EU lacks consensus to stop recognizing Putin as Russian “president”
The European Union has clarified its stance on recognizing Vladimir Putin as the president of Russia.
Russia attacks Kharkiv, injuring three boys who were playing football on sports ground
In total, Russian attack on 8 May injured five people, including a 55-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman.
Ukrainian military stopped a Russian sabotage group in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukraine's military successfully disrupted an attempt by a Russian sabotage group to infiltrate the country in the area of Pylna village, Kharkiv Oblast.
Ukrainian NGOs voice support for Georgians protesting “Russian-style” foreign agents law
Ukrainian NGOs express solidarity with massive protests in Georgia against a Russian-style "foreign agents" law targeting civil society. They warn the law pushed by the ruling pro-Russian party risks establishing a dictatorship & derailing EU integration.
Russian proxy reports ATACMS missile hit on Luhansk oil depot
Power lines & gas pipelines damaged. At least 5 people reportedly injured.
ISW: Russia purchases aircraft equipment worth $500 mn, circumventing sanctions
Russia's aircraft manufacturer Yakovlev circumvented sanctions, procuring $500M worth of components for military aviation equipment since 2022, incl. radar & controllers.
Ministry of Energy: Russian massive attack hit power facilities in six oblasts overnight, injuring at least 3 people
Areas hit include Poltava, Kirovohrad, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk & Vinnytsia. Energy Minister Halushchenko says consequences are being assessed as workers respond
Ukrainian PM warns of ‘third world war’ if Russia prevails
Shmyhal also emphasized in the interview that currently Ukraine is seeking for military equipment, not troops from partners.
Polish Foreign Ministry: China can force Putin to end war in Ukraine
Polish FM Sikorski said "China could force Putin to stop this war." But Sikorski sees no signs Putin wants to negotiate, believes war won't end soon.
Ukraine’s Magura V5 drone destroys Russian fast attack craft in Black Sea
This adds to previous hits on Russian ships such as Caesar Kunikov, Sergei Kotov & the Ivan Khurs, etc.
ISW: Ukraine must seize initiative on battlefield to counter Russian advantages
Waiting until 2025 to launch a counteroffensive would cede the theater-wide initiative to Russia for over a year, allowing it to shape conditions, a new report warns.
ISW: Putin punishing Shoigu for failing to achieve Kremlin’s military goals in Ukraine
This follows the arrest of a deputy defense minister & suggests Putin blames Shoigu for failing to meet military goals in Ukraine. However, Shoigu's dismissal seems unlikely in 2024.
Over 100 Russian troops killed in ATACMS strike, footage shows
More than 100 Russian soldiers were reportedly killed in a Ukrainian ATACMS missile strike on a training ground in Luhansk Oblast, according to footage and analysis.
HRW: Russian troops executed at least 15 Ukrainian soldiers, who surrendered, since December 2023
The international human rights organization's report, released on 2 May confirms the authenticity of videos showing the killing of at least 15 Ukrainian servicemembers who were attempting to surrender and at least six more who had already surrendered.