President Zelensky urged countries not to send officials or citizens to Russia on May 9, saying Ukraine cannot guarantee safety on Russian territory and warning of possible provocations and security risks. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

In a world‑first operation, a Ukrainian Magura naval drone launched a missile that downed a Russian Su‑30 fighter jet over the Black Sea on May 2, 2025, the Defence Intelligence Directorate says. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

May 2 2025 war update: Russian and Ukrainian forces continued heavy operations with artillery, missiles and drones, including Ukrainian strikes on Russian air‑defense and radar sites in occupied Crimea.

The new U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund has begun operations with $150 M in seed capital and plans investments in energy, infrastructure, minerals and tech to strengthen Ukraine’s post‑war recovery. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}