JD Vance at it again—parroting Trump’s line with zero mention of Ukraine’s sovereignty. Just defeatist noise about how “both sides” need to decide.

“The war in Ukraine won’t end anytime soon. Russia and Ukraine must make that decision,” he said. No word on who invaded whom.

The number of wounded in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 28 after a Russian strike on civilian infrastructure.

Homes, a university, and key facilities were damaged in the attack.

Russian forces are increasingly using motorcycles to quickly bypass zones targeted by Ukrainian drones and artillery. Border Guard Brigade “Pomsta” destroyed one such assault group near Kupyansk — eliminating 10 motorcycles, 2 ATVs, and 8 Russian troops.

At least one Ukrainian UAV reportedly hit Russia’s GRU radio-technical intel complex "Zvezda" near Stavropol — again. This secretive site (unit №33443) is key to Russia’s space signals intelligence.

🇺🇸 The U.S. wants a swift breakthrough in Ukraine talks — otherwise, Trump will have to decide how much more time to spend on it, says Marco Rubio on Fox News. “There’s no military solution to the war.”

https://www.foxnews.com/video/6372195430112

🇷🇺 Putin may shift focus in Ukraine war to short-term goals — holding seized land and fixing Russia’s economy, per CNN. U.S. intel sees this as a possible opening for peace talks, but officials remain skeptical.

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/01/politics/intelligence-putin-war-goals-shifted-ukraine

🚨 Russia’s FSB is reportedly planning fake terror attacks in regional cities like Khabarovsk and Ulan-Ude on May 9 to frame Ukraine, according to InformNapalm. Moscow’s parade will stay untouched. The aim? Stir up outrage, block peace talks, and rally support for more war.

Ukraine’s 8th SSO Regiment crushed a Russian assault near Chasiv Yar. After wiping out troops hiding in a basement with thermobaric grenades, they seized weapons and enemy comms. Footage just released due to op-sec.

❗️ Orban stated that the EU's policy of military support for Ukraine and its accession to the community could lead to Europe's bankruptcy. 'European money is being transported to Ukraine on wheelbarrows,' and the EU economy is facing a severe shortage of funds.

On May 8th, the Ukrainian Parliament plans to ratify the minerals agreement with the USA, according to MP Honcharenko.

🇷🇺 Russian milblogger Romanov is shocked—again. Gerasimov told Putin that Kursk Oblast was fully "liberated", while fighting still rages near the border. But why the surprise? Lying to the President is practically a job requirement at the Russian MoD.

🇱🇹 Lithuania is learning from Ukraine’s defense experience — from mobilization and drone warfare to recruitment, training, and countering disinformation. These topics were discussed during a meeting between Ukrainian Deputy Defense Ministers and a Lithuanian MoD delegation led by Deputy Minister Tomas Godliauskas.

Ukrainian intelligence took down servers of major Russian ISPs, including "SibSet," leaving thousands without internet, sources tell RBC. Cyber units of GUR MO launched attacks between April 30–May 2 targeting infrastructure in Siberia.

The mineral agreement with the U.S. is indefinite, PM Shmyhal says. However, after 10 years, both sides may review profit-sharing terms and choose to extend or end the deal by mutual agreement.