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War in Ukraine
Ukraine Reports 147 Combat Engagements as Russia Violates Holiday Ceasefire
The Ukrainian General Staff reported nearly 150 combat clashes and 7,000 drone strikes on the first day of the May ceasefire, as Russian forces targeted AFU positions and civilian centers.
May 10, 2026
UK
UK Deploys HMS Dragon to Middle East for Post-War Security Plan
The UK is redeploying the destroyer HMS Dragon to the Middle East as part of a joint Anglo-French initiative to secure the Strait of Hormuz once current hostilities stabilize.
May 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Demands Ukraine’s Withdrawal from Donbas as Condition for Peace Progress
Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov stated that peace negotiations will remain stalled until Ukraine withdraws its forces from the Donbas region, despite ongoing US diplomatic efforts.
May 10, 2026
Europe
EU President Signals Readiness for Russia Dialogue at ‘Right Moment’
European Council President António Costa clarified that while the EU must eventually engage with Russia on security, now is “not the time,” as Brussels defers to the current US-led peace process.
May 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Warns Armenia Over EU Ambitions, Citing ‘Ukrainian Scenario’
Vladimir Putin has warned Armenia that its push for EU membership requires “special consideration,” suggesting a “divorce” from Russian-led structures and drawing ominous parallels to Ukraine.
May 10, 2026
Verkhovna Rada
OPINION: A Ukrainian Senate: The History of a Bicameral Ukraine
The obstacles to a Ukrainian upper house of parliament have an interesting history.
May 10, 2026
Ukraine
Fico Reveals Putin’s Response to Zelensky’s Offer for Peace Talks
Following his controversial visit to Moscow, Slovak PM Robert Fico revealed that Vladimir Putin expects a direct phone call from President Zelensky if Ukraine is serious about ending the war.
May 10, 2026
Middle East
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
Middle East tensions spike as Kuwait and Qatar report drone attacks, while the IRGC threatens strikes on U.S. regional “centers” following naval clashes in the Gulf.
May 10, 2026
Russia
Russia Unveils Jet-Powered ‘Geran-5’ Missile During Hardware-Free Victory Day
Russia used a virtual presentation during its May 9 celebrations to showcase the “Geran-5,” a new low-cost jet-powered cruise missile capable of reaching speeds of 600 km/h.
May 10, 2026
US
First Qatari LNG Tanker Transits Strait of Hormuz Since Start of War
The Qatari tanker Al Kharaitiyat has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, providing a rare sign of relief for global energy markets after months of maritime blockade.
May 10, 2026
Football
Shakhtar Donetsk: A Ukrainian Football Team Forced to Play Only Away From Home
How Ukraine’s wartime football nomads have defied the odds.
May 10, 2026
Russia
Russia Expands Alabuga Drone Factory by 340 Hectares and Begins Re-Exporting to Iran
Satellite imagery shows the Alabuga Special Economic Zone has expanded by over 340 hectares in a year, as Russia begins shipping upgraded drones back to Iran.
May 10, 2026
Europe
Trump May Expand Troop Withdrawals to Italy as NATO Tensions Rise
Donald Trump is reportedly considering troop withdrawals from Italy and the cancellation of long-range missile deployments in Germany.
May 10, 2026
US
US Officials and Qatar Prime Minister Hold Urgent Miami Summit on Iran Peace Deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with the Qatari Prime Minister in Miami to finalize a one-page memorandum aimed at ending the war with Iran.
May 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Drones Target Rescue Vehicle and Civilian Car Amid ‘Fragile’ Truce
A 23-year-old rescuer was injured in a targeted drone strike on a fire engine in the Dnipropetrovsk region, while another civilian car was hit in Sumy as violations of the three-day ceasefire continue.
May 10, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Myth That Has Lasted Too Long
Who protects whom: Europe, America, and the lessons of war from Ukraine
May 10, 2026
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