Ukraine
War in Ukraine
Xi Meets Putin in Moscow as Ukraine Reports Truce Violations
More than 20 foreign leaders are in Russia to attend a vast military parade on Friday marking 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
May 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Evil Cannot Be Appeased’: Zelensky Urges Unity Against Russia on WWII Anniversary
Ukraine’s president also blasted Moscow’s Victory Day celebrations, where Vladimir Putin is expected to host more than 20 world leaders and oversee a large military parade.
May 8, 2025
Trump
All Eyes On Europe as US Shuts Unit Tracking Stolen Ukrainian Children
The Trump administration will no longer extend Yale Lab funding. Without another donor, the program “goes out of business shortly,” its director tells Kyiv Post. EU has a chance to save it today.
May 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
No Drones or Missiles in Ukraine’s Airspace as of May 8, Yet Tactical Bombings Persist
Despite Putin’s truce announcement, Russian forces launched guided bombs on Sumy within hours, breaking yet another “ceasefire.”
May 8, 2025
Ukraine
Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II
Kyiv Post joins others around the world in remembering the victims and reflecting on the lessons of history.
May 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
Germany Sends New Defense Package to Ukraine, Including MRAPs, Missiles, Drones
Berlin delivers 66 MRAPs, missiles, drones, howitzers, ammo, and demining gear to Ukraine in latest aid package worth nearly €8 billion.
May 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 7, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 7, 2025
May 8, 2025
Biden
‘What the Hell’s Going on Here?’ – Biden Rails Against Trump’s Handling of Ukraine
In his first interview since leaving office, the former US President says Trump is “appeasing” Putin by suggesting Ukraine should give up occupied territory.
May 8, 2025
Europe
‘Sky of the Aggressor State’ – Zelensky Envisions Domestic Production of Air-Defense Missiles
Faced with increasing attacks and question marks about supply of Western air defenses, the president said the initiative is among the “foundations of the future security architecture in Europe.”
May 8, 2025
Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 05-08-2025
Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war 05-08-2025 developments on the ground with KyivPost fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated war maps.
May 8, 2025
White House
Trump’s White House Blindsided by Hegseth’s Halt to Ukraine Aid, Report Says
New report details “haphazard policy-making” on Ukraine and “unclear” command structure within the Trump administration.
May 8, 2025
UK
British Volunteer Chris ‘Swampy’ Garrett Killed by Russian IED Explosion in Kharkiv Region
The British Army veteran had also served in Ukraine since 2014 as a combat veteran, deminer, and founder of Prevail NGO before his death on Tuesday, caused by a Russian improvised explosive device.
May 7, 2025
Putin
Putin’s a War Criminal, Trump’s Treasury Secretary Bessent Tells Congress
Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the Biden administration’s “weak sanctions” on Russia, saying it only targeted lower-level oil companies with a price cap that failed.
May 7, 2025
Zaporizhzhia
Suspected Russian War Criminal Appointed North Ossetia’s Labor Minister
Yuri Abayev, the former commander of a Russian military unit implicated in the May 2024 murder of unarmed Ukrainian prisoners, has been given a government post in the autonomous Russian republic.
May 7, 2025
Ukraine
Record Long-Range Missile Attack in Ukraine’s Black Sea Bombardment Campaign Against Russia
Russia’s main naval base in the region was targeted, but the damage isn’t clear. Kyiv, for the past week, has launched massed drone strikes mostly at Russian air defense systems and airfields
May 7, 2025
Kyiv
Kremlin Says Taking ‘All Measures’ to Protect May 9 Parade
Moscow will hold the Victory Day event on Red Square to mark 80 years of the defeat of Nazi Germany, an anniversary that comes more than three years into its Ukraine offensive.
May 7, 2025
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