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
Ukraine
Ukraine’s GDP Shrinks 0.5% in Q1 2026 as War Strain Persists
Ukraine’s economy contracted 0.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, as a result of Russia’s bombing in winter, according to a flash estimate.
May 8, 2026
NATO
Poland First in EU to Sign SAFE Rearmament Loan Deal
Poland became the first EU country to sign a loan agreement under the SAFE rearmament program, securing access to up to €43.7 billion for defense spending.
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Why Russia’s Adaptation Fails: General Jennie Carignan on Ukraine’s Edge
In this exclusive episode of “Off the Record,” host Natalka Cmoc sits down with General Jennie Carignan, the Chief of the Defence Staff for Canada, during her high-level visit to Kyiv.
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
SBU Hits Perm Oil Refinery for Third Time in Russia
Ukraine’s security service said it struck a major Russian oil refinery and a pumping station in Perm, more than 1,500 km from the border.
May 8, 2026
Putin
Putin Ready for Talks With Europe but Won’t Make the First Move, Kremlin Says
The Kremlin said Putin remains open to negotiations with European leaders but will not initiate contacts after ties collapsed over the war in Ukraine.
May 8, 2026
Ukraine
Ukrainian Magura V3 Naval Drone Found Off Greece, Triggering Probe
A Ukrainian-designed Magura V3 naval drone was discovered off the coast of Greece, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
May 8, 2026
Energy
Inside the Battle to Repair Chornobyl’s Damaged Confinement
Kyiv Post published new details on the damage to the New Safe Confinement, with repair costs exceeding half a billion dollars.
May 8, 2026
Umerov
Zelensky Says Trump Envoys Expected in Ukraine to Revive Stalled Peace Push
Efforts led by Trump to broker a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow have slowed in recent weeks as escalating tensions in the Middle East diverted Washington’s attention.
May 8, 2026
Russia
9 May: Will Kyiv Attack the Parade in Moscow?
Uncertainty hangs over Russia’s annual military parade held in Moscow on 9 May to celebrate the victory over Nazi Germany.
May 8, 2026
Russia
Russia Plans 7.3 Million FPV Drones in 2026, Syrsky Warns
Russia plans to produce over 7 million FPV drones in 2026, significantly scaling its drone warfare capabilities, but Ukraine still has the better cards, its top commander said.
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Bars Foreign Media From Moscow’s May 9 Parade Coverage
According to German outlet Spiegel, foreign journalists who had already received official approval were informed by phone that their permits had been canceled.
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
More Than 3,000 Attacks on Ukraine Healthcare Since Start of War: WHO
Some 80 percent of the attacks have targeted outpatient clinics, hospitals and other care settings, while ambulances and other vehicles accounted for the remaining 20 percent.
May 8, 2026
NATO
US Global Image Falls Below Russia Under Trump, Survey Finds
Global perceptions of the United States under Trump have fallen below Putin’s Russia for the first time, according to a new international survey.
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Chornobyl Forest Fire Triggered by Drone Crash During Moscow's Unilateral Ceasefire
A fast-moving wildfire has engulfed more than 1,100 hectares inside the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, forcing firefighters to battle flames in mined areas.
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Shifts Ukraine War Narrative as Hopes of Capturing Kyiv Fade
The Kremlin is reportedly preparing Russians for a possible end to the war in Ukraine without the decisive victory once promised by Moscow.
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Forces Keep Striking Ukraine Overnight Despite Putin’s Declared ‘Ceasefire’
Zelensky said Russia carried out over 140 attacks overnight, rejecting Moscow’s claim that it halted combat operations.
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Marks Remembrance Day, Honors WWII Victims and Warns of Renewed Aggression
Zelensky’s May 8 address marks the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism, honoring WWII victims and Ukraine’s role in defeating Nazi Germany.
May 8, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: The Ukrainian Dimension of Victory Day
Ukraine’s fight is not just about its present and future, but also about the need for an honest acknowledgment of its past.
May 8, 2026
Russia
Russia Lines Up Another ‘Doomsday’ Sarmat Missile Test Ahead of Symbolic May 9 Window
The missile – touted by Putin as a cornerstone of Russia’s next-generation nuclear arsenal – has reportedly suffered repeated setbacks, including failed launches in 2024-25.
May 8, 2026