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On 8 May, during a speech in the Italian city of Pompeii, Pope Leo called on world leaders to ease international tensions, to renounce violence and to prevent the further spread of hatred in the world
Representatives from the US and Iran may hold a new round of talks as early as next week in Islamabad. The parties are preparing an interim memorandum, which is intended to form the basis for further agreements
The Russian Federal Security Service has tightened the rules for people meeting with Vladimir Putin in a one-on-one setting. Visitors must now hand in not only their mobile phones but also their wristwatches before the meeting
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that he did not take part in the 9 May events in Russia due to the election campaign in his country
In the capital, police have arrested a 22-year-old Russian national suspected of attempting to murder a Kyiv resident. The incident took place in the Obolon district on 8 May 2026
In his address on 9 May, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that for Ukrainians, this day is first and foremost a commemoration of the victory over Nazism, rather than a “Russian propaganda spectacle”
On 9 May, Ukraine will see warm weather with variable cloud cover. In some regions, daytime temperatures will rise to +27°C
On 8 May, reports emerged in Russia of drone attacks on an oil refinery in Perm and military facilities in Grozny. A number of Russian airports have temporarily imposed operational restrictions.
The fire has engulfed forest areas in the north of the region near the border with Russia, where foresters are unable to gain access due to the security situation.
Ukrainian drones are increasingly carrying out strikes on targets deep within Russian territory. In particular, attacks have been recorded in the Ural region, which was previously considered to be far removed from the fighting.
On 6 May in Sumy, a series of explosions rang out during an air raid alert. A hit on a nursery building in the city centre was reported.
Explosions were heard in Sumy during an air raid alert. According to preliminary reports, a nursery school was hit.
