A new European Shield defence alliance — anchored by the UK, Germany, France, Poland and Ukraine — could redefine collective security and deterrence for the 21st century.

Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned envoys from countries whose representatives attended the Moscow Victory Day parade, lodging a formal demarche over diplomatic support for Russia.

Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova won an Italian title but was fined and had points removed by the WTA because her team missed a deadline email — father was on a combat mission. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Investigation: How American Lend-Lease aid — from trucks to tanks and food supplies — proved decisive for the USSR in WWII, revealing the massive U.S. contribution behind victory.

This historical and linguistic investigation frames Russian as a “surzhyk” — a hybrid language blending Old Bulgarian, Turkic, Finno-Ugric, Ukrainian, Greek, Polish, German and Latin elements. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

May 9 2025 war update: Russian troops continue offensive actions despite a declared Victory Day truce. Heavy assaults, drone strikes and frontline clashes mark the conflict. See details.

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) dismantled a Hungarian military intelligence network in Zakarpattia, detaining two alleged spies accused of gathering defence and socio‑political intelligence against Kyiv. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Ukrainian Parliament session as deputies vote to ratify the milestone U.S.–Ukraine minerals agreement establishing a reconstruction investment fund. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Ukrainian‑American artist Kelsie Kimberlin is honored with the Royal Society of St. George Medal of Honor and a UNA‑USA Humanitarian Award for her creative advocacy and cultural support of Ukraine.

Despite Russia’s May 8 announced ceasefire for Victory Day, Ukrainian reports show intensive combat with hundreds of attacks, air strikes and drone ops — fighting didn’t stop.

Russia‑Ukraine war update May 7 2025: despite ceasefire talks, Russian missiles and drones continue to pound Ukraine with intense frontline clashes, air strikes and ongoing combat engagements.

Canada has begun legal proceedings to confiscate the Russian Volga‑Dnepr An‑124 Ruslan aircraft grounded in Toronto since 2022, with plans to transfer it to Ukraine once the Ontario court approves.