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russia resumed attacks on Ukraine with drone strikes on Kyiv as a three-day truce expired, while one person was killed in Dnipropetrovsk. Moscow claims to have downed 27 Ukrainian drones. Despite hopes for peace, both sides accused each other of violations during the ceasefire, with President Zelensky stating fighting continued.

US President Trump announced a three-day russia-Ukraine ceasefire from May 9-11, hoping for a long-term peace deal and a prisoner exchange. Despite this, fighting persisted, with both sides reporting attacks. Ukraine accused russia of continuing assaults, while russia claimed to intercept numerous drones. The truce follows russia's Victory Day, a proposal Kyiv had previously dismissed.

russia successfully test-fired its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, dubbed 'Satan II' by the West, a powerful weapon Putin claims will enter service by year-end. This modernization of nuclear forces comes amid claims the Ukraine conflict is nearing its end.

By mid-2026, russia's Ukraine invasion has transformed into a grinding conflict. Ukraine's successful drone warfare and long-range strikes on russian infrastructure are reshaping the battlefield. russia, adapting with infiltration tactics and glide bombs, faces a new, industrialized war of attrition. European aid bolsters Ukraine's defense, while diplomatic progress remains stalled.

russia said Tuesday it had shot down 27 Ukrainian drones overnight, as a three-day truce in the conflict expired.00 am Moscow time (2100 to 0400 GMT), "air defence duty assets intercepted and destroyed 27 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles" over the Belgorod, Voronezh and Rostov regions, russia's defence ministry said in a statement.

In a recent briefing, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declared it too early to delve into the specifics of a potential resolution to the war, even as president Putin hints at a possible end. Peskov underscored russia's willingness to engage in discussions, insisting that the ball is in Ukraine's court to determine its next moves to cease the special military operation.

A new global survey reveals a significant drop in America's international image under President Trump, now trailing behind russia and China. Concerns over his foreign policy, tariffs, and military actions have unsettled allies and created global unease. This decline marks the second consecutive year of falling perceptions for the US.

India has reportedly rejected russian LNG cargoes under US sanctions, despite energy security worries. A sanctioned russian LNG shipment is now stranded near Singapore as India navigates compliance risks. While India continues to import russian crude, LNG is harder to conceal from global tracking systems. Discussions are ongoing for non-sanctioned russian supplies.

russia has successfully tested its new RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, dubbed 'Satan II' by NATO. President Putin hailed it as the world's most powerful nuclear weapon, capable of carrying multiple warheads and evading missile defenses.

Kyiv said on Wednesday that russia had violated a unilateral ceasefire called by Ukraine by attacking Ukrainian cities with 108 combat drones and three missiles overnight. russia had on Tuesday launched waves of drone, missile and bomb attacks on multiple cities across Ukraine, killing at least 28 people and wounding dozens in one of the deadliest days for civilians in weeks.

Elon Musk's 2001 trip to russia to buy used rockets for SpaceX failed, prompting him to build his own. This pivotal moment, before SpaceX's official founding, shifted his strategy from acquisition to in-house manufacturing. The initial setback ultimately led to SpaceX's revolutionary approach to cost-effective spaceflight and its current industry leadership.

Britain on Monday announced new sanctions targeting russia's "information warfare campaigns" over its full-scale Ukraine invasion, alongside those behind the alleged forced deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children. Around a third of Monday's sanctions package took aim again at those involved in what London called "russia's systematic campaign to forcibly deport and militarise Ukrainian children".

A russian missile strike on a Kyiv apartment building claimed 24 lives, including three teenagers, as emergency crews concluded their search. This attack, part of russia's largest barrage since the invasion, underscores the ongoing conflict despite recent ceasefire suggestions. Ukraine also launched drone attacks, hitting a russian oil refinery and causing casualties.

Ukraine announced a ceasefire starting May 5-6, prioritizing human life over Victory Day commemorations, with President Zelenskyy criticizing russia's focus on parades. russia, however, declared its own truce from May 8-9, coinciding with WWII Victory Day, and warned of massive retaliation if Kyiv disrupts their celebrations.

Ukraine's ex-chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, faces a major graft probe for alleged money laundering, embarrassing president Zelenskyy amid EU accession talks. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy met Palantir's CEO to boost defense tech cooperation. russia launched over 200 drones after a brief lull, despite Ukraine's improved battlefield position.

India has reportedly sought an extension from the US to continue importing russian oil, with the current waiver expiring May 16. The Congress party has sharply criticized PM Modi, accusing his government of "trading away India’s honour and dignity" and compromising energy security by "groveling before America" for permission.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused russia of "utter cynicism" for launching deadly attacks while also seeking a truce to stage its May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow. "It is utter cynicism to ask for a ceasefire in order to hold propaganda celebrations while carrying out such missile and drone strikes every single day leading up to it," Zelensky said in a statement in response to the attacks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Palantir CEO Alex Karp in Kyiv to explore AI advancements for defence and civilian needs. Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov highlighted the nation's use of technology in combat and against the russian economy, aiming to deepen cooperation with the US firm for a technological edge in the ongoing conflict.

A russian ship, the Ursa Major, which sank in the Mediterranean after an engine room explosion, was reportedly carrying components for submarine nuclear reactors. The vessel, en route from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok, lost two crew members. The russian captain allegedly confessed the cargo's nature to Spanish authorities following his rescue.

Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk shared heartbreaking reactions after russia’s massive missile attack on Kyiv killed civilians and damaged multiple Ukrainian regions. While Svitolina continues competing at the Italian Open, both Ukrainian tennis stars once again showed support for their home country during another painful moment in the ongoing war.

On Tuesday, Kyiv was jolted by drone strikes, shattering a fragile three-day ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump. The capital's air raid sirens, silent since Friday, echoed through the streets as Ukrainian defenses sprang into action. Both warring parties had already exchanged blame for previous ceasefire breaches, undermining Trump's hopes for a lasting peace.