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Canada begins confiscation of Russian An-124 cargo plane to transfer it to Ukraine
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.
May 7, 2025
![Central Gastronom on Kyiv’s Khreshchatyk reduced to façade remains after failed restoration of historic 19th‑century Hotel Kane building. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kyiv-300x174.webp)
The central gastronom in Kyiv did not survive the restoration
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}
May 7, 2025
The Shaikovka airfield and the Kubinka airbase in the Moscow Region came under Ukrainian drones attack
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.
May 7, 2025
Consequences of the russian night attack on Kyiv: 2 people killed, 5 injured, including 4 children
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.
May 7, 2025
In the Moscow region, a Russian air defense missile got stuck in a residential building
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.
May 6, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 6, 2025
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.
May 6, 2025
![Ukrainian military unit marching in London’s parade greeted with applause while King Charles and the royal family salute their presence. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kingfamily-300x184.webp)
King Charles paid tribute to Ukrainian unit at the parade in London
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
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 5, 2025
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.
May 5, 2025
![Ukrainian President Zelensky addressing a press briefing on safety risks for foreign visitors traveling to Russia’s May 9 Victory Day events. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/zelenskyy-300x169.webp)
Zelenskyy: we do not recommend visiting Russia on May 9
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}
May 3, 2025
![Ukrainian Magura V7 naval drone armed with air‑to‑air missiles over the Black Sea during the historic engagement that downed a Russian Su‑30 fighter jet. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/dron-300x169.webp)
For the first time in the world, Ukrainian naval drone Magura shot down two Russian Su-30 fighter jets
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 3, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 2, 2025
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.
May 2, 2025
![U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund logo and symbolic investment imagery highlighting joint capital and strategic projects for Ukraine’s recovery. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/agreement-300x200.webp)
The Mineral Deal has been signed. Welcome the U.S. – Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund
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}
May 1, 2025