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US says ‘we won’t be the mediators’ in Russia-Ukraine struggle

Five folks have been killed and 61 injured after Russia launched a mass drone and missile strike in a single day, Ukrainian officers have mentioned.

In the area that suffered the worst casualties, two youngsters had been among the many 51 wounded in Kharkiv late on Friday, the regional prosecutor’s workplace mentioned, whereas one individual was killed, in accordance with the regional state administration head.

Then 4 folks had been killed and eight others had been injured in Donetsk Oblast, the regional governor mentioned on Saturday.

And two extra folks had been additionally injured in Sumy Oblast, in accordance with the regional navy administration.

Russia attacked Ukraine in a single day with 183 drones and two ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian air pressure mentioned early on Saturday, with 77 shot down and one other 73 falling with out inflicting any harm.

The assault comes as US officers finalised new financial sanctions in opposition to Russia to accentuate stress on Moscow to embrace president Donald Trump’s efforts to finish its struggle, sources say.

The targets embody state-owned power large Gazprom and main organisations within the pure sources and banking sectors, an administration official mentioned. Mr Trump would want to approve the package deal.

The US has additionally pulled out of mediating in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, with State Department official Tammy Bruce saying envoys would now not “fly around the world at the drop of a hat” to mediate.

Russia’s Medvedev says no one can assure Kyiv’s security if Ukraine assaults Moscow on 9 May

The deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council has mentioned no one may assure Kyiv would survive to see 10 May if Ukraine attacked Moscow throughout World War Two victory celebrations on 9 May.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in May within the struggle with Ukraine to mark the eightieth anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War Two.

Responding to Moscow’s supply of the three-day ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned he was prepared so long as the ceasefire could be 30 days in size, one thing Mr Putin had already dominated out within the close to time period, saying he needs a long-term settlement not a quick pause.

Mr Zelensky mentioned Ukraine, given the continued struggle with Russia, couldn’t assure the protection of any international dignitaries who got here to Moscow for the normal 9 May victory parade.

“We cannot be responsible for what happens on the territory of the Russian Federation. They are responsible for your security, and therefore we will not give you any guarantees,” he mentioned.

Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president who has emerged as one in every of Moscow’s most outspoken anti-Western hawks for the reason that begin of Russia’s struggle in Ukraine, known as Mr Zelenskiy’s assertion a “verbal provocation” and mentioned no one had requested for Kyiv’s safety ensures for the 9 May occasions.

“(Mr Zelensky) understands that in the event of a real provocation on Victory Day, nobody will be able to guarantee that Kyiv will live to see May 10,” Medvedev mentioned on his official Telegram channel on Saturday.

Dmitry Medvedev is a former Russian president who has emerged as one of Moscow's most outspoken anti-Western hawks since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine
Dmitry Medvedev is a former Russian president who has emerged as one in every of Moscow’s most outspoken anti-Western hawks for the reason that begin of Russia’s struggle in Ukraine (EPA)

Tara Cobham3 May 2025 12:07

Russia used thermobaric weapons in Kharkiv assault, Ukrainian prosecutors say

Russian forces used drones with thermobaric warheads within the in a single day strike on Kharkiv, the area’s prosecutor’s workplace has mentioned.

In a press release on Telegram on Saturday, it mentioned thermobaric weapons create a strong blast wave and a scorching cloud of smoke, inflicting large-scale destruction.

The prosecutor mentioned its use might point out a deliberate violation of worldwide humanitarian legislation.

Tara Cobham3 May 2025 11:30

Five killed and 61 injured in Ukraine after Russia launches in a single day mass drone strike

Five folks have been killed and 61 injured after Russia launched a mass drone and missile strike in a single day, Ukrainian officers have mentioned.

In the area that suffered the worst casualties, two youngsters had been among the many 51 wounded in Kharkiv late on Friday, the regional prosecutor’s workplace mentioned, whereas one individual was killed, in accordance with the regional state administration head.

Then 4 folks had been killed and eight others had been injured in Donetsk Oblast, the regional governor mentioned on Saturday.

And two extra folks had been additionally injured in Sumy Oblast, in accordance with the regional navy administration.

Russia attacked Ukraine in a single day with 183 drones and two ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian air pressure mentioned early on Saturday, with 77 shot down and one other 73 falling with out inflicting any harm.

Emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Saturday
Emergency providers personnel work to extinguish a hearth following a Russian assault in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Saturday (Ukrainian Emergency Service through AP)

Tara Cobham3 May 2025 10:43

Russia’s Medvedev calls Trump’s assertion about US World War Two function ‘pretentious nonsense’

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, mentioned on Saturday that President Donald Trump’s assertion that the US had completed greater than every other nation to win World War Two was “pretentious nonsense”.

