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.
Illustrative photo: Odesa on the Black Sea in the early morning on Feb. 24, 2024 (Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images)
A Russian attack on the port of Odesa killed five people, Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk told Ukrainian media outlets on March 6.
"Investigative actions are underway, all the circumstances of another war crime (carried out) by Russia are being established," Pletenchuk said, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
The total number is still being determined, Pletenchuk said, as cited by NV.
The air raid alert sounded at around 10:40 a.m. local time, after which a loud explosion was heard, according to local reports.
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed earlier in the afternoon that Russia had launched a missile at the city and there were casualties.
"We saw this strike today. You see who we are dealing with, they don't care where they hit," he told reporters, referring to the fact that the attack took place as Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was visiting the city.
Mitsotakis said that he was being given a tour of the port of Odesa by Zelensky and his staff when he heard the air raid siren.
"Shortly after, as we were getting into our cars, we heard a big explosion," Mitsotakis said.
Mitsotakis went on to visitthe nine-story building that was damaged in a Russian drone attack on March 2. The attack killed 12 people, including five children.
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