Kyiv’s Central Gastronom on Khreshchatyk — part of the former Hotel Kane built in 1873 — didn’t survive planned restoration: only its façade remains amid preservation concerns and activist protests. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Ukrainian operations reportedly hit Russia’s Shaikovka airfield in Kaluga — home to bombers and missiles — and the Kubinka airbase near Moscow, key strategic aviation targets amid ongoing conflict.

In a nighttime Russian attack on Kyiv, two people — including an infant — were killed and five others injured, four of them children, as emergency crews work at damaged residential sites.

Explores why many countries avoid officially calling Putin a criminal — from legal immunity for heads of state to geopolitical interests, varying ICC jurisdictions and international legitimacy debates.

In Russia’s Moscow Region, a Russian air‑defense missile ended up lodged in a residential building — captured in photos from the scene, raising questions about misfire or debris hazard amid ongoing military tensions.

Trump has finally acknowledged that the “good guy” Putin wants to take over all of Ukraine. Putin wants it, and Trump is stopping him, says the President of the United States, who himself wants to conquer Greenland, Canada, and Panama. Meanwhile, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is eyeing Taiwan and strategically important uninhabited islands in the Pacific Ocean (to start with). […]

An exploration of Ukraine’s enduring resilience, deep historical legacy and expanding global influence — how a nation shaped by trials continues to impact the world.

Ukrainian pilot Hennadiy Matulyak, “Forever 44,” died heroically in aerial combat over Kyiv, diverting his failing aircraft to save civilians and earning the Hero of Ukraine title posthumously. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

May 6 2025 war update: Russian missiles, drones and artillery continue to strike Ukraine, fueling intense frontline clashes and significant military pressure across multiple sectors.

As Trump faces fresh political pressure, some lawmakers have introduced impeachment articles — but GOP control of Congress and past setbacks make a third impeachment highly uncertain. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

At the 80th anniversary parade in London, Ukrainian defenders were welcomed with loud applause as King Charles saluted and paid tribute to the unit — a symbolic show of UK solidarity with Ukraine. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

May 5 2025 war update: Russian troops press attacks with missiles, drones and artillery as intense frontline clashes persist and Ukraine reports ongoing combat losses and defenses holding.