General Staff: Russia has lost 964,580 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,310 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
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EU has alternative plans if Hungary vetoes Ukraine's accession, Kallas says
"We have a plan B and a plan C. But our focus is plan A, the essence of which is to get everyone's support" for Ukraine's accession, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
Tusk slams foreign leaders attending Russia's Victory Day parade
"(T)he presence at the Victory Parade of a country that bombs cities, hospitals, and daycares, and which has caused the deaths and injuries of over a million people over three years, is a shame," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
'Death regiment' counters Russia's Victory Day celebrations in protests across Europe, Canada
"According to the participants of the performances, their goal is to remind the civilized world of the barbaric actions of Moscow, which for many years and decades has systematically violated international law," a source in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) told the Kyiv Independent.
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire agreement possible this weekend, Merz says
"I have great hope that an agreement for a ceasefire in Ukraine will be reached this weekend," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 9, shortly before traveling to Kyiv alongside the leaders of France, Poland, and the U.K.
Western leaders to visit Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine amid Putin's sham 'truce'
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will arrive in Kyiv early on May 10.
Ukraine war latest: Russia continues to attack Ukraine while Victory Day celebrations underway in Moscow
Key developments on May 9: * Russian glide bombs attack Sumy Oblast despite ceasefire, Air Force says * European ministers approve special tribunal to prosecute Russia's aggression against Ukraine * EU to provide Ukraine with over 1 million shells over 2025, allocate over $2 billion for military aid from Russian frozen assets * US,
US embassy in Kyiv warns of potential mass attack amid Putin's Victory Day 'truce'
The United States embassy in Kyiv on May 9 issued a warning that Russia could launch "a potentially significant" attack in the coming days, despite Putin's self-declared Victory Day "truce."
UK targets 101 ships in 'largest ever' sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet
The sanctioned oil tankers have transported over $24 billion in cargo since 2024, according to Downing Street. The U.K. has now sanctioned more shadow fleet vessels than any other country.
'We have not surrendered' — how Ukrainians living under Russian occupation defied Putin's 'Victory Day'
Editor’s Note: The identities of Yellow Ribbon activists who live in Russian-occupied territory have been withheld for security reasons. "When my child hears about May 9 they almost scream, and so do I," an activist with the Ukrainian Yellow Ribbon civil resistance group currently living in the Russian-occupied town
Zelensky imposes sanctions on Russian nationals, companies from Russia, China, Iran, Uzbekistan
The sanctions list includes 58 individuals and 74 companies, with 67 Russian enterprises related to military technology.
US, European allies finalize proposal for 30-day unconditional ceasefire, Reuters report
Washington and its partners are considering additional sanctions if the parties do not observe a ceasefire, with political and technical negotiations between Europe and the U.S. intensifying since last week, Reuters' source said.
Russian glide bomb attacks on Sumy Oblast despite ceasefire, Air Force says
Despite the Kremlin's announcement of a May 8–11 truce, heavy fighting continued in multiple regions throughout the front line.
Lula da Silva's visit to Russia is hypocritical, undermining everything he allegedly stands for
Putin has done in Russia everything that Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had been against in Brazil.
EU ministers gather in Lviv — pledge 1 billion euros for military industry, back tribunal for Russian crime of aggression
Editor's Note: The original version of this article said that the EU foreign ministers committed to advancing a special tribunal for the Russian war crimes. The tribunal will actually investigate Russia's crime of aggression against Ukraine. LVIV — On Europe Day, as tanks rolled through Moscow's Red Square in a show
Why Ukraine isn’t building its own version of US Patriot
A series of Russian ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities have killed dozens of civilians in recent weeks, shaking an already uneasy sense of safety for Ukrainians living far from the front lines. The Russian strikes are growing more lethal as foreign air defense aid to Ukraine has dwindled, particularly
What will the new pope mean for Ukraine?
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include comments from a 2022 interview, given while Robert Prevost was Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru. With the announcement that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope and leader of the Catholic Church, Ukrainians are wondering what the surprise
EU to provide Ukraine with over 1 million shells over 2025, allocate over $2 billion for military aid from Russian frozen assets
"This is a historic decision, as weapons for Ukraine will be purchased at the expense of the proceeds from frozen Russian assets through the European Peace Fund," Denys Shmyhal said.
'I don't think Putin will agree to a peace agreement ever' — Volker on peace talks between Ukraine, Russia
Kurt Volker said that now "there is more alignment" between Ukraine and the U.S. under the Trump Administration than at the beginning of 2025.
Russian regime’s legitimacy rests on the manipulation of history
World War II was a bloodbath of unspeakable proportions, planned and executed by totalitarian powers. It brought the catastrophe of the Holocaust. It also led to the division of Europe and loss of freedom of many nations in Europe, including my own. Today, at the time of commemoration of 80
Hungary allegedly expels two 'spies' working at Ukraine's embassy, Ukraine retaliates with own expulsions
Peter Szijjarto's announcement came after Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) allegedly dismantled a Hungarian military intelligence network operating in Zakarpattia Oblast.
European ministers approve special tribunal to prosecute Russia's aggression against Ukraine
The approval marks a key step in international efforts to hold Moscow accountable for what is considered the gravest violation of international law committed against Ukraine.
2 killed, 12 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine despite declared 'ceasefire'
Although Moscow declared on April 28 that it would halt all military actions from May 8 to midnight on May 11 to mark Victory Day, strikes on civilian areas have continued.
Russia erects Stalin monument in occupied Melitopol to mark Victory Day
Under Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin's rule, millions of Ukrainians died during the Holodomor, a man-made famine in 1932–1933. The dictator also oversaw mass deportations, purges of Ukrainian intellectuals and leaders, and the suppression of the Ukrainian language and culture.
EU diplomats honor fallen soldiers in Lviv, pledge more Ukraine support
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.
Ukraine detains Hungarian spy network in westernmost Zakarpattia Oblast, SBU reports
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.
Romanian far-right leader Simion demands Ukraine repay aid, opposes further support
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.
General Staff: Russia has lost 963,270 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 963,270 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on May 9. The number includes 1,300 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day. According to the report, Russia has
Turkey, China may serve as potential peace talk 'mediator' if US pulls out, Polish FM says
"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.
US ready to 'walk away' if Russia negotiates in bad faith, Vance says
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.
Trump calls for 'unconditional ceasefire,' committed to 'securing peace' between Ukraine, Russia
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."
Ukraine war latest: Over 100 clashes reported on the front line since Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire began
Key developments on May 8: * Over 100 clashes reported on the front line since Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire began * Ukraine's parliament ratifies minerals deal between Washington, Kyiv * Russia has damaged, destroyed over 2,300 medical infrastructure facilities since beginning of full-scale invasion, health ministry says * Russia's ballistic missiles make
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