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.
Members of the Ukrainian community in Mexico protest outside the Russian Embassy in Mexico City. (Photo courtesy Jonny Wrate)
People around the world, including Russia, are taking to the streets to protest against Russia's invasion in Ukraine, waving placards and flags in Ukrainian colors and calling on their governments to take action and place sanctions against Russia.
A number of rallies around the world will take place on Sunday, Feb. 27:
Poland
Feb. 27, Kraków — The Stand with Ukraine rally is scheduled to take place on Sunday at Wieża Ratuszowa Rynek Główny.
Sweden
Feb. 27, Gothenburg — Ukrainians and "all those who care and chose peace," are invited to join the #StandWithUkraine demonstration against Russian aggression in Ukraine. Everybody is encouraged to bring posters and flags. Posters can be found here.
Austria
Feb. 27, Vienna — Everybody is invited to come and show solidarity with Ukraine and say no to Putin's war by the Embassy of Ukraine in Austria.
Germany
Feb. 27, Berlin — An alliance consisting of numerous organizations announced a rally against Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine. The protest was registered for 20,000 people.
Greece
Feb. 27, Athens—Ukrainians in Greece are invited to come and show solidarity with Ukraine at a Sunday rally.
The U.K.
Feb. 27,London — Stand with Ukraine rally is scheduled to take place on Sunday on Downing Street.
The U.S.
Feb. 27,Washington D.C. — Protesters will gather at the White House to demand further sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine.
Feb. 27,Detroit — People are encouraged to gather in downtown Detroit at 1 p.m. local time to support Ukraine. The event is organized by the Ukrainian-American Crisis Response Committee of Michigan.
CANADA
Feb. 27, Edmonton — In support of Ukraine and its right to sovereignty, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council is organizing a “Human Chain for Ukraine Rally”. Please meet at the MacEwan University intersection of 104 Ave & 109 Street at 2 p.m. on February 27. The rally will run in both directions along 109 St. south towards the Alberta Legislature and north towards Kingsway and will not be blocking traffic at any intersections.
Olena Goncharova is the Head of North America desk at The Kyiv Independent, where she has previously worked as a development manager and Canadian correspondent. She first joined the Kyiv Post, Ukraine's oldest English-language newspaper, as a staff writer in January 2012 and became the newspaper’s Canadian correspondent in June 2018. She is based in Edmonton, Alberta. Olena has a master’s degree in publishing and editing from the Institute of Journalism in Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. Olena was a 2016 Alfred Friendly Press Partners fellow who worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for six months. The program is administered by the University of Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia.
