10-year-old Ukrainian defeats Russian champion at World Chess Championship
An Ukrainian chess prodigy Oleksii Nakonechnyi defeated a highly-touted young Russian champion Roman Shogdzhiev who competed under neutral flag.
Russia builds new airstrip 75 km from Ukrainian border
Satellite imagery has uncovered an airfield under construction in Russia's Belgorod Oblast that analysts believe could support attack aircraft and helicopters for Moscow's Ukraine operations.
Latvian FM: some allies allowed Ukraine to strike Russia with Western arms
Ukraine has received Western weapons without restrictions on striking Russian territory, Latvia's foreign minister revealed.
US Senate approves ban on Russian uranium imports
In a move to undercut Russia's revenue from uranium exports, the US Senate unanimously passed a bill banning Russian uranium imports.
First five underground schools to be built in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Zaporizhzhia authorities have laid out plans to construct five underground schools initially, with long-term goals of 10 such facilities.
Poland requests NATO nuclear weapon placement amid Russia’s nuclear threats
Poland officially requests deployment of NATO nuclear weapons on its soil as part of Nuclear Sharing program, citing need to bolster deterrence against Russia after Moscow stationed tactical nukes in Belarus.
ISW: Russian troops make no gains around Avdiivka, may focus shifts to Chasiv Yar
Russian forces did not advance in the Avdiivka area on April 30, a possible sign they are regrouping for a new offensive thrust towards Chasiv Yar.
Politico: Ukraine’s drone strikes on oil refineries leave Russia running low on fuel
A series of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries has sent petrol prices skyrocketing and left the country running low on fuel, according to Politico
Drone attack hit oil refinery in Russia’s Ryazan, causing fire
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defenses downed six Ukrainian drones overnight into 1 May in Voronezh, Ryazan, Belgorod, Kursk oblasts.
Russian ballistic missile strike on Odesa kills 3, injuries 3
According to Gov. Kiper, residential buildings & civilian infrastructure were hit by 3 Iskander-M ballistic missiles. This follows strikes on 4/29 that killed 5 & wounded 32, including children
NATO chief: Ukraine’s trust in allies dented by aid delays
Citing the need to restore Ukraine's confidence, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg calls for a more reliable and institutionalized framework for international military assistance.
Pentagon Chief Austin rallies allies to deliver Patriot to Ukraine
The Pentagon chief has intensified efforts to persuade European nations to part with their Patriot batteries amid growing concerns over Ukraine's dwindling air defense supplies.
Xi Jinping plans 5 day tour to European countries with economic opportunities
Xi Jinping's visit to France, Serbia and Hungary starting on 5 May aims to deepen economic ties with Europe and drive a wedge between the EU and the US.
Insider: Family of illegal immigrants helped Russian intelligence organize explosions, poisonings in Europe
Russian illegal immigrants Nikolai and Elena Shaposhnikov allegedly coordinated explosions and poisonings in Europe for Russia's military intelligence GRU while living under refugee cover in Czechia, per an investigation by The Insider.