Trump promises full ceasefire in Ukraine “pretty soon” as peace talks focus on “dividing up lands”
The US President is optimistic that a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is imminent despite obvious challenges in the negotiations.
Ukraine’s skies are empty except for F-16s—and the military doesn’t want civilians filming them
The Ukrainian Air Force is urging civilians to avoid filming F-16 jets, warning that such footage could provide crucial intelligence to Russian forces.
RBC: Putin aims to showcase Kursk victory at May 9 parade, but Ukraine still controls 100km²
After a month of intense clashes, Russia’s push to dominate Kursk faces setbacks as Ukrainian troops withdraw strategically, preserving some control.
Bloomberg: France and Italy block € 5B EU ammo fund for Ukraine as larger € 40B plan stalls too
What began as a €40 billion military aid proposal has dwindled to a €5 billion ammunition fund that now also faces uncertain prospects.
Germany confiscates Russian “shadow fleet” tanker with $ 43 million of oil
Germany now owns the tanker and is considering a name change.
UK tech is protecting Ukrainian drones from Russian hackers in real-time
Advanced anti-malware technology tracks drone behavior and flags deviations from normal operations.
Ukraine’s FrankenBuk air defense system combines Soviet Buk-M1 with Western Sea Sparrow missiles
This modification allows Ukraine to maintain defensive capabilities while shifting away from diminishing Soviet-era missile stocks.
After Kursk withdrawal, Ukraine launches surprise offensive in Russia’s Belgorod
In a swift reversal, Ukraine’s new Belgorod operation goes from being labeled a fabrication to a strategic counteroffensive against Russia’s growing troop presence.
Lithuania sends Ukraine cutting-edge AI drones that don’t just avoid Russian jamming—they overcome it
The GA-10FPV-AI boasts advanced anti-jamming technology, precise lock-on-target capability, a 3 kg warhead, and a striking range of up to 20 km.
Norwegian army drops tennis balls on tanks to test Ukraine’s FPV drone tactics
Norway examined top-attack drone threats in Joint Viking 2025.
Ukraine’s new aerostat-mounted drones use infrared sensors to spot and destroy Russian Shaheds
By elevating interceptor drones with aerostats, Ukraine gains a strategic edge—detecting and engaging Russian Shaheds earlier than ground-based systems allow.
After 218 days in Russia, Ukraine is ending its Kursk campaign
Ukraine’s Kursk campaign, which drained Russian forces for half a year, is ending. With crucial US-Ukraine talks underway, is the battlefield now shifting to diplomacy?
Forbes: New Ukrainian Seth drones wipe out Russian vehicles in “lazy circles” over Toretsk
Toretsk, once seen as a stepping stone for Russia’s advance, is now a graveyard for its armored units.
Elon Musk: “Starlink will never turn off for Ukraine”
SpaceX's CEO insists Starlink will stay online in Ukraine, dismissing claims that the US considered using it as leverage.