After 1,494 days in Russian captivity, a Ukrainian defender is finally back home. Tomorrow is his mother’s birthday. For years, she waited for the moment she could see and hug her son again – and now, he will finally be home for her birthday. Ukrainian defenders released from Russian captivity are calling their families, crying.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Kyiv following a Russian strike on a residential apartment building. As of now, five people have been killed by Russia, and more than 10 people remain missing. Around 40 people were injured in the attack, while 28 have been rescued from the collapsed building. Russia’s actions clearly show.

💬 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “The most effective tools are those that can physically stop the Russians.” Speaking at the Bucharest Nine Summit, President Zelenskyy stressed that Europe’s security depends on stronger cooperation, joint defence capabilities, and faster adaptation to modern threats. Ukraine is already sharing its battlefield-tested expertise in countering drones and combined.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking at a meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, condemned Russia’s systematic abduction of Ukrainian children and called for stronger global action to bring them home. He stressed that almost 50 countries are now united in these efforts. “Almost every month, we see results. Children.

Europe Day is a great moment to mark what we share — and we truly share so much. Historically, culturally, and by its values, Ukraine has always been part of Europe. This connection grows stronger every day through reforms, steady progress towards EU membership, and our common projects. But above all, it is our shared.

World War II didn’t begin with a lone invasion – it began with a deal. In 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to divide Europe. Days later, they both invaded Poland from opposite sides. The Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact laid the groundwork for the horrors that unfolded.

💬 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “If the one person in Moscow who cannot live without war cares only about one parade and nothing else, that’s a different story. Ukraine is ready to work for peace.” Russia asks for silence for its 9 May parade – from the very country it attacked and expected to.

On May 5, Russia struck a kindergarten in Sumy, killing a woman and injuring several people. The attack caused a large-scale fire at the impact site. Russia’s war continues to bring devastation to Ukrainian cities, demonstrating once again that Russia has no intention of stopping its aggression.

Russia’s war machine is not invincible – and the Kremlin feels it. If the planned 9 May parade in Moscow does not feature military equipment, it will be the first time in many years. Now is the time to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions targeting its oil revenues, military industry, banks, and shadow fleet..

40 years ago, the Chornobyl disaster shook the world. Today, the threat of another nuclear catastrophe is once again real. Russia is deliberately targeting nuclear facilities in Ukraine, holding workers hostage, putting millions of lives at risk, and causing huge economic losses. The international community must act together to protect people and the planet from.