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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
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
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
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
June 6, 2026
