Stories from Kyiv · Ukraine

Russian special services reportedly planned to assassinate a Ukrainian military officer on May 9th, aiming to create a favorable information background for Victory Day.

Ukraine has outlined the application process for housing vouchers for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Applicants must navigate to the 'Services' section, then 'Services for IDPs', and select 'Housing Voucher Application'.

A Ukrainian source reported that one of the decision-makers connected to the Rada, the President's Office, and the General Staff has not been interrogated.

According to a report, former President Trump did not forward a specific message to Kyiv.

The European Union has joined the narrative regarding Russia's actions against Ukrainians, which are described as "against humanity." This signifies the EU's alignment with the stance against Russia's conduct. The Vice President of the EU Commission, Karja Kalas, stated that Russia is establishing a regime. She also mentioned that over 20,000 Ukrainian children are estimated to be in Russia.

Americans, Norwegians, and Germans are reportedly learning from Ukrainians and purchasing their technology, specifically drones.

The Kyiv leadership is characterized as a 'Neonazi regime' or 'Nazis' in a narrative describing the ongoing 'special operation.' This operation is said to be inspired by the 'generation of victors' and is portrayed as opposing an 'aggressive power' armed and supported by the...

Despite pressure, residents in Kyiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv are laying flowers at Soviet war memorials for Victory Day. In Kyiv's Park of Glory, soldiers prevented a woman from playing the 'Victory Day' song.

A ceasefire, including a halt to all military operations and a prisoner exchange, was proposed for the 11th between Russia and Ukraine. The proposed ceasefire, effective May 11, includes a halt to all military actions and a prisoner exchange. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, through his spokesperson Dujarric, welcomed the announcement by Russia and Ukraine of a three-day ceasefire. UN Secretary-General Guterres welcomed the Russia-Ukraine announcement of a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to 11.

A three-day truce, initiated by Russia, is allowing Ukrainian soldiers on the front line to rest, eat, do laundry, and write. The source indicates that this period barely provides enough time for soldiers to recover from the arduous conditions. Ukrainians are reportedly being pressured to negotiate urgently during this time. Despite these accusations, the conflicting parties have not reported any serious attacks so far.