Former President Biden slams Trump’s Ukraine stance, calling it “modern-day appeasement” of Russia. In a BBC interview, Biden warned Putin won’t stop, saying it’s naive to think giving up Ukrainian land will satisfy Moscow.

https://reuters.com/world/biden-accuses-trump-appeasement-russia-2025-05-07

Two killed, 8 injured — including 4 children — in Kyiv after a wave of Russian drone attacks overnight. At least 10 explosions were heard. Residential buildings were struck by debris and direct hits.

Chaos in Moscow today — mobile networks down, ATMs not working, shops only taking cash, and even food delivery's a mess. All thanks to Victory Day parade rehearsals. Some stores are shut along the tank routes. Locals were warned about blackouts on May 7 & 9… and here we are.

Pakistan reports 26 civilians killed, 46 injured in Indian strikes. India accuses Pakistan of shelling Kashmir — 10 dead, 48 wounded. India’s Home Minister Shri Amit Shah vows full backing for the military to respond “strongly.”

🇵🇰 Pakistani security forces claims it shot down 5 Indian jets — 3 Rafales, 1 Su-30, 1 MiG-29 — plus a drone. They add that aircraft fired on Pakistani territory from Indian airspace using long-range weapons, calling the response "purely defensive."

⚡️ According to MASH sources, despite Putin announcing a 3-day ceasefire which was refused by Zelensky, Ukraine will continue drone strikes on Moscow and other Russian regions.

Sources suggest more serious attacks are planned by Ukraine in Moscow. In response, the Russian Ministry of Defense is reportedly preparing "Oreshnik" strikes on Kyiv.

Russian VKS related channel Fighterbomber about the attacks:

"As predicted, Ukrainian forces targeted key parade locations, hitting the Kubinka airfield, home to our "Russian Knights" and "Swifts" aerobatic teams with drones. The airshow itself remains unaffected, but it's a clear message."

The Canadian government has initiated legal proceedings to seize the Russian An-124 Ruslan aircraft in favor of Ukraine, which has been stranded at Toronto Airport since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishyna confirms.

Three infantrymen from the 1st Tank Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding their position while their drone operators take out a Russian assault group.

On the Lyman front, drone operators from the "Signum" battalion destroyed a Russian truck carrying personnel and supplies heading to the front lines.

🇰🇵 First footage emerges of a North Korean supplied 240mm M-1991 MLRS being used in the war against Ukraine.

Analysis by CyberBoroshno confirms a Ukrainian UAV strike targeted a production facility of NPO “Splav” in Tula region— a key Russian defense enterprise known for producing multiple rocket launcher systems like the Grad and Tornado.

More footage from the most recent POW exchange. The moment when Ukrainian defenders who were in Russian captivity, arrived back in Ukraine.

🇪🇺 Von der Leyen warns: a weak peace deal with Russia could open the door to more war.

“Putin negotiates with bombs,” she told the EU Parliament, stressing that peace must be on Ukraine’s terms — or risk history repeating itself.

https://www.politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-ursula-von-der-leyen-bad-ukraine-deal-risks-invading-other-lands/

Xi and Putin are reviving stalled talks on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.

The long-delayed project would boost Russian gas exports to China as Moscow scrambles to replace lost European markets post-Ukraine invasion.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-07/china-and-russia-put-stalled-gas-pipeline-on-moscow-talks-agenda