Mr Trump posted on social community Truth Social late on Thursday that “nobody was close to us in terms of strength, bravery, or military brilliance” in each world wars, and that “we did more than any other country, by far, in producing a victorious result in World War II”.

Mr Medvedev, a former Russian president who has emerged as one of Moscow’s most outspoken anti-Western hawks since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine, made his own statement at a time when Washington and Moscow are trying to reset their troubled ties while discussing a possible way to end the conflict.

“Trump not too long ago introduced that the US made the largest contribution to victory in World War Two and that he’ll introduce a particular vacation on 8 May. A vacation shouldn’t be a foul factor, however his first assertion is pretentious nonsense,” Medvedev said in a post on the VK social network.

“Our folks sacrificed 27 million lives of their little kids within the title of destroying accursed fascism. Therefore, Victory Day is ours and it’s May 9! So it was, so it’s, so it can at all times be!” wrote Mr Medvedev.

Tara Cobham3 May 2025 10:39

Zelensky lauds common ground with Trump after ‘best’ Vatican meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his brief meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican a week ago was the best that the two men have had together.

In comments released by his presidential administration, Mr Zelensky said that he and Mr Trump agreed that a 30-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow was the correct first step towards peace in the war in Ukraine.

He said he raised the topic of sanctions with Trump at the meeting, and that the response of the US president on this question was “very strong” but did not give specifics on this.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting with US President Donald Trump when they attended Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City on 26 April
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting with US President Donald Trump when they attended Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City on 26 April (EPA)

Tara Cobham3 May 2025 09:49

Zelensky insists minerals deal with US is ‘beneficial to both sides’

Volodymyr Zelensky has insisted that Ukraine’s minerals deal with the US is beneficial to both sides.

The Ukrainian president said the agreement “gives Ukraine the opportunity to defend future US investments”.

He added that Ukraine and the US have an even 3-3 split of members of the minerals fund board.

Tara Cobham3 May 2025 09:46

Russia declares state of emergency at port after Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiysk

The mayor of the Russian port city of Novorossiysk declared a state of emergency on Saturday after he said a Ukrainian drone attack had damaged residential buildings and injured at least five people, including two children.

Andrei Kravchenko, the mayor, announced his decision on his official Telegram account which showed him inspecting the damage to apartment buildings and giving orders to officials.

Kravchenko said one of the injured people, a woman, was in hospital in a serious situation.

There was no immediate comment from Ukraine, whose air force said Russia had attacked Ukraine overnight with 183 drones and two ballistic missiles.

Tara Cobham3 May 2025 09:00

US approves $310m F-16 training and support deal for Ukraine

The US state department has approved a proposed $310m sale to Ukraine for F-16 training, sustainment, and related equipment, the Pentagon announced on Friday.

The announcement came just days after Ukraine signed a separate deal with the United States, widely promoted by Donald Trump, granting US firms preferential access to Ukrainian mineral rights and funding for reconstruction efforts.

Ukraine had previously received F-16 fighter jets from US allies, under a transfer program authorised by the Biden administration.

Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway are among countries that have supplied F-16 fighter jets and training support to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.

Shahana Yasmin3 May 2025 08:30

Ukrainian forces to join UK military procession for Victory in Europe anniversary

Ukrainian armed forces will take part in a British military procession on Monday celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which marks the end of fighting on the continent during World War Two.

Ukrainian personnel will join around 1,000 UK armed forces members, including soldiers on horseback and military bands, to symbolise “the worldwide help for his or her continued combat for freedom” against Russia, the government said in a statement on Saturday.

8 May is observed in many countries including Britain, France and the United States as the date when the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany took effect in 1945.

Russia fought alongside the Western allies as the Soviet Union – which then included Ukraine. It marks the occasion on 9 May.

Britain plans various events in the run-up to the anniversary, including a military parade and a flypast, culminating in a service of thanksgiving on Thursday at Westminster Abbey in London that is due to be attended by the royal family.

Britain has staunchly supported Kyiv since the war in Ukraine began, providing billions of pounds in military aid and placing wide-ranging sanctions on Russian entities and individuals to punish Moscow for the conflict.

“In the midst of the primary full-scale struggle in Europe for the reason that Second World War, it’s becoming that the Ukrainian Armed Forces presently combating on the frontline of freedom are represented in Monday’s occasion,” defence minister John Healey said in the statement.

Military personnel from Ukraine rehearse to join British Armed Forces for the military procession on Monday celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day
Military personnel from Ukraine rehearse to join British Armed Forces for the military procession on Monday celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day (Via Reuters)

Ukraine says Russia attacked it with 183 drones and 2 missiles overnight

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 183 drones and two ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian air force said early on Saturday.

Of the 183 drones, it said it had shot down 77 and that another 73 had fallen without causing any damage.

Tara Cobham3 May 2025 07:25

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