Europe
EU Pushes for Swift Moldova Accession Talks, Transnistria ‘Not an Obstacle’
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said the bloc must act fast on Moldova’s membership to utilize a current “window of opportunity” before potential political shifts.
May 9, 2026
Russia
OPINION: Putin’s Waterloo
The embarrassment around Moscow’s Victory Day parade shows that a cataclysm looms for Vladimir Putin.
May 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian FPV Drone Strike Kills 67-Year-Old Man in Zaporizhzhia Region
A 67-year-old driver was killed and two passengers were injured after a Russian FPV drone struck their vehicle in the Polohy district.
May 9, 2026
US
US Sanctions Global Network Aiding Iran’s Drone and Missile Programs
The US Treasury sanctioned 10 entities and individuals across China, the UAE, and Belarus for facilitating Iran’s procurement of drone and missile components.
May 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Strikes Ukraine With Drones, Missile Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 43 drones, resulting in fatalities in the Chernihiv region as a temporary truce was set to take effect.
May 9, 2026
Europe
Slovakia’s PM Fico Calls Himself EU ‘Black Sheep’ During Moscow Visit
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico defended his visit to Russia for Victory Day, calling himself the EU’s “black sheep” and pushing for dialogue with the Kremlin.
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
Railwaymen’s Resilience: How Kyiv’s Oldest Club, Lokomotyv, is Reclaiming Its Identity in Wartime
FC Lokomotyv Kyiv, the city’s oldest professional club, is undergoing a historic revival. President Oleksandr Yegorov discusses Soviet myths, missile strikes, and building the future “Loko City” hub.
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
CARTOON: May 9 nightmare scenes on Moscow’s Red Square
Serhiy Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events.
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
US Efforts to Mediate Russia-Ukraine Peace Stagnate, Rubio Says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said diplomatic efforts to end the war have hit a standstill, though Washington remains prepared to mediate if circumstances change.
May 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 8, 2026
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
Norway Commits Additional $302M to Ukraine
Norway says the new contribution will help Ukraine receive critical defense equipment quickly through NATO’s PURL initiative.
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Unprecedented Wartime Decree: Kyiv Permits Moscow’s Victory Day Parade
Ukraine’s temporary Red Square no-strike order turns Russia’s Victory Day parade into a symbol of Kyiv’s restraint and leverage.
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Hopes Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire ‘Could’ Last Longer
US-brokered truce includes 1,000-for-1,000 POW swap as Kyiv and Moscow trade accusations of violations.
May 9, 2026
RSF Index Reveals Stark Divide Between Media Freedom in Ukraine and Russia
Reporters Without Borders says Ukraine improved its press freedom ranking despite war, while Russia deepened its crackdown on independent journalism.
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Orders Red Square Excluded From Target List Ahead of Russia’s Victory Day Parade
Ukraine excluded Red Square from its target list during Russia’s Victory Day parade, citing humanitarian considerations tied to ongoing negotiations.
May 8, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia Agree on 1,000 POW Exchange and Ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners and a temporary ceasefire.
May 8, 2026
Ukraine
PrivatBank CEO Reveals How Ukraine Can Fund $600B Reconstruction | Exclusive Interview
PrivatBank CEO Mikael Björknert says discussions with US and international stakeholders have moved past curiosity toward real financing Ukraine’s $600B rebuild.
May 8, 2026
Ukraine
Stalled Talks, Rising Strikes, and a Fraying Ceasefire – Ukraine Latest, May 8
Russia’s ceasefire updates, signs for dialogues with Europe, and Ukraine’s economic strain– updates from Ukraine and beyond
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Planned to Supply Iran With Thousands of Drones
Russia planned to supply Iran with thousands of advanced drones and training, raising concerns over expanded military cooperation targeting US forces.
May 8, 2026
Ukraine
Rubio Says US Weighing Global Commitments, Urges Action on Iran Nuclear Threat
Rubio said US resources must be balanced globally, while warning Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons and admitting Ukraine peace efforts remain stalled.
May 8, 2026