries are expected to march through Moscow and at least 29 world leaders are expected to attend the event.

How medics of Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade deal with horrors of drone warfare

1:02 PM

(Updated: May 6, 2025 10:46 pm)

Field report

How medics of Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade deal with horrors of drone warfare

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 war latest: 205 Ukrainian POWs released in prisoner swap; drone attacks intensify against Moscow

10:33 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: 205 Ukrainian POWs released in prisoner swap; drone attacks intensify against Moscow

Key developments on May 6: * Ukraine brings home 205 POWs in prisoner exchange with Russia * Russian soldiers executed 3 unarmed Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast, prosecutors say * Russia allegedly downs 3 drones approaching Moscow as Putin prepares Victory Day parade * Ukraine stabilizes Pokrovsk front, seizes tactical initiative in some areas,

10:32 PM

Victory Day

Ukraine ramps up drone strikes on Moscow as Russian-friendly leaders set to attend Victory Day parade

For the second night in a row, the Kremlin has reported downing Ukrainian attack drones on their approach to Moscow. While not an unprecedented event, the timing of these attacks on the Russian capital has not gone unnoticed, coming just days before the much-vaunted Victory Day parade in the center

10:21 PM

Anti-corruption

Ukrainian anti-corruption activist cites pressure after investigators allegedly access wife's phone data

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) may have gained access to the phone data of activist Vitaliy Shabunin's wife following a court ruling — a development that the head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center's executive board sees as yet another sign of pressure aimed at curtailing his work. Days after the

10:12 PM

Russian soldiers executed 3 unarmed Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast, prosecutors say.

The execution of prisoners of war is a breach of the Geneva Conventions and qualifies as an international crime.

9:27 PM

Russia allegedly downs 3 drones approaching Moscow as Putin prepares Victory Day parade.

During the attack, temporary restrictions were imposed on air traffic over Moscow, as well as over the Russian cities of Kaluga, Tambov, Yaroslavl, and Nizhny Novgorod.

8:43 PM

Ex-deputy head of President’s Office released on over $430,000 bail amid corruption probe.

Andrii Smyrnov held the position of the President's Office deputy head from September 2019 until March 2024, when President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed him without naming a reason.

8:10 PM

Merz sworn in as Germany's new chancellor.

Friedrich Merz has pledged to continue aiding Ukraine, expressing support for sending Taurus cruise missiles in coordination with Germany's allies.

Amid missile shortage, Ukraine's air defenses are struggling under Russian ballistic attacks

7:59 PM

War analysis

Kyiv's air defense increasingly under pressure amid missile shortage

As the air defense missile stocks run low and the future of U.S. military aid to Ukraine grows increasingly uncertain, Kyiv is under pressure to defend its sky. The concerns mount as Russia scales up its aerial attacks across Ukraine, combining ballistic missiles and drones to overwhelm air defenses.

6:43 PM

Parliamentary сommittee backs ratification of US minerals deal ahead of Verkhovna Rada vote.

The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, will vote on the agreement's ratification on May 8.

5:32 PM

Kadyrov asks Putin if he can resign as head of Chechen Republic.

"I hope that my request will be supported," Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov said on May 6.

4:55 PM

Russian gas

After 3 years of full-scale war in Ukraine, Europe announces plan to ban all Russian gas imports

BRUSSELS — After years of reducing its reliance on Russian gas, the European Union is moving to turn off the taps completely within the next two years. The European Commission (EC) on May 6 presented a detailed roadmap to fully sever the European Union’s energy dependence on Russia by 2027.

4:01 PM

UK reportedly updates war alert plans amid Russian threats.

The classified "homeland defense plan" outlines how the government would respond in the immediate aftermath of a strike on British territory by a hostile foreign nation.

3:45 PM

Ukraine brings home 205 POWs in prisoner exchange with Russia.

This marks the fifth known prisoner of war (POWs) swap of 2025 and the 64th since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

3:26 PM

Hegseth reportedly ordered Ukraine aid pause without Trump's knowledge.

The suspension reportedly affected 11 shipments of artillery shells and weapons from Dover Air Force Base and a U.S. base in the United Arab Emirates.

3:05 PM

As Trump suggests Putin feeling pressure of falling oil prices, Russian oil falls to two-year low.

Trump said that Russia has grown more willing to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine following a sharp decline in oil prices.

2:17 PM

Poland faces 'unprecedented' Russian interference ahead of presidential election, minister says.

Poland will hold presidential elections on May 18, with a potential runoff on June 1, as the country faces key debates over social policy, migration, and national security that could shape its political trajectory.

2:13 PM

Russian Baltic Sea provocations 'increasing threat of accidental military incidents,' Latvian intelligence says.

The annual report said Russia is using aggressive tactics, such as unauthorized airspace incursions and close encounters with NATO ships and aircraft.

1:09 PM

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.

12:26 PM

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.

Ukraine's drones target Moscow second night in a row, Russian official claims, ahead of Victory Day parade

2:14 AM

(Updated: May 6, 2025 11:41 am)

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."

11:02 AM

'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."

10:34 AM

Trump says falling oil prices mean Russia 'wants to settle' a peace deal in Ukraine.

"I think Russia, with the price of oil right now, oil has gone down, we are in a good position to settle, they want to settle. Ukraine wants to settle," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

9:48 AM

Lithuania to mine border with Russia, Belarus in new $12 billion defense plan.

