Ukraine has carried out a drone strike on an air navigation facility in Russia, leading to the temporary suspension of drone operations at several airports, according to reports.

A two-day ceasefire announced by Russia for its May 9 Victory Day celebrations has officially begun.

Ukraine’s chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, has arrived in Miami for meetings with U.S. officials, as peace talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine have stalled in recent months.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Warsaw could take a more flexible view of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s planned visit to Russia if Slovakia agrees to unblock assistance to Ukraine.

European leaders are increasing support for Ukraine amid signs that the United States is stepping back from its involvement in the conflict with Russia. The shift became more visible after US President Donald Trump stated that responsibility for Ukraine’s future should largely fall on Europe.

New Zealand has introduced new sanctions targeting 20 individuals and entities linked to Russia, according to Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

A military logistics facility near Moscow was reportedly struck overnight on May 7, with reports indicating damage to the Nara production and logistics complex in the Narofominsk area of the Moscow region.

Fighters from Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Prymary special unit carried out a series of precision strikes against russian railway logistics infrastructure in temporarily occupied Crimea, targeting locomotives and fuel transport assets used to support Moscow’s military operations.

Under a cloud of pink, blue and yellow smoke, the balaclava-wearing group could be heard shouting "blood is Russia's art" and "disobey" as police blocked them from the building.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned that strikes on Kyiv are inevitable if the May 9 celebrations are disrupted, urging foreign countries to evacuate their diplomats.