Russia
Russia Announces Nuclear-Capable Missile Tests Ahead of Victory Day Parade
Authorities warned that access to the area is strictly prohibited, including for both civilians and equipment.
May 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Forces Targeted Emergency Responders Over 401 Times Since 2022, Report Shows
Kremlin forces killed dozens of Ukrainian rescuers and wounded hundreds more in what researchers describe as a systematic pattern of attacks, says a new report.
May 6, 2026
Russia
Russian Military Cadets Reportedly Tasked With Guarding Oil Infrastructure as Drone Attacks Escalate
The ATESH movement said its sources among cadets at the Penza Artillery Institute report that students are being assigned to mobile units responsible for protecting energy sites across Russia.
May 6, 2026
Drones
Russian Drone Strike on Sumy Kindergarten Kills Woman, Injures 2
Two UAVs struck a civilian building as a rescue operation continues and authorities assess the damage.
Updated: May 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Putin Cares About Parades, Not Human Lives’ – Kyiv Says as Russia Breaks Proposed Truce
Ukraine’s top diplomat said the attacks showed that Russia continues to ignore “a realistic and fair” call to halt hostilities, which Kyiv says had gained international support.
May 6, 2026
Russia
Russian Oil Price Surges to Highest Since 2014 as Kremlin Reaps Iran War Windfall
Russia’s income boost comes despite disruptions to its exports in April, with Ukrainian drone attacks forcing temporary closures at key ports and refineries.
May 6, 2026
Drones
UAE Weighs Defense Fund With Eye on Ukrainian Drone Makers
The discussions come as Ukraine signals it is ready to begin exporting domestically produced weapons for the first time since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
May 6, 2026
Drones
Russia Breaks Proposed Truce Overnight With Drones, Missiles, Guided Bombs Strikes
Russia launched drones and guided bomb strikes across Ukraine just hours after a proposed ceasefire began, with explosions reported in multiple regions and civilians wounded.
May 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 5, 2026
May 6, 2026
Zelensky
Europe, US Rally Behind Ukraine’s Ceasefire Offer, Urge Russia to Accept
European officials and US lawmakers urged Moscow to accept Ukraine’s immediate ceasefire proposal and show whether it is serious about ending the war.
May 6, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine, Bahrain to Open Embassies as Kyiv Expands Gulf Security Ties
Volodymyr Zelensky condemned recent Iranian strikes on the UAE as Ukraine pitched its battlefield-tested drone expertise and broader security cooperation to Bahrain.
May 6, 2026
US
US Lawmakers Back Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal, Condemn Russian Strikes
The bipartisan group said Ukraine’s proposal was an “olive branch” and called on Vladimir Putin to accept and fully respect the ceasefire.
May 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Strikes Kill 22 in Ukraine Hours Before Kyiv-Proposed Ceasefire
The strikes came hours before a proposed ceasefire, with Zelensky condemning Russia’s “utter cynicism” in launching deadly attacks while seeking a brief truce for its May 9 Victory Day parade.
May 6, 2026
Rubio
Rubio, Lavrov Discuss Ukraine War, Iran in Call Requested by Moscow
The State Department said the two discussed US-Russia relations, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Iran, while Moscow described the Tuesday call as “constructive and businesslike.”
May 6, 2026
Ukraine War News Today - Top Stories and Breaking Updates from Kyiv Post
Follow today’s breaking news from Ukraine. Key updates, major headlines, and top stories — all in one place. Updated daily by KyivPost.
May 6, 2026
Ukraine
UK Sanctions Network Exploiting Migrants and Supplying Russian Drone Industry
The measures aim to disrupt Russia’s drone production and stop the exploitation of vulnerable migrants, officials said.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Could Be Combat-Ready Again by 2027, Estonia Says
Estonia warned that Russia could restore its military combat readiness by 2027, urging faster defense preparations and stronger deterrence.
May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINER: ‘Shoot the Archer, not the Arrow’ – How Ukraine Hunts Russian Ballistic Missiles
The White House cut Ukraine off from air defense tech that protected Ukrainian cities from deadly long-range strikes, so Kyiv switched to hunting and killing Russian ballistic missiles in Russia.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
The Battle for Ceasefires – Ukraine Latest, May 5
Internet blackouts in Moscow, mounting Russian losses, and Trump weighs in on Zelensky – updates from Ukraine and beyond
May 5, 2026
Russia
Russian Guided Bombs Strike Zaporizhzhia, One Dead, Fires Erupt Across City
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs, killing one and injuring at least eight, sparking fires and damaging homes and businesses across the city.
May 5, 2026