About 800 million euros ($905 million) will be allocated for the acquisition and installation of anti-tank mines to deter potential aggression.

France is sending Ukraine more AASM Hammer bombs — here's what they can do against Russian forces

7:38 PM

(Updated: May 6, 2025 9:36 am)

War analysis

France is sending Ukraine more AASM Hammer bombs — here's what they can do

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

9:22 AM

Poland's Duda calls on Trump to pressure Russia with 'economic instruments'.

Polish President Andrzej Duda said the United States has tools that can effectively influence the Kremlin, arguing that only President Donald Trump has real leverage over Russian President Vladimir Putin.

8:51 AM

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.

7:52 AM

Book on Soviet dissidents wins Pulitzer Prize.

"To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement" by Benjamin Nathans, which covers dissent in the Soviet Union and Russia today, won a Pulitzer Prize on May 5.

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6:25 AM

Kellogg, Umerov set to meet, discuss resumption of US military aid to Ukraine, Politico reports.

Following the talks between U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov in Rome, Politico reported that more meetings are set to take place in Kyiv over the next two weeks.

4:15 AM

'They have to be able to defend themselves' — Trump says US will send additional weapons shipments to Ukraine, criticizes Putin.

"They're getting hit very hard. We're gonna have to send more weapons, your defensive weapons primarily," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

2:53 AM

Russia jails former top general for 17 years in massive military graft case.

Colonel General Khalil Arslanov, a former head of the Russian military's communications unit, served as deputy chief of the army's General Staff from 2013 until his removal in 2020.

12:47 AM

Russia fails to meet OPEC+ oil production target in June, Bloomberg reports.

Historically, Russia, which co-leads the OPEC+ alliance with Saudi Arabia, has faced criticism for poor compliance with production quotas.

6:44 PM

(Updated: July 8, 2025 12:20 am)

Russia strikes conscription offices in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, injuring dozens, Ukraine says.

Two districts of Kharkiv came under attack that same day, in which one woman was killed and over 80 people, including eight children, were reported injured or suffered shock in Kharkiv, according to the local prosecutor's office.

10:32 PM

UK sanctions Russian officials and lab over chemical weapons use in Ukraine.

According to the updated sanctions list published on the U.K. government's official website, the new measures target Russia's Scientific Research Institute of Applied Chemistry, as well as Lieutenant General Alexei Rtishchev, head of Russia's Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops, and his deputy, Andrei Marchenko.

10:27 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russian airports cancel nearly 300 flights amid drone attacks on Russia

8:59 PM

EBRD to unlock $1 billion in credit for Ukraine's key sectors, considers mineral projects.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will enable Ukrainian banks to provide up to 900 million euros ($1.05 billion) in new loans by sharing credit risks.

8:23 PM

Russian weapons contain growing number of Chinese components, Zelensky's adviser says.

Russia’s growing ability to sustain weapons production despite Western sanctions is being driven by a flow of Chinese components and materials, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Ukrainian president’s commissioner for sanctions, told journalists on July 7.

7:45 PM

Minerals

Exclusive: Ukraine pitches deepwater gas, oil refinery projects to US under landmark minerals deal

7:43 PM

Opinion

War has changed: Ukraine’s tech pioneers are leading the fight West can’t afford to ignore

6:00 PM

(Updated: July 7, 2025 7:29 pm)

Russian-Chinese relations

Russia striking NATO while China invades Taiwan 'plausible' scenario, experts say

6:54 PM

Interview

‘Neither side wasted time' — Ukraine's economy minister on minerals deal negotiations with Trump’s ‘business-oriented’ administration

5:49 PM

5 suspects charged over deadly explosion in Ukraine's Zhytomyr Oblast.

According to prosecutors, one of the company directors had established illegal production of explosive materials and involved unqualified personnel without the necessary training or certification.

12:17 PM

(Updated: July 7, 2025 5:42 pm)

Ukraine confirms drone strike on Russian chemical plant near Moscow.

The Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant is one of the city's biggest employers and an important part of Russia's defense-industrial complex.

5:23 PM

Russian airlines face $254 million losses from just 2 days of Ukrainian drone strikes, Kremlin media reports.

Since the start of mass disruptions on July 5, a total of 485 flights were canceled, 88 were diverted to alternate airports, and another 1,900 were delayed across major hubs, according to Russia's aviation agency Rosaviatsiya.

5:12 PM

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine economy minister breaks down US minerals deal.

The Kyiv Independent's business editor Liliane Bivings sits down with Ukraine's Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to discuss the U.S.-Ukraine "minerals deal" and address the myths surrounding it.

4:10 PM

(Updated: July 7, 2025 4:45 pm)

Russian transport minister fired by Putin reportedly shoots himself dead.

According to Russian media, ex-Transport Minister Roman Starovoit's body was found near Moscow. Preliminary findings suggest that the suicide may be linked to a possible criminal case.

3:01 PM

Ukrainian drone strike hits major oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, HUR source claims.

Located roughly 500 kilometers (311 miles) from Ukrainian-controlled territory, the refinery is among the largest in southern Russia, producing over 6 million tons of fuel annually.

2:38 PM

HUR publishes Russian military order, claims proof of Moscow increasing military footprint in Armenia.

HUR first made the claim on July 5, saying Russia was increasing its forces at the Gyumri base to exert greater influence in the South Caucasus and "destabilize the global security situation."

2:19 PM

(Updated: July 7, 2025 1:43 pm)

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