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
Zelensky
Zelensky Proposes Drone Deal in Meeting With Bahrain’s King
Kyiv offered to share battlefield drone expertise as the two sides discussed regional security and expanding cooperation.
May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kyiv’s Tuapse Strikes Caused Over $300M in Oil Infrastructure Damage, Plus Export Losses
Kyiv says a series of mid-April through May 1 attacks on Tuapse directly cost Russia over $300 million in damaged Black Sea port and refinery facilities, and much more in lost oil export revenue.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
Drones and Missiles Strike Deep Into Russia, Targeting Oil, Arms Production
Ukrainian special services struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries and a military electronics plant deep inside the country, hitting fuel infrastructure and systems used in missiles and drones.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
EU Launches New Drone Alliance With Ukraine Amid Surge in Suspicious UAV Incursions
Brussels says the project is part of its broader “Defense Readiness Roadmap to 2030,” with a focus on accelerating cutting-edge drone technologies and systems designed to detect and neutralize them.
May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Offensive Power is Surging | Stefan Korshak
Korshak notes that Russia has lost a significant portion of the territory it previously seized. At the same time, Ukraine is carrying out precise strikes deep inside Russia.
May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Germany Steps Up
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is rearming Germany, bankrolling Ukraine, and picking fights with Trump – and he’s just getting started.
May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Confirms Flamingo Missile Use in Deep Strike on Russian Military Plant, Shares Video of Strike
The Ukrainian president said long-range cruise missiles hit defense industry targets more than 1,500 km inside Russia.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Calls Zelensky ‘Tricky Guy’ but Says He ‘Likes’ Him
US President Donald Trump said he supports a negotiated settlement in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, despite continued battlefield losses for Kyiv.
May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Losing More Troops Than It Can Replace for Fifth Straight Month – Defense Minister
Fedorov said Ukraine’s strategic aim is to push Russian losses to a level where “further advances become unsustainable.”
May 5, 2026
Russia
First Russian Oil Arrives in Japan Since Iran War: Media
Japan, which depends on the Middle East for around 95 percent of its oil imports, has tried to diversify its sources of energy since the outbreak of war on February 28 saw Tehran shut the strait.
May 5, 2026
Russia
Russia Blacks Out Mobile Internet in Moscow, St. Petersburg Ahead of Victory Day Showcase
The restrictions come amid heightened security ahead of Russia’s flagship annual military event – the May 9 Victory Day parade – a key Kremlin showcase marking the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany.
May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Military Plant Fortified Against Drones Hit by Ukrainian Missile Strike
The Cheboksary facility, protected with anti-drone structures, was struck by a long-range weapon deep inside Russian territory.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Warns Belarus Becoming ‘Platform for Aggression’ After Sybiha-Tsihanouskaya Talks
Ukraine’s FM Sybiha met Tsihanouskaya, warning Russia is pulling Belarus deeper into war and pledging Kyiv’s support for democratic forces.
May 5, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Warns of ‘Mirror Response’ After Russian Strike Kills Rescuers in Poltava
Russia’s overnight attack hit energy infrastructure in Poltava, killing two rescuers in a second strike. Zelensky condemned the “cynicism” and warned Ukraine will respond in kind.
May 5, 2026
Europe
‘War With Russia Was Inevitable’: Historian-Turned-Soldier Reveals Who Saw It Coming
Ihor “Batko” Zhaloba spent decades studying Russian history before volunteering to fight it. His verdict: Europe remains dangerously unprepared, and Ukraine is the continent’s last line of defense.
May 5, 2026
EU
Romanian Pro-EU PM Faces No-Confidence Motion
Tensions with the PSD escalated as Bolojan pushed for unpopular austerity measures to reduce the deficit, the biggest in the European Union.
May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 4, 2026
May 5, 2026
Zelensky
Caucasus Visits: How Kyiv Challenged Moscow’s Grip
Kyiv used the European Political Community summit in Yerevan to deepen ties with Armenia and reopen dialogue with Georgia as Moscow’s influence wanes.
May 5, 2026