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For the fifth month running, Russian casualties have outnumbered reinforcements — Madyar
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdy (call sign: Magyar) stated that the Russian armed forces have now seen a negative ratio between personnel reinforcements and losses for the fifth consecutive month.
Sofia Rotaru refuses to perform during the war: what we know
Ukrainian singer Sofia Rotaru has no plans to return to the stage whilst the war is ongoing. According to her former concert manager, Sergei Lavrov, the artist was offered €200,000 for a performance in Dubai, but she turned it down due to the hostilities in Ukraine.
Spotify will verify artists to distinguish them from AI-generated music
Spotify is launching a new artist verification system designed to help listeners distinguish real musicians from content created by artificial intelligence. A “Verified by Spotify” badge, in the form of a green tick, will gradually start appearing on artist profiles and in search results.
Cameron Diaz has become a mother for the third time: what they’ve named their newborn son
American actress Cameron Diaz and her husband, musician Benji Madden, have become parents for the third time. The couple have welcomed a son, whom they have named Nautas Madden.
The US is considering options for a military scenario regarding Cuba
The politically influential Cuban-American community in Florida is stepping up pressure on Donald Trump’s administration. Activists are calling for the complete removal of Cuba’s communist leadership, whilst Washington is open to a compromise approach.
Ukrainians have cited the reasons for their lack of trust in Zelensky
A third of Ukrainians do not trust Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Researchers have found that some people have been opposed to him since 2019. But there are other reasons too.
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats on suspicion of espionage
Austria has declared three Russian diplomats persona non grata over suspicions that they were using equipment on the roofs of diplomatic buildings for electronic espionage. According to the government, the diplomats have already left the country.
The presidents of Poland and the US discussed the presence of American troops in Poland
Polish President Karol Nawrocki and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation. The two leaders discussed security issues and the deployment of US troops in Europe.
Bulgaria has officially joined the eurozone
On 1 January 2026, Bulgaria officially adopted the euro and became the 21st member of the eurozone. The final decision to introduce the single European currency was taken by the Council of the EU back in July 2025, when it adopted the necessary legal acts and set the fixed exchange rate for the Bulgarian lev.
Mobile phone services, text messaging and internet access will be restricted in Moscow from 5 to 9 May
Mobile network operators are sending messages to Moscow residents warning of ‘temporary restrictions’ on mobile internet and text messaging services from 5 to 9 May.
Intelligence has revealed details about the Russian AI-equipped drone ‘Klin’
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has revealed details of the Russian ‘Klin’ AI-equipped drone in the ‘Weapon Components’ section of the War&Sanctions portal. In particular, it has published an interactive 3D model and information on the main parts and components of this loitering munition.
Germany is preparing its logistics infrastructure for war
In Germany, key transport hubs are being modernised in preparation for a potential military scenario. At the same time, the country does not yet have sufficient capacity for rapid mobilisation.