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.
TOPSHOT - Activists hold Ukranian flags as they protest against Russias invasion of Ukraine during a rally at Lafayette Square, across from the White House, in Washington, DC on February 25, 2022. - Russian President Vladimir Putin unleashed a full-scale invasion on Thursday that has forced more than 50,000 people to flee Ukraine in just 48 hours. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Editor’s Note: Victor Tregubov is a Ukrainian columnist, political blogger and the former editor-in-chief of Petr and Mazepa online news outlet. He is also a co-founder of the Democratic Axe (Demokratychna Sokyra) political party.
Some foreign friends have asked what they can do for Ukrainians, to help us survive this struggle.
For normal people rather than influential politicians there are still many ways. Here are a few:
1. Share our news.
Knowledge is power. Our adversary in the Kremlin made disinformation one of his primary weapons. His media, Sputnik and RT, are responsible for widespread disinformation: during the first stage of our war, which began in 2014, it was hard for us to prove the war was real, and a result of Russian aggression rather than some internal civil conflict.
We don’t have powerful international TV assets, but I can recommend some resources for real information about our war.
Try to find your local Internet communities of Ukrainian nationals – I think they will be glad to instruct you. These rallies create essential leverage, making it harder for politicians to ignore Russia’s aggression.
3. Refer international journalists to Ukrainians on the ground.
You can inspire them to talk with Ukrainians. If they ask you for a contact, you can name me. My name is Victor Tregubov; I’m a former journalist, political activist, and now an officer in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. I also suggest you contact Liubov Tsybulska, the head of the Ukrainian Center of Strategic Communications and Information Security or any other Ukrainian you find trustworthy.
Many who couldn’t fight were forced to leave our country. Some of these refugees may be in your area. Please help them while we’re fighting to save our country so they can return.
6. If you are eager to fight – that’s also possible.
According to a Regulation on Military Service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, approved by a decree of the President of Ukraine in 2016, foreigners have the right to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine on a voluntary basis. A separate subdivision is being formed of foreigners who wish to serve in the International Legion for the Territorial Defense of Ukraine. There is no greater contribution you can make for the sake of peace.
For enrollment and other details, please contact the Defense Attaché of the Embassy of Ukraine in your country (contact information available on embassy websites).
Unfortunately, for now, the site of Ukraine's Foreign Ministry and sites and e-mail servers of embassies are down. The surest way to find their contacts is Facebook pages of Embassies - use Facebook search to find the relevant one.
Thank you! We’re fighting for our future, for your future, for the future of the free world against blatant cynicism and unprovoked aggression. Any help is appreciated! Join this fight!
