US refuses to deploy Tomahawk missiles in Germany
The U.S. will not deploy a battalion equipped with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany.
Politics
Russians coordinate disinformation campaign against Defense Minister Fedorov
The SPRAVDI Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security has exposed a coordinated Russian disinformation campaign against Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
03 May 2026
Sweden detains sanctioned tanker suspected of links to Russia’s shadow fleet
Swedish authorities have detained a tanker in the Baltic Sea suspected of sailing under a false flag and of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet, while also being listed under European Union sanctions.
France backs Ukraine’s EU alignment but rules out ‘fast track’ to membership – Minister
France supports Ukraine’s gradual alignment with the European Union ahead of full membership, but there can be no “fast tracks” to joining the bloc.
Zelensky discusses bilateral ties, EU path with Czech PM Babiš
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš discussed relations between their two countries during a meeting in Yerevan.
Ukraine ready for next round of trilateral talks, Zelensky says at meeting with Starmer
President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a meeting in Yerevan with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stated that Ukraine is ready for the next round of negotiations in a trilateral format.
Zelensky discusses strengthening air defense with Finnish PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on key priorities for Ukraine's defense, particularly the enhancement of air defense systems.
Zelensky meets PM of Norway in Yerevan to discuss Drone Deal, strengthening air defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting in Yerevan with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, focusing on strategic partnership, including the Drone Deal and efforts to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
Zelensky arrives in Yerevan
The Ukrainian President arrived in the capital of Armenia to take part in the European Political Community summit.
French FM: Russia makes freedom of information its target
On World Press Freedom Day, marked on May 3, France honored the memory of French photojournalist Arman Soldin (note: original text says Antoni Lallican, likely referring to a French journalist killed in Ukraine) who was killed in Ukraine as a result of a Russian drone strike, and stated that Russia has made freedom of information its target.
Ceasefire just to hold parade in Moscow on May 9 ridiculous, says Tusk
The one-day ceasefire proposed by Russia on May 9 is “absurd,” and Poland does not support it.
Congress concerned that Trump’s decision to reduce troop levels in Germany may send wrong signal to Putin
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, stated that President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce troop levels in Germany could send the wrong signal to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
Office of President outlines grounds for sanctions against Kiryukhin, Pozdnyakov, and Mamiashvili
The sanctions against Alan Kiryukhin were imposed due to his use of cryptocurrency tools to circumvent restrictions, while sports officials Stanislav Pozdnyakov and Mykhail Mamiashvili were added to the list for supporting the war. Ukraine expects the EU to align these decisions in the next sanctions package.
Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal to end war – CNN
Iran has submitted a 14-point response to a proposal from the United States.
Tusk warns NATO disintegration is greatest threat to transatlantic unity
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that the greatest threat to the transatlantic community is not external enemies, but the ongoing disintegration of NATO.
Greece concerned over Ukraine's conditions for use of jointly produced naval drones – media
Athens is concerned that Ukraine wants to have a say in how naval drones, which it plans to co-produce with Greece, would be used in the event of military engagement.
02 May 2026
Zelensky imposes sanctions on five individuals over national security threats
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a decision by the National Security and Defense Council to impose sanctions on five individuals whose actions threaten Ukraine's national interests, security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Zelensky announces upcoming government reshuffle, decisions expected next week
Some personnel changes within Ukraine's government structures will be approved at the Cabinet of Ministers level next week, while others will require discussion in parliament.
Peace agreement in war with Russia impossible without Ukraine's consent – Fico
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said that despite differences on some topics, both he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are interested in maintaining friendly relations between the two countries.
Zelensky, Fico discuss possibility of meeting soon
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico discussed the possibility of meeting in person in the near future.
Pashinyan expects Zelensky to visit Yerevan next week
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Yerevan on May 4.
01 May 2026
Trump's proposed 2027 defense budget excludes military aid to Ukraine – Senator King
The defense budget proposal for 2027 put forward by President Donald Trump's administration does not include military assistance for Ukraine.
Rzeszów Security Forum: Svyrydenko’s Visit Amid a Surge in Ukrainian Ballistic Capabilities
Kyiv and Warsaw Edge Toward a New Phase in Defense Cooperation
Ukraine could sign EU accession treaty by 2027, ratification to take several years – Kachka
Ukraine could complete negotiations across all clusters of EU legislation within 12-18 months after an intergovernmental conference expected in July, paving the way for signing an accession treaty.
Expert says Gulf war has become 'trap of easy solutions' for Trump
The war in the Persian Gulf has become a "trap of easy solutions" for U.S. President Donald Trump. He had expected to quickly declare victory, but the conflict has dragged on, affected markets, and is approaching the 60-day threshold after which decisions on the operation must shift to Congress.
A Masterclass in Diplomacy from His Majesty
King Charles III’s Subtle Lesson in Diplomacy During His U.S. Visit
ISW explains why Putin called Trump
Vladimir Putin used his phone conversation with the U.S. President Donald Trump on April 29 to reaffirm that he has no intention of abandoning his original military objectives in the war against Ukraine, and to portray Russia's victory as inevitable.
30 April 2026
U.S. acknowledges Russia is helping Iran in war
Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, stated that Russia is to some extent assisting Iran in its war with the United States.
Belgium joins Special Tribunal for Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine
The Kingdom of Belgium has decided to join the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression committed by Russia against Ukraine.