Guardian: Trump thwarts EU plans when he calls for direct talks with Russia
The Guardian reports that Trump's intervention on Ukraine-Russia talks postponed British sanctions and disrupted European unity on pressuring Moscow.
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“The clock is ticking”: Germany threatens Russia with sanctions over failure to comply with ceasefire
US President Donald Trump is considering flying to Istanbul to participate in the Ukraine-Russia meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Two Ukrainians accused of involvement in arson attack on shopping centre in Warsaw ordered by Russia
Polish prosecutors have charged two Ukrainian citizens with a coordinated arson attack on a Warsaw shopping centre in May 2024.
Ukraine finds over 20 components from the US and other countries in Russia’s new cruise missile
A new Russian missile called S8000 "Banderol" contains 10 American microchips, revealing complex international technology networks.
Hungarian journalist has revealed details of Budapest’s spying on Ukraine: It started several years ago
Hungarian intelligence services have been focusing their espionage efforts on Ukraine rather than Russia for years, according to journalist Szabolcs Panyi who cited NATO security officials.
Zelenskyy and European leaders offer Russia 30-day ceasefire in call with Trump during
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders proposed a 30-day complete ceasefire to Russia during a phone call with US President Donald Trump on 10 May.
Ukraine’s Interior Ministry suspends six high-ranking officials of the National Guard
Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities conducted searches at the homes of National Guard Commander Oleksandr Pivnenko and five senior officers as part of a major corruption investigation involving defense procurement.
US Embassy warns of threat of Russian attacks in coming days
The US Embassy in Kyiv has warned American citizens to prepare for potential Russian airstrikes that could occur within days.
Macron, Starmer, Merz and Tusk arrive in Ukraine for “coalition of the willing” meeting
Four European leaders arrived in Kyiv on 10 May to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine amid renewed calls for a ceasefire with Russia.
For the first time, SBU exposes Hungarian intelligence agents who were spying against Ukraine
Ukrainian counterintelligence detained two people in Zakarpattia who allegedly collected military intelligence for Hungary, including how locals might react to Hungarian troops entering the region.
UN reports sharp rise in civilian casualties in Ukraine due to Russian ballistic missile attacks on major cities
At least 209 civilians died and 1,146 were injured in Ukraine during April 2025, making it the deadliest month since September, according to a UN human rights report.
Japan provides infrastructure inspection equipment to Ukraine
Ukraine received vehicles and tools from Japan to inspect damaged roads and bridges under a joint emergency recovery project. Since early 2023, Japan and Ukraine have coordinated more than $700 million in recovery aid.
European Parliament adopts resolution on return of Ukrainian children
The European Parliament condemned Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children in a resolution that calls for their immediate return and demands accountability for what it terms a "genocidal strategy."
Czech politician outraged Russians with his socks at meeting with Zelenskyy
When asked about Russian outrage, Kopečný said they've been "bombarding Ukrainian cities for four years" but get upset over socks. "I wish they showed the same sensitivity to cities where they cause exactly this."
Lithuania’s parliament declares it will never recognize Russian annexations in Ukraine
Lithuania’s parliament unanimously adopted on 8 May a resolution, declaring it will never recognize Ukrainian territories seized by Russia, either legally or in practice.
Yermak met online with Kellogg and Witkoff to discuss pressure on Russia
Head of the President's Office Andrii Yermak held online talks with US and European officials to discuss implementing a complete 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1169: Russia’s AI drones outpace Ukraine’s defenses as US pushes for direct Kyiv-Moscow talks
Russia has adapted its Shahed drone tactics to evade Ukrainian air defenses by using swarm launches, radar decoys, and higher-altitude flight paths.
Newly elected German Chancellor Merz plans to visit Ukraine “in the near future”
Newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced plans to visit Ukraine soon as he pushes for a lasting ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine faces criticism over delivery delays and high commissions
Czech companies procuring artillery shells for Ukraine are charging commissions up to four times higher than Ukrainian state agencies would, an investigation has found.
Despite war, Ukraine makes notable strides in fighting corruption – OECD chief says
Ukraine has achieved 73% of OECD average integrity standards despite facing an aggressive war, the organization's Secretary General announced in Kyiv on 5 May.