Close-up footage shows Ukrainian naval kamikaze drones in action during a recent attack on occupied Crimea. Russia used Raptor-class patrol boats, a naval helicopter, and FPV drones in an attempt to repel the strike.

⚡️🇩🇪 Friedrich Merz is Germany’s new chancellor — elected on the second attempt by the Bundestag. He secured 325 votes in favor, 289 against, with 1 abstention, out of 618 total votes cast.

His appointment now awaits confirmation by President Steinmeier before he takes office.

🚨 Ukrainian drones are attacking the Moscow region — residents of Shchyolkovo and Losino-Petrovsky report air defense activity, explosions, and mobile network disruptions.

A Russian assault group, consisting of two vehicles and five motorcycles, attempted to advance toward the positions of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade. The movement was detected and intercepted approximately 2 kilometers before reaching the front line.

The situation in southern Ukraine is tense — Russia is stepping up attacks, especially near Novopavlivka, according to South Defense Forces spokesman Voloshyn. Over 20 clashes were recorded yesterday, with more than 15 already today. Moscow is clearly trying to punch through toward Dnipropetrovsk.

🚨 Another Russian war crime: On May 3, near Novopil (Donetsk region), Russian forces executed three Ukrainian POWs after forcing them to surrender, according to Ukraine’s Prosecutor General. They were disarmed — then shot.

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🇪🇺 The European Commission has finalized its proposal for the 17th sanctions package against Russia, targeting over 50 individuals and firms—including 5 in China—and blacklisting 100+ ships in the “shadow fleet.” Dual-use tech exports will also be further restricted.

https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-countries-expect-simple-17th-russia-sanctions-package-2025-05-06/

🇪🇺 The EU plans to legally end all Russian gas & LNG imports by the end of 2027, including a ban on spot deals by 2025. The move aims to cut energy ties with Moscow and boost alternatives like U.S. LNG.

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/eu-set-out-plan-phasing-out-final-russian-gas-supplies-2025-05-06/

🚨 BREAKING: Trump announces end of U.S. operations against the Houthis, claiming the group has agreed to stop fighting.

The 413th Unmanned Systems Battalion at work in the Kursk region, destroying Russian equipment. Among Russian targets were a BUK-M2 air defense system and a 2S19 Msta-S howitzer

Trump in the Oval Office teases a "historic and very positive" announcement ahead of his Middle East trip — but won't say what it's about yet. As during the Zelensky meeting, he had his disciples Vance and Rubio seated beside him.

Zelensky in his evening address: Held a Stavka meeting focused on two key fronts — stable financial support for the army and scaling up air defense. Ukraine is advancing the use of drones to intercept enemy Shaheds. I tasked the Defense & Foreign Ministries with securing international funding to mass-produce these interceptors, assigning regional responsibility to boost progress.

After Lithuania, Latvia has also denied overflight permission for the Serbian plane carrying President Vučić to Moscow — citing "political sensitivity." This comes ahead of his planned May 9 meeting with Putin, as more EU states block travel linked to Russia’s Victory Day events.

https://www.novosti.rs/vesti/politika/1487437/novosti-saznaju-nakon-litvanije-jos-jedna-drzava-zabranila-prelet-srpskog-aviona-moskve

Occupied Crimea: Yet another blow to Russian air defenses—GUR’s “PRYMARY” unit strikes again, taking out a Pantsir system, a Kasta-2E2 radar, and its command post.

This elite team has been on a hot streak in recent weeks, eliminating high-value Russian assets like clockwork.

Russia sounding the alarm: Kaluga, Moscow, and Ryazan regions report UAV threats — authorities warn of incoming drones and urge precautions.

Meet the Ukrainian long-range kamikaze drone FP-1 — range up to 1600 km, warhead up to 120 kg.