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.
The Headway company logo with the Ukrainian national colors on the background. (Headway/Facebook)
Educational technology company Headway has become the first Ukraine-born business selected to join Endeavor, a global network of entrepreneurs, the company announced in a press release on Feb. 21.
The selection marks a milestone for Ukraine's tech sector, coming almost three years after Russia's full-scale invasion and following Endeavor's launch in the country in October 2024.
The membership gives Headway access to Endeavor's network of 2,800 entrepreneurs and potential funding through Endeavor Catalyst, the organization's investment fund that can invest up to $2 million in member companies.
"This is a powerful signal for Ukrainian startups: our companies are visible to the whole world and have a great chance of entering global markets," said Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, noting that Endeavor's network includes companies like Glovo, Amazon, and Netflix.
Headway, founded in 2019, develops educational applications focused on lifelong learning and has reached more than 130 million users worldwide. The company operates in over 170 countries, including the U.S. and the U.K.
"It's a mark of quality, as Endeavor brings together companies with a high level of trust — they all undergo a rigorous selection process," said Headway founder Anton Pavlovsky.
The organization evaluates approximately 5,000 companies annually, selecting only 80-90 for membership. Currently, Endeavor Ukraine is reviewing about 100 companies with Ukrainian roots for potential membership, with several already undergoing the selection process.
Vargha Moayed, who helped build UiPath into a $20 billion company and participated in Headway's evaluation, praised the company's track record. "Headway has proven success, having bootstrapped the company," Moayed said. "The company's leaders remain eager to scale the business further."
Sviatoslav Sviatnenko, Endeavor Ukraine's founding managing director, aims to select at least three companies with Ukrainian roots annually.
"For a long time, Ukraine's tech ecosystem remained somewhat isolated from international hubs, networks, and markets," Sviatnenko said. He added that Endeavor Catalyst might make its first investment in Ukraine in 2025.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF) supported Endeavor's launch in Ukraine. The organization's board includes Vital Laptenok, Flyer One Ventures general partner and Genesis co-founder, as chair.
Founded in 1997, Endeavor operates in 45 countries across Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the United States. The organization's portfolio companies generate $67 billion in revenue and provide 4.1 million jobs globally. One in six Endeavor portfolio companies has reached a $1 billion valuation.
Dominic Culverwell
