Ukraine to get its first F-16 jets in June-July, says Kyiv military source

Kyiv expects to receive its first F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies in June-July, a high-ranking Ukrainian military source said on Friday, Reuters reports.

Sixty injured in Buenos Aires train collision

At least 60 people were injured on Friday when a seven-car passenger train collided with a locomotive and an empty train car in Buenos Aires, local authorities said, without giving details of how serious the injuries were, Reuters reports.

Russia has not given up the idea of capturing Kiev, General Pavliuk

Russia has not abandoned the idea of capturing Kiev. The critical phase of the war will come in the next 2 months, writes The Economist with reference to the commander of the Land Forces, General Alexandr Pavliuk.

Ukraine to double power imports on Thursday after Russian attacks, ministry says

Ukraine plans to double electricity imports on Thursday after a powerful Russian attack on Ukraine's energy system, the energy ministry said, Reuters reports.

Ukraine sacks two senior ministers at heart of wartime economy

Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday to sack the deputy prime minister for infrastructure and the farm minister, removing two senior officials who have held key portfolios for the wartime economy, Reuters reports.

Putin hails army 'heroes' and warns off West in WW2 parade

In recent days Russia has accused Western nations, including the UK and France, of threatening Russia. President Emmanuel Macron has not ruled out sending ground troops to Ukraine, BBC reports.

Street in France will be named after Alexei Navalny, the most famous opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, found dead in prison

A street in Paris will be named after Alexei Navalny, Lʼavenue Alexeï Navalny. An art monument will also be placed at the intersection of two boulevards, in Navalnî's memory.

European Parliament president, German development minister arrive in Kyiv

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and German Development Minister Svenja Schulze arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on May 9, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Unexpected Snow Hits Russia Before Victory Day

Moscow experienced unexpected heavy snowfall today, May 8th, on the eve of Victory Day, a major holiday commemorating Russia's defeat of Nazi Germany.

Plane Lands Gear-Down at Istanbul Airport

A FedEx Boeing 767 cargo jet landed at Istanbul Airport on Wednesday without deploying its front landing gear, as reported by the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

Ukraine War Casts Shadow on WWII Remembrance

In Berlin, Germany's capital, authorities have banned the display of Russian flags, St. George ribbons, military uniforms, medals and decorations, military songs and marches, and any symbols glorifying Russia's war on Ukraine, including the "Z" symbol, during the events commemorating the end of World War II on May 8-9.

Europeans Fear Climate Change More Than War: New Study Reveals Public Priorities

A new study by Debating Europe reveals that Europeans are more concerned about natural disasters than armed conflicts, as reported by Euronews.