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Ukraine hit by second day of large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes

Widespread nature of attacks prompts warnings that Moscow is trying to overwhelm air defence systems Russian missiles and drones are pounding Ukraine for a second day, as almost continuous heavy attacks hit the country, with Kyiv bearing the brunt of an assault that has killed at least eight people, including a 13-year-old, and injured 44 in the capital. The overnight attacks followed heavy daylight raids with missiles and drones across the country on Wednesday, one of the longest single attacks

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Latvian prime minister resigns amid row over drone incursions

Evika Siliņa stands down after coalition collapses following sacking of defence minister Europe live – latest updates Latvia’s centre-right prime minister has resigned over her government’s handling of Ukrainian drones that strayed into Latvian territory from Russia, bringing down her coalition government months before elections, due in October. Evika Siliņa announced her resignation on Thursday, a day after the Progressives party, her left-leaning coalition partner, withdrew its support over

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Latvian PM Evika Silina resigns over response to drone incursions - BBC

Latvian PM Evika Silina resigns over response to drone incursions  BBC Latvia prime minister resigns days after ‘stray’ drone incursion – Europe live  The Guardian Latvian Prime Minister Silina resigns over handling of Ukraine drone incidents  Reuters Ukrainian drone strike on empty Baltic fuel depot prompts top-level resignation – in Latvia  Defense News Latvian Prime Minister Siliņa resigns after border drone incidents  Yahoo

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One dead and 40 injured as intense Russian strikes on Ukraine continue – Europe live

Russia has deployed more than 1,500 drones in the last two days, according to Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy After a tense day of intense attacks on Wednesday, Russia has continued its strikes on Ukraine overnight, with at least one dead and 40 injured in the capital, Kyiv, after reported hits on civilian infrastructure. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to the strikes, saying: “These are definitely not the actions of those who believe the war is coming to an end. It is

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Russia targets Ukraine with more than 200 drones in daytime assault

Moscow and Kyiv trade long-range attacks after brief truce and Donald Trump’s assertion war could end soon Europe live – latest updates Russia targeted Ukraine with more than 200 drones in a large-scale daytime assault on Wednesday, hours after a previous barrage of civilian areas had killed at least eight people. The strikes came as Kyiv and Moscow traded long-range attacks after a brief ceasefire, and despite the latest suggestion from Donald Trump that the war could soon come to an end. Co

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Russian foreign minister says ‘nothing is happening’ in US talks on Ukraine as peace process is stuck – Europe live

Sergei Lavrov comments before leaders of the ‘Bucharest Nine’ meet later today with Nato’s secretary general Mark Rutte Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said that despite some early positive signs about the US-Russia relations under Donald Trump, “nothing is happening” in reality as the peace process to end the war in Ukraine appears to be stuck. Speaking to Russian media, Lavrov said that “good words” on potential cooperations with the US had brought no results so far as “nothing is hap

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Bosnia and Herzegovina left vulnerable by policy clash with US, representative says

Christian Schmidt says the multi-ethnic nation may fall apart thanks to pressure from the US and Russia The UN high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina has warned about the possible destruction of the multi-ethnic state after he was forced to resign in a policy clash with the US, seemingly complicated by the commercial interests of a firm linked to Donald Trump Jr that is seeking to make investments in the region. German Christian Democrat politician Christian Schmidt is set to explain his

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Teen bedroom art installation shines spotlight on Ukraine’s stolen children

Since the start of the current conflict, more than 20,500 Ukrainian children have been taken by Russia It looks like a typical teenager’s bedroom: football shirts on the wall, crumpled clothes on the floor, exercise books open on the desk. But it is a work of political art, intended to evoke the empty rooms of more than 20,500 Ukrainian children unlawfully taken to Russia. The work was on display on Monday at the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, as delegates from 63 countries

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Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff accused in Ukraine corruption investigation

Anti-graft agencies say Andriy Yermak suspected of participating in criminal group that laundered $10.5m in housing project, which he denies ownership in Ukrainian authorities have named Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s powerful former chief of staff as a suspect in a major corruption investigation, a move likely to pile pressure on the president’s office at a sensitive moment in the war with Russia. Kyiv’s political class was rocked by a wide-ranging probe last year that had fuelled public anger and promp

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Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close.’ But That’s Not All He Said. - The New York Times

Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close.’ But That’s Not All He Said.  The New York Times Analysis: Putin hints he might end Russia’s war in Ukraine. But why now?  CNN Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end  Reuters Putin says Russia-Ukraine war ‘coming to an end’  The Hill Why is Putin now talking about the war in Ukraine ‘coming to an end’?  The Guardian

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EU rejects Putin call for Gerhard Schröder role in Ukraine peace talks

Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas says Kremlin-friendly former German chancellor cannot be considered impartial Europe live – latest updates The EU on Monday dismissed Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that the Kremlin-friendly former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder could serve as a European mediator in peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Over the weekend, the Russian leader put forward Schröder – a longtime ally – as a possible figure to help restart talks with Europe, saying he would “per

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UK households bracing for new cost of living crisis, report finds

PwC survey reports fast fall in consumer confidence with people worried about Iran war’s impact on economy and personal finances British households are bracing for a new cost of living crisis, as the impact of the Middle East conflict dampens confidence in the economy and personal finances, a survey has suggested. Consumer confidence in the UK has dipped over the last three months at the fastest rate since June 2022, when inflation in the UK was soaring as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukrain

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Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire - Reuters

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire  Reuters Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 9, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating U.S.-brokered ceasefire  CBS News Russia kills three Ukrainians in 24 hours, accuses Kyiv of violating truce  Al Jazeera Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off  Reuters

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Russia accuses Ukraine of violating U.S.-brokered three-day truce - AP News

Russia accuses Ukraine of violating U.S.-brokered three-day truce  AP News Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 9, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire  NPR Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off  Reuters Putin Says Ukraine Ceasefire Prompted By Kyiv Security Warnings  Bloomberg.com

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