These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of May 9, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of May 8, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

⚡️The U.K. Defense Ministry was struck by a cyberattack likely carried out by Chinese hackers, Sky News reported on May 7.

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⚡️ FT: Russia plotting 'violent sabotage' across Europe, intelligence agencies warn.

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⚡️Reuters: US, most EU nations abstain from attending Putin's inauguration.

The U.S. and the majority of European Union nations will not attend the Kremlin ceremony for Vladimir Putin's inauguration for another six-year presidential term on May 7.

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⚡️ Spanish defense minister: Ukraine receives Patriot missiles from Madrid.

Ukraine has received Patriot anti-aircraft missiles from Madrid, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles announced on May 6, according to the EFE news agency.

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⚡️ Netherlands to begin F-16 aircraft deliveries to Ukraine in autumn.

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⚡️ The EU is planning to prohibit political parties and think tanks from accepting Russian funding as part of its latest round of sanctions against Moscow, Bloomberg reported on May 6.

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I spoke with President of Poland Andrzej Duda and thanked him for his unwavering support for the Peace Formula and confirmation of his attendance at the Peace Summit in Switzerland.

We discussed steps to ensure the broadest possible participation of Global South countries.

BREAKING: Biden signs $61 billion aid bill for Ukraine.

U.S. President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid bill containing close to $61 billion for Ukraine into law on April 24, marking the final step of the legislative process.

⚡️Latvia's Education Ministry will decide to gradually phase out Russian as a second foreign language in the country's schools, the media outlet Delfi reported on April 21.

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⚡️Norway will provide Ukraine with new contributions, including funding, to improve the country's air defense, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told the TV2 media outlet on April 21.

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Dnipro became another city where the Made in Ukraine economic platform was presented. We are paying special attention to the Dnipropetrovsk region. This region provides a significant part of Ukraine's economic power, and it is our duty to strengthen it. The more jobs and

Amendments to H.R.8035 - Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, are going up for a vote now in the US House. After that, final vote on the bill will commence.

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⚡️ Second Russian aircraft forced to turn around after Tu-22M3 bomber destroyed.

A Russian military aircraft turned around after Ukraine shot down the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber, preventing another barrage of missiles, military intelligence spokesman Andrii Yusov said.

Russia struck two food export terminals at Ukraine's Pivdennyi port today, one of which is owned by a Singaporean company. Agricultural products destined for Asian and African countries were destroyed in them.

Dear partners in the Global South, this is Russia's true attitude

⚡️ Top Russian colonel reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike on occupied Luhansk.

A Ukrainian missile strike in occupied Luhansk last week killed Russian Colonel Pavel Kropotov, local Russian media reported on April 19.

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The Pentagon is prepared to quickly send Ukraine military equipment if Congress approves the aid bill that is scheduled for a vote this weekend, Politico reported on April 19, citing sources.

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⚡️ German drone manufacturer opens factory in Ukraine.

Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, opened a drone factory and development hub in Ukraine, the company announced.
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