Corruption
OPINION: Accounting Chamber vs. Corruption: How Proactive Auditing Saves Billions in Budget Funds
Proactive auditing is not just a new anti-corruption rally cry. Nor is it merely a technical procedure. It is already in operation paving the way toward true government accountability.
May 4, 2026
Belarus
Belarus Seeks Swap for Jailed Female Journalist Accused of Espionage, Ukraine Says
Ukraine detained Inna Kardash, accused of spying for Belarus’ KGB, after she posed as a journalist and tried to infiltrate Ukraine’s military intelligence.
May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Downs Russia's New Geran-4 Jet-Powered Drone
One of Ukraine’s interceptor drone manufacturers said a drone unit managed to down the second jet-powered Russian drone in a week using the company’s remote control system.
May 4, 2026
Ukraine
Trust in Zelensky Dips Slightly but Remains Strong at 58%, KIIS Poll Finds
Some 28% of respondents said they would like him to remain president – up slightly from 25% in October 2025.
May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
9 May: Moscow Parade With no Tanks or Missiles
Russia will hold its annual military parade on 9 May commemorating the victory against Nazi Germany in 1945.
May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Soldier Survives 2 Weeks in Russian Dugout, Returns With Captor
A Ukrainian corporal endured captivity, psychological pressure, and near starvation before managing to signal his unit and walk out alive.
May 4, 2026
Europe
Germany Prepares Wartime Supply Lines, Faces Major Gaps
Berlin is ramping up military logistics infrastructure in what Defense Minister Pistorius calls a “paradigm shift,” but structural and bureaucratic hurdles remain significant.
May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kellogg to Russians: ‘You’re Not Winning This War, You’re Losing It,’ Urges Moscow to Negotiate
Kellogg says Russia is losing the war, urges negotiations, and calls Ukraine’s fight effective, while arguing Europe – not the US – must keep the lead in supporting Ukraine.
May 4, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky: Ukrainian Drones May Target Moscow’s May 9 Parade
Zelensky says this summer will be decisive in forcing Putin to choose between escalation or diplomacy, urging continued sanctions pressure on Russia’s oil, industry, and banks.
May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Strike on Service Station in Kharkiv Region Kills 4
The attack in Merefa left four civilians dead and 16 injured, damaging homes and businesses.
May 4, 2026
Russia
Russia’s ‘Shadow Air Fleet’ Uses Algeria as Key Hub for Weapons, Sanctions-Evading Flights
Investigators identified at least 167 cargo flights to Algeria between March 2025 and April 2026, operated by civilian companies that in practice appear to be part of a military logistics network.
May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Return No. 7 From Ukraine – The Rational Power of a Great Nation
The Inevitable Demise of a Pathetic Country: Russia
May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Loses Ground for First Time Since 2024 as Advance Slows Sharply — ISW
ISW estimates Russian troops lost control of 116 square kilometers during the month, even as fighting remained intense. The setback marks a shift after months of incremental, but steady, gains.
May 4, 2026
Ukraine
UK Opens Talks to Join €90B Ukraine Loan Plan in EU Defense Shift
The initiative is shaping up as a key deliverable ahead of an EU-UK summit later this summer, part of a broader reset in relations nearly a decade after Brexit.
May 4, 2026
Drones
Drone Hits Moscow High-Rise Near Kremlin as Ukraine Intensifies Pre–Victory Day Strikes
The renewed attacks come just days before Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade – a key Kremlin showpiece. Authorities have already scaled back the event.
May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Olena Grom: ‘After 2022, Simply Showing War Is No Longer Enough’
Acclaimed Ukrainian photographer Grom tells Kyiv Post about her multimedia project “Pietà,” children shaped by war, and ethical responsibility of photography in an age of profound pain.
May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Battlefield Tech Draws Europe Despite Wartime Limits
Joint ventures give firms access to combat-tested systems.
May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 3, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 3, 2026
May 4, 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 4, 2026
Russia
Russia Scales Back May 9 Parade to “Military Lockdown” Format
For the first time since 2007, Moscow’s Victory Day parade will feature no military hardware, as authorities plan localized communication blackouts and face a sharp decline in foreign attendance.
May 3, 2026