War
North Korea has threatened an automatic nuclear response
North Korea has revised its nuclear doctrine following events in Iran and enshrined in its constitution the right to launch an automatic nuclear strike in the event of Kim Jong-un’s death. In Seoul, it is believed that Pyongyang’s decision is directly linked to the US and Israeli strikes against the Iranian leadership
Following his visit to Moscow, Fico called for dialogue
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Moscow on 8 May and stated that, in his view, the war between Russia and Ukraine was drawing to a close
Trump may withdraw some US troops from Europe
NATO believes that US President Donald Trump may decide to reduce the US military presence in Europe. US military bases in Italy, in particular, are at risk
Israel has set up a secret outpost in Iraq
Before the war with Iran began, Israel set up a secret outpost in a desert region of Iraq. The facility was used to support military operations, special forces activities and the logistics of the Israeli Air Force
Putin has spoken of ending the war and holding talks
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has stated that, in his view, the war between Russia and Ukraine is “coming to an end”. At the same time, the Kremlin announced the suspension of the negotiation process mediated by the administration of US President Donald Trump
On 9 May in Kharkiv, a Russian drone struck a high-rise building: there are casualties
On 9 May in Kharkiv, a Russian drone struck the service floor of a nine-storey residential building in the Industrial District. As a result of the attack, the number of casualties rose to five
In Poland, the military are examining an object that resembles a drone
In the Polish town of Bartoszyce, in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, a passer-by discovered an object in a field that appeared to be a drone. The area was cordoned off, and military personnel and law enforcement officers arrived at the scene
The US and Iran are preparing for new talks
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
Peskov commented on the Ukrainian president’s order regarding the parade
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has commented on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “decree”, which referred to “permission” to hold a parade in Moscow on 9 May
Zelenskyy has signed a decree regarding the parade in Moscow
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has signed Decree No. 374/2026 concerning the holding of a parade in Moscow on 9 May 2026. The decree provides for the temporary exclusion of the Red Square area from the plan for the use of Ukrainian weaponry for the duration of the event
Russia is urgently deploying forces to counter Ukrainian drones – Syrskyi
The enemy is deploying a further four regiments, 24 battalions and 162 batteries, outside of the approved plans, to counter Ukrainian strike drones.
Vladimir Putin — the man who destroyed Russia
The war against Ukraine has become a protracted and gruelling conflict for Russia, one that is affecting the country’s economy, demographics and international standing.
