Russia

Massive airstrike on Kyiv overnight kills at least four, officials say Russia launched a large-scale overnight airstrike on Kyiv, killing at least four and wounding dozens as drones and missiles …

Ukrainian Strikes in Russia Cause Damage Ahead of Victory Day Despite Ceasefire Claims Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on May 8 struck sites inside Russia despite truce claims, disrupting Victory …

Russia Warns Against Armenia-EU Ties Ahead of June 7 Parliamentary Vote Moscow warns Armenia’s closer ties with the EU could bring political and economic fallout as Yerevan hosts European summits …

PCK refinery cuts throughput to 80% after Russia halts Druzhba crude transit Russia halted Druzhba transit on May 1, forcing the PCK refinery near Berlin to cut throughput to 80% …

Moscow Victory Day parade without military hardware as Kremlin cites threat from Ukrainian drones Russia will stage the May 9, 2026 Moscow Victory Day parade without military hardware, citing the …

Bundestag to switch from Signal to Wire after phishing attack on senior officials Bundestag to switch from Signal to Wire after phishing attacks on senior officials; presidium cites months of …

Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Oil Above $107 as Iran-Russia Talks and Lebanon Crossfire Intensify Global oil markets stay elevated above $107 as diplomatic engagement between Iran and Russia unfolds …

Russia halts Kazakh oil via Druzhba pipeline, putting Schwedt refinery supplies at risk Russia will halt Kazakh oil via the Druzhba pipeline on May 1, 2026, threatening Schwedt refinery supplies …

German Intelligence Warns Signal Accounts Compromised, Sensitive Data May Flow to Russia German intelligence warns that compromised Signal accounts are leaking sensitive information to Russia; Bundestag groups and party offices …