Ukraine officially allows the Russian Federation to hold a parade on May 9 — Zelensky’s decree.
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Zelenskyy confirms ceasefire, prisoner exchange, thanks Trump for diplomacy
Zelenskyy confirmed a three-day ceasefire with the Russian Federation and a prisoner exchange and thanked Trump for diplomatic involvement https://
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Russia consents to 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange, three-day ceasefire
Today we received Russia’s consent to conduct a prisoner exchange in a 1000-for-1000 format. This was achieved with the mediation of the United States. A silence regime will also be established on 9, 10, and 11 May — Zelenskyy confirmed a three-day ceasefire. “Red Square is
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Ukraine raises 2026 defense budget, EU support
Ukraine is set to expand its 2026 defense budget to 1.56 trillion UAH, backed by EU financing expected to reach €45B next year. Funds will go to weapons, military salaries, and domestic defense production as Kyiv scales up wartime spending priorities.
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Zelensky announces 1,000-prisoner swap and ceasefire (May 9-11)
Zelensky confirmed a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange and a ceasefire for May 9, 10 and 11. “Red Square matters less to us than the lives of Ukrainian prisoners who can be brought home,” the president said.
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Rostov Air Traffic Control Center hit in overnight strike
Aftermath of the overnight strike on the Russian Regional Air Traffic Management Center in Rostov-on-Don.
— Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) 8 mai 2026
The facility is part of Russia’s unified air traffic control system, responsible for coordinating aviation traffic across southern Russia. Disruption or damage to such… pic.twitter.com/3QFkSlTbNEAftermath of the overnight strike on the Russian Regional Air Traffic Management Center in Rostov-on-Don. The facility is part of Russia’s unified air traffic control system, responsible for coordinating aviation traffic across southern Russia. Disruption or damage to such
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Ukraine tests AI-powered laser Tryzub, burning Shahed drones from 5 km
Ukraine’s new AI-powered laser “Tryzub” can reportedly burn through Shahed drones from 5 km away.
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 8 mai 2026
The Ukrainian-developed system is now in final testing and has been mounted on a mobile trailer-based platform designed for rapid deployment against aerial threats.
According to… pic.twitter.com/iJQzKCC6kuUkraine’s new AI-powered laser “Tryzub” can reportedly burn through Shahed drones from 5 km away. The Ukrainian-developed system is now in final testing and has been mounted on a mobile trailer-based platform designed for rapid deployment against aerial threats. According to developer Celebra Tech, the laser can target FPV drones at 800–900 meters, reconnaissance drones at 1.5 km, and larger Shahed-type UAVs at distances up to 5 km. The system also integrates AI-assisted targeting and radar-linked tracking to improve detection and engagement precision. 📹Celebra Tech
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Tryzub Laser: Ukraine’s New Weapon to Shoot Down Drones
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Ukraine warns it may strike Moscow’s Victory Day parade
Ukraine has the drones. The parade is tomorrow. The decision is Kyiv's. In five years of war, Ukraine has not struck a Russian Victory Day parade. Russia rejected Zelenskyy's ceasefire offer for the sixth and kept hitting Ukrainian cities almost every hour through Wednesday. A Ukrainian Fire Point FP-1 drone hit a Moscow apartment block 6 km from the Kremlin on Monday—past 10 S-400 regiments, 80 Pantsirs, rooftop guns. RFE's Mark Krutov called the strike "quite routine." Ukrainian drones range 1,600 km. Cruise missiles reach 3,000. "Enough is enough," Zelenskyy said. "Ukraine will act in kind." euromaidanpress.com/2026/05/…
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Trump accused of enabling Russia in Ukraine
I will never forgive Donald Trump for buying time for Russia to carry out war and genocide in Ukraine. He treated the demands of a war criminal as legitimate and blamed the victim. The consequences will be felt for generations