While Xi tours Europe, China feeds Russia's war machine (kyivindependent.com)
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Belgium to allocate nearly $10 million for Ukraine's energy infrastructure restoration (kyivindependent.com)
Slovak citizens raise funds to buy over 2,500 shells for Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
A Slovak fundraising campaign for the Czech ammunition initiative has raised enough money to buy 2,692 shells for Ukraine, the Czech News Agency reported on May 8.
Czech president says first batch of shells to arrive in Ukraine in June (kyivindependent.com)
The first batch of ammunition purchased by allied countries under the Czech-led initiative is expected to arrive in Ukraine in June, Czech President Petr Pavel told German broadcaster ARD on May 8.
US State Department: US preparing more aid packages for Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
"We are working on other packages. I think you can expect to see us get back to the kind of tempo that we were at before we had this break in funding," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters.
Source: SBU hits 2 oil depots in Russia's Krasnodar Krai (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine's State Security Service (SBU) hit two oil depots in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on May 9, a source privy to the information told the Kyiv Independent.
UK's Cameron to warn that West has not learned lessons of Ukraine-Russia war (kyivindependent.com)
U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron is expected to say NATO needs to adopt a harder edge for a tougher world during a speech at the National Cyber Security Centre on May 9.
Shmyhal: Russian attacks have damaged over 800 heating facilities in Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Russian attacks have damaged or destroyed over 800 heating facilities across Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on May 8.
Zelensky dismisses head of State Security Administration (kyivindependent.com)
Lithuanian FM backs sending Western military trainers to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Western military personnel training Ukrainian troops on the ground rather than in NATO countries would have practical advantages, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis told the Guardian in an interview published on May 9.
NATO military chair: 'It's not too late for Ukraine,' Russia's progress limited (kyivindependent.com)
Lieutenant Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, said the most important thing now was that members of the military alliance continue to send aid.
Hungary's FM opposes NATO's long-term Ukraine aid plan, calls it 'crazy mission' (kyivindependent.com)
Budapest will not participate in NATO's long-term plan to support Ukraine, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on May 8, calling it a "crazy mission," according to Reuters.
Germany will provide Ukraine with 45 million euros for energy restoration (kyivindependent.com)
Ukrainian Defense Industry: Kyiv catches up with Russia in Shahed drone analog production (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine has caught up with Russia in the production of domestically-made kamikaze drones similar to Iranian-designed Shahed-131/136, Herman Smetanin, the head of the state-owned Ukrainian Defense Industry company, said in an interview with ArmyInform published on May 8.
Zelensky holds 'focused' call with Orban, invites him to peace summit (kyivindependent.com)
President Volodymyr Zelensky held "a lengthy and focused" call with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on May 8, Zelensky wrote on X.
Leaders of Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Council of Europe confirm participation in global peace summit (kyivindependent.com)
The peace summit will be held in Switzerland on June 15-16, and will focus on peace in Ukraine under the terms of Zelensky’s 10-point peace formula, a plan that calls for a complete withdrawal of Russian troops from occupied Ukrainian lands....
Never again? Again. (Photos) (kyivindependent.com)
Warning: This article contains graphic images. The slogan "Never again" emerged in response to the Holocaust and other atrocities of World War II as a vow of humanity to prevent such horrific events from being repeated. On May 8, the world marks Victory in Europe Day, celebrating 79 years since
Ukraine marks first 'Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism' in WWII since official date change in 2023 (kyivindependent.com)
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law in 2023 officially changing the date of Ukraine's World War II commemoration to May 8, aligning it with most of Europe and indicating a full break from the Soviet-era holiday.
Austin: Too early to see effects of US aid on Ukraine's front lines (kyivindependent.com)
It is still "very early on" to see improvements on the frontline after the first batch of U.S. weapons started flowing to Ukraine, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told senators on May 8.
Parliament restores limited access for journalists during plenary sessions (kyivindependent.com)
Only up to 30 journalists will be allowed to work in the parliament's building at once due to security measures.
Media: Investigation shows Russian forces may use satellite systems made in Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
About 22,000 Gilat SkyEdge internet communications systems, valued at $5 million, were imported to Russia in 2023. The systems were manufactured at a facility in Uzhhorod, Ukraine.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 39 missiles, 20 drones overnight (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine intercepted 33 Kh-101/Kh-505 cruise missiles, four Kalibr cruise missiles, two Kh-59/Kh-69 guided missiles, and 20 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
Russia launches large-scale attack against Ukraine, hitting energy infrastructure (kyivindependent.com)
Russian forces launched a large-scale attack against Ukrainian cities overnight on May 8. Russia launched cruise and ballistic missiles, rockets, and Shahed-type drones throughout the night, Ukraine’s Air Force reported....
Updated: Russia launches large-scale attack against Ukraine, hitting energy infrastructure (kyivindependent.com)
Russian forces launched a large-scale attack against Ukrainian cities overnight on May 8.
Reuters: Half of North Korean missiles fired by Russia blow up in mid-air, Ukraine's top prosecutor says (kyivindependent.com)
While the number of missiles Pyongyang has given to Moscow remains a tiny percentage of Russia's overall stockpiles, Ukraine and its allies are concerned about the growing ties between the two countries.
