Russian forces step up recon activity along frontline – military
Russian troops have intensified reconnaissance operations along the line of contact in the area of responsibility of the Luhansk Operational Strategic Group of Troops.
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Staged photos and fake gifts for veterans: Russia pushes Victory Day disinformation in Ukraine
Propagandists fabricated photos and announcements as part of disinformation campaign
UN records highest civilian casualty toll in Ukraine in April since September
April this year became the deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine since September 2024, primarily due to Russia's widespread use of ballistic missiles.
War update: 71 assaults repelled in Pokrovsk sector, 193 engagements along frontline over past day
On May 8, there were 193 recorded combat engagements on the frontline, with Ukrainian Defense Forces repelling the highest number of Russian assaults in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian forces attack Nikopol and four communities in Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian troops launched strikes on the Nikopol district, injuring one person and causing significant destruction.
One killed, one wounded in Russian strikes on Kherson region
Russian forces carried out multiple attacks on the Kherson region in the past day, killing one civilian and injuring another.
Russian army loses another 1,300 troops in Ukraine in past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to May 9, 2025 amount to nearly 963,370 invaders, including another 1,300 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Ukrainian paratroopers crush Russian motorcycle raid in Pokrovsk sector
Soldiers of the 46th Separate Airmobile Podillia Brigade repelled a Russian assault in the Pokrovsk sector.
Building wall collapses on children in Odesa region, killing one boy
On May 8, in Odesa region, in one of the villages of the Sloboda community of Podil district, a wall of a non-residential building collapsed on children. One boy died and another was injured.
Minerals deal ratified: Economy ministry expects extra documents to be signed next week
The minerals deal between Ukraine and the United States, which has recently been ratified by the Verkhovna Rada, greenlights the remaining agreements, and the Ukrainian Economy Ministry expects to endorse them next week.
Special tribunal for Russia: dozens of FMs to endorse its establishment at May 9 meeting in Lviv
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Iryna Mudra, has confirmed that on May 9, during a high-level meeting of foreign ministers from dozens of countries in Lviv, political support will be expressed for the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Nearly 2,600 low-mobility people remain in Donetsk region refusing to evacuate
In Donetsk region under Ukrainian government control, as many as 2,574 solitary low-mobility individuals remain, and all of them are currently refusing to evacuate, putting themselves at risk.
08 May 2025
War update: 154 clashes reported on frontline
On May 8, there were 154 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders at the front, with more than fifty of those taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
Sybiha: Ukraine appreciates Holy See's support, hopes for Apostolic visit
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election, stating that Ukraine is already looking forward to a future visit from the new pontiff.
Zelensky holding phone call with Trump
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is holding a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Flame of Glory lit in Kyiv to mark Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism
In Kyiv, the Flame of Glory was lit to mark the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, and the exhibition ‘Our Victory’ was opened.
Ukraine looks to Vatican for continued support as President Zelensky congratulates new Pope Leo XIV
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election to the Holy See and the beginning of his pontificate.
Germany’s WW2 remembrance fuels ongoing support for Ukraine – Ambassador
Germany’s acknowledgment of its responsibility to Ukraine for the crimes of National Socialism will strengthen its support for the Ukrainian state.
No “demilitarization”, no de jure recognition of occupation – EU ministers reaffirm principles of peace for Ukraine
The foreign ministers of the EU member states, who held an informal meeting in Warsaw today, agreed on the main principles of a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, which secure preservation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, deny any legal recognition of the temporarily occupied territories and any attempts at “demilitarization”, and also deny the “non-aligned status” of Ukraine, reserving the country the right to choose its own path, including joining the EU.
European leaders who support peace can’t stand next to Putin on May 9 - Kallas
European leaders who truly support peace cannot stand next to Vladimir Putin, who launched aggression against Ukraine, on May 9 in Moscow; instead, they should arrive in Ukraine tomorrow to support its fight against Russian invaders.
Trump announces conversation with Zelensky after Ukraine ratifies minerals deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the Ukraine-U.S. minerals agreement after it was ratified by the Verkhovna Rada on Thursday, May 8.
Seven European foreign ministers recall lessons of WW2 amid peace talks on Ukraine
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, the foreign ministers of the Baltic States, Poland, the Czech Republic, Moldova, and Ukraine outlined five joint conclusions that should not be repeated in scenarios for the end of the Russo-Ukrainian war, so as not to lead to the mistakes of the past.
Putin adopts Stalin's arguments to justify aggression - German historian
Putin is using the same arguments to justify his war of aggression against Ukraine that Stalin used to justify the attack on Poland and the annexation of 1939.
Netherlands, Romania to train Ukrainian F-16 technicians
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said the Netherlands and Romania would set up a joint center for training Ukrainian F-16 ground maintenance crews.
Russia sees increase in smuggling rates – Ukraine intelligence
In Russia, since 2022, smuggling volumes have been growing annually by an average of 25-30%.
Kallas confirms EU foreign ministers’ visit to Ukraine on May 9
European top diplomats will visit Ukraine on May 9 to discuss support for the defense industry and agree on the political conditions for the establishment of the International Tribunal for the Punishment of War Crimes and the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
Russian fake: 74% of Ukrainians watched film about Putin's 25-year rule
Propagandists faked videos using the branding of Euronews and Info World
Shooting reported in Sofiyivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv, fatalities confirmed
Police in Kyiv region are establishing the circumstances of the shooting in the village of Sofiyivska Borshchahivka, Bucha district, Kyiv region, which killed several people.
MP: Zelensky may sign agreement with US on subsoil on May 9
The head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction, David Arakhamia, believes that President Volodymyr Zelensky may sign an agreement with the United States on subsoil the very next day after its ratification by the Verkhovna Rada.
Humanitarian mission buses damaged in Kharkiv region as result of Russian strike
In Kharkiv region, as a result of a Russian strike on Velykyi Burluk, Kupiansk district, on May 7, buses of the Prolisok humanitarian mission, which operate social routes in frontline settlements, were damaged.