Poland will receive almost €44 billion from the EU for military modernization, according to Le Monde.

Poland was the first EU member state to sign a loan agreement under the SAFE programme, created to strengthen European defence in response to the Russian threat and a possible reduction in US support.

Warsaw will receive €43.7 billion for military modernization, development of its defence industry, and the purchase of weapons and critical infrastructure.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called it a “turning point” for Poland and the entire European Union. He said Europe is finally learning from history and taking greater responsibility for its own security.

Poland already spends more on defence than any other NATO member relative to its economy — around 4.8% of GDP.

Everything in Caspian port (Russia). Drones were launched before the ceasefire. Technically everything is fine… haha

Restrictions have been imposed at the airports of Grozny and Vladikavkaz, according to Rosaviatsia.

🇦🇿Первый вице-президент Мехрибан Алиева поделилась в соцсетях публикацией в связи с 9 Мая – Днем Победы над фашизмом.

@caliber_az_official

Облачная погода и небольшие дожди прогнозируются в Московском регионе с начала следующей рабочей недели, температура после похолодания в выходные повысится и будет приближаться и даже превышать двадцатиградусную отметку, сообщила "Интерфаксу" ведущий сотрудник Гидрометцентра России Марина Макарова.

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@interfaxonline

🎓 «Деды воевали — теперь твоя очередь»: как давят на студентов петербургских вузов

Активисты движения «ОТПОР» сообщают о давлении на студентов Санкт-Петербургского государственного университета. Накануне 9 мая на кафедрах начали распространять опросники о «патриотизме» и готовности подписать контракт.

По данным активиста, обучающегося в СПбГУ преподаватели давят на личное: «деды воевали — теперь твоя очередь». Студенты, давшие «неправильные» ответы, получают вызов в деканат или в военкомат.

Насколько практика охватывает другие факультеты и корпуса университета — уточняется. Фиксируем поступающие обращения.

Праздник Победы превращается в инструмент вербовки, а один из старейших университетов страны — в площадку для давления на тех, кто пришёл учиться, а не умирать.

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Russian losses per 09/05/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff

+1080 men
+1 tank
+3 ACVs
+82 artillery
+2 MLRS
+1 AD system
+1479 UAVs
+7 GRCs

Ukraine said air defenses downed or suppressed 34 of 43 Russian drones overnight after Moscow launched Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and Parody drones from Russia, plus an Iskander-M ballistic missile from Crimea. Missile and drone hits were recorded at 6 locations.

♦️دونالد ترامپ، رئیس‌جمهوری ایالات متحده، در گفتگو با خبرنگاران از آنچه «پیروزی بزرگ» در عراق خواند، تمجید کرد و گفت: «پیروزی ما در عراق واقعا بزرگ بود.»
ترامپ با اشاره به حمایت خود از یک نامزد در عراق گفت فرد مورد حمایت او «با اختلاف زیادی» پیروز شده است. او همچنین با اشاره به تحولات سیاسی اخیر افزود: «ما پیروزی‌های زیادی داشتیم، اما پیروزی در عراق واقعا بزرگ بود.»
ترامپ پیش از این نیز نامزدی علی الزیدی برای نخست‌وزیری عراق را تبریک گفته و نوشته بود: «برای او در مسیر تشکیل دولت جدیدی که عاری از تروریسم باشد و بتواند آینده‌ای روشن‌تر را برای عراق رقم بزند، آرزوی موفقیت داریم.»

Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions over the past day, killing 2 people and injuring 6. Nikopol and Synelnykove districts were hit 20 times, while Zaporizhzhia region recorded 738 strikes on 31 settlements.

Trump said the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire could continue beyond May 11, adding that it would be good if it lasted longer. He said he wants the war to stop and described the human losses from Russia’s war against Ukraine as the worst since World War II.

Ukrainian Air Force cadets completed initial flight training in the UK before starting jet aircraft training. The preparation of future Ukrainian pilots continues under an international support program designed to strengthen Ukraine’s air capabilities.

🇺🇸🇯🇵🇵🇭 Balikatan 2026 Signals Trilateral Strike Posture

The US, Japan, and the Philippines concluded Balikatan 2026 this week, with exercises stress-testing mobile strike capabilities including HIMARS live-fire drills at La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag City and terrain security operations at Balabac Island in Palawan province. The drills represent a significant expansion of trilateral interoperability across the northern and western Philippine archipelago.

The exercise is framed against sustained tensions in the South China Sea, where Beijing contests Philippine maritime rights. Japan's integration into the drills reflects its 2022 strategic shift toward a more active regional security role, deepening the US-anchored alliance architecture across the First Island Chain.

The Palawan positioning is particularly significant — placing allied forces within direct range of contested features in the Spratly Islands.

#Philippines #USA #Japan

@asianomics

❗️The US imposed sanctions on 10 people and entities helping Iran obtain weapons and raw materials for Shahed attack drone production and its ballistic missile program. The targets are based across the Middle East, Asia and Eastern Europe.