International/Ukraine-Russia War

Among them, a 92-year-old couple deeply moved the attendees, becoming one of the most striking symbols of this extraordinary evening.

Zelensky said that “Red Square is less important to us than the lives of Ukrainian prisoners who can be brought home," referring to the implication that Ukraine wouldn't attack Russia's festive parade

Zelensky said Russian forces continued to ​strike Ukrainian positions during the night on Friday, with not so much as "even a ‌token ⁠attempt to cease fire on the front"

President Zelenskyy announces a "regime of silence" starting May 6 as Moscow threatens a massive strike on central Kyiv if Victory Day events are disrupted

Zenziper rejected shipment of allegedly stolen Ukrainian grain, saying "The Russian supplier of the grain cargo will be forced to find another destination to unload the cargo"

In a statement on X, Zelensky wrote, "Ukraine is preparing a relevant sanctions package that will cover both those directly transporting this grain and the individuals and legal entities."

‘It is difficult to understand Israel’s lack of appropriate response to Ukraine’s legitimate request about the previous vessel that delivered stolen goods to Haifa’, said Ukrainian FM Sybiha

Araghchi's meeting with Putin comes just days after Trump canceled an envoy trip, which included special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, to Pakistan

Romania confirmed that debris from a Russian drone fell in the southeastern city of Galați, causing minor damage

Washington issues an emergency 30-day waiver for Moscow’s crude to prevent an economic meltdown ahead of the midterms

In the capital, Kyiv, officials confirmed that four people were killed, including a 12-year-old boy

Kyiv says vessel carrying 43,000 tonnes of wheat from 'occupied territory' is part of Moscow’s war effort; Israel has not commented

The legislation introduces fines and prison terms for antisemitic acts, with harsher penalties for violence and organized offenses

During the exchange, Putin emphasized his readiness to facilitate a political and diplomatic resolution, framing Russia’s involvement as a pursuit of a "just and lasting peace."

Ukraine expands defense cooperation and security agreements across Middle East partners

New research points to a growing Ukrainian military footprint in Libya, including cooperation with local forces and involvement in strikes on Russian-linked vessels

“When I travel outside of Ukraine, I get daily intelligence updates,” says Zelenskyy, claiming Russian reconnaissance targeted Diego Garcia, Kuwait Airport, and key Gulf military sites

Announcing defense cooperation with Saudi, Zelensky stresses centrality of the Iranian threat for the new strategic partnership

Deliveries of humanitarian aid and drones reportedly began in early March and are expected to be finalized by month’s end as Moscow moves to support Tehran

Officials told The Wall Street Journal that the operation focused on disrupting shipments of ammunition and unmanned aerial systems, including Shahed drones

Putin used his Nowruz message to highlight Russia’s growing alliance with Iran, calling it a “faithful friend and reliable partner” amid rising tensions with the West

"We want the world to stop Iran as quick as possible:" The Ukrainian president says Russia is likely supplying Iran with Shahed drones and signals readiness for dialogue with Netanyahu

‘By providing drone support to Israel, Ukraine has become a legitimate target for Iran,” Ebrahim Azizi wrote on X

Zelensky says team dispatched after Washington request amid expanding regional war with Iran