Live Conflict Ukraine-Russia War

[MaciekRS]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2052292435502404081

Russian historian Yuri Pivovarov, April 2026: "I know nothing in Russia’s military history more disgraceful or more shameful than the current war. This is a Great Patriotic War of the Ukrainian people against an invader. Unfortunately, the invaders are our [Russian] people."

 

[Soldier30]

Greek authorities discovered a Ukrainian military naval drone, the Magura V3, off the coast of the island of Lefkada in the Ionian Sea. Local fishermen spotted the drone, its engine still running. The fishermen towed the drone to port and handed it over to the Greek Coast Guard. A preliminary examination revealed that the drone was equipped with detonators but did not contain any explosives. It's worth noting that the drone could not have come from the Black Sea, as it would have been detained by Turkish authorities. It can be assumed that Ukrainian naval drones are launched in the Mediterranean from unknown ships.

 

[Relic]

Pravda reporting that approximately $35.4 Billion usd of the $105 Billion usd loan from The European Union will be spent on drones, ammunition, artillery shells, missiles and air defense systems. The items will be procured throughout 2026 and 2027.

Of note, $7 Billion usd of that money will be spent on Ukraine's domestic drone industry in 2026. The money will produce 2.8 million drones of various types and uses, including more than 100,000 mid and long range attack drones.

The overwhelming number of armored vehicles, small arms, spare parts and other military equipment required is being provided through the individual budgets of Ukraine's 30+ Allies.

NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com)

❗️Around €30 billion from the EU’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine in 2026 will fund drones, ammunition, missiles and air-defense systems, European Pravda reports. The first €5.9 billion tranche would buy 2.8 million Ukrainian-made drones. #Ukraine

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[Iskander]

A few days ago, Putin called Trump and asked him to persuade Zelenskyy to agree to a ceasefire for several days, fearing that the Ukrainians would attack the "invincible" Russians during the so-called Victory Day Parade, held annually on May 9 in Moscow to commemorate the victory over Nazi Germany. In response, the Ukrainians further escalated their attacks on military installations deep within Russia, using long-range drones. Putin found himself in a bind, having already invited several heads of state to the parade and unable to cancel it: the Ukrainians could easily attack the parade, humiliating Putin among the guests. Apparently, behind-the-scenes negotiations took place, and the two sides agreed to a prisoner exchange of 1,000 prisoners each, in exchange for which Ukraine would guarantee not to attack Moscow during the ill-fated parade.
Furthermore, Zelenskyy, undoubtedly with the aim of humiliating Putin, issued an ironic decree.

Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 374/2026
"Considering numerous requests and for humanitarian purposes, as I outlined during negotiations with the American side on May 8, 2026, I hereby decree: to permit the parade to be held in Moscow (Russian Federation) on May 9, 2026."🫢

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://news.online.ua/en/zelenskyy-allowed-russia-to-hold-a-parade-on-may-9-in-moscow-decree-903880/&ved=2ahUKEwi5hMqfr6uUAxX5RfEDHZt0L0E4ChAWegQIKRAB&usg=AOvVaw3zIIM6uV9p9uChsSXkeieK

 

[Spitfire9]

IMO a good psychological move would have been to attack targets elsewhere in the Moscow region to remind all in Red Square that Ukraine is able to attack any target in Moscow if it wishes. They might lose all the drones concerned but air raid sirens and distant bangs will suggest to all invited spectators that Moscow is not in control of events.