Beneath and above a floating solar farm in ChinaDid you know? 🎓
Beneath and above a floating solar farm in ChinaDid you know? 🎓
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❗️Putin aide Ushakov said a pause has been taken in trilateral talks on Ukraine, adding that Kyiv knows “what needs to be done” for the next round to succeed.
❗️Putin aide Ushakov said a pause has been taken in trilateral talks on Ukraine, adding that Kyiv knows “what needs to be done” for the next round to succeed. Russia demands Ukrainian forces to leave Donbas which Ukraine has consistently ruled out.
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The Kremlin dismissed Zelensky’s decree allowing Moscow’s May 9 parade, calling it “clownery” and a “circus.” The comment followed Ukraine’s stated exclusion of Red Square from its weapons plan during the event from 10:00 Kyiv time, a move Kyiv linked to US-mediated talks and the planned 1,000-for-1,000 POW exchange.
The Kremlin dismissed Zelensky’s decree allowing Moscow’s May 9 parade, calling it “clownery” and a “circus.” The comment followed Ukraine’s stated exclusion of Red Square from its weapons plan during the event from 10:00 Kyiv time, a move Kyiv linked to US-mediated talks and the planned 1,000-for-1,000 POW exchange.
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Russia switched on a large-screen Victory Day parade and music at the Estonian border.
Russia switched on a large-screen Victory Day parade and music at the Estonian border. On the Estonian side, Ukraine and EU flags were displayed, along with a reminder that Putin is a war criminal.
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Ukrainian troops are taking part in Sweden’s Aurora 2026 drills alongside NATO and representatives of 18 countries.
Ukrainian troops are taking part in Sweden’s Aurora 2026 drills alongside NATO and representatives of 18 countries. Partners are focusing on Ukraine’s combat experience with FPV drones, countering air threats and modern battlefield tactics.
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❗️Belgium’s Defence Ministry plans to deliver all 53 remaining Belgian F-16s to Ukraine by 2029, with the transfers tied to the phased arrival of F-35s replacing Belgium’s current fleet. The indicative schedule lists 7 jets in 2026, including 4 already decommissioned and used for training Ukrainian technicians, followed by 5 in 2027, 14 in 2028 and 27 in 2029.
❗️Belgium’s Defence Ministry plans to deliver all 53 remaining Belgian F-16s to Ukraine by 2029, with the transfers tied to the phased arrival of F-35s replacing Belgium’s current fleet. The indicative schedule lists 7 jets in 2026, including 4 already decommissioned and used for training Ukrainian technicians, followed by 5 in 2027, 14 in 2028 and 27 in 2029.
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The parade in Moscow has started. North Korean soldiers who took part in fighting in Russia’s Kursk region marched in a separate column.
The parade in Moscow has started. North Korean soldiers who took part in fighting in Russia’s Kursk region marched in a separate column.
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Latvian police said 2 drones crashed into an oil depot in Rezekne near the Russian border on May 7, revising the initial count from 1.
Latvian police said 2 drones crashed into an oil depot in Rezekne near the Russian border on May 7, revising the initial count from 1. Several UAVs entered Latvian airspace from Russia, and at least 4 empty oil tanks were damaged. (image LETA)
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❗️France arrested Yevhen B., a Ukrainian citizen from occupied Donetsk, over suspected involvement in torture and crimes against humanity at the Russian-backed DPR’s Isolation prison in 2016-2019. Former prisoners identified him as an accomplice.
❗️France arrested Yevhen B., a Ukrainian citizen from occupied Donetsk, over suspected involvement in torture and crimes against humanity at the Russian-backed DPR’s Isolation prison in 2016-2019. Former prisoners identified him as an accomplice.
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Ukrainian Air Force cadets completed initial flight training in the UK before starting jet aircraft training.
Ukrainian Air Force cadets completed initial flight training in the UK before starting jet aircraft training. The preparation of future Ukrainian pilots continues under an international support program designed to strengthen Ukraine’s air capabilities.
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Trump said the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire could continue beyond May 11, adding that it would be good if it lasted longer.
Trump said the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire could continue beyond May 11, adding that it would be good if it lasted longer. He said he wants the war to stop and described the human losses from Russia’s war against Ukraine as the worst since World War II.
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Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions over the past day, killing 2 people and injuring 6.
Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions over the past day, killing 2 people and injuring 6. Nikopol and Synelnykove districts were hit 20 times, while Zaporizhzhia region recorded 738 strikes on 31 settlements.
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Ukraine said air defenses downed or suppressed 34 of 43 Russian drones overnight after Moscow launched Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and Parody drones from Russia, plus an Iskander-M ballistic missile from Crimea. Missile and drone hits were recorded at 6 locations.
Ukraine said air defenses downed or suppressed 34 of 43 Russian drones overnight after Moscow launched Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and Parody drones from Russia, plus an Iskander-M ballistic missile from Crimea. Missile and drone hits were recorded at 6 locations.
Russian losses per 09/05/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+1080 men+1 tank+3 ACVs+82 artillery+2 MLRS+1 AD system+1479 UAVs+7 GRCs
Russian losses per 09/05/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+1080 men+1 tank+3 ACVs+82 artillery+2 MLRS+1 AD system+1479 UAVs+7 GRCs
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