President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the “ceasefire” announced by Russia has effectively failed to take hold. Russian forces continued shelling, assault operations, and drone attacks along the entire front line. Zelenskyy made the statement on social media. Details According to the president, as of the morning of May 8, Russian forces had carried out more than
The United States and Iran exchanged new strikes near the Strait of Hormuz on May 8. Despite the escalation, President Donald Trump said the ceasefire remains in effect while also threatening Tehran with larger attacks. Reuters reported this. Details The escalation came as Washington awaited Iran’s response to a US proposal on ending the war
During the winter of 2025–2026, Russia continued its systematic energy pressure on Ukraine, combining massive strikes with a new tactic of localized exhaustion. In January 2026, during severe frosts reaching −20°C, the attacks triggered an energy emergency and left millions of Ukrainians without electricity and heating. The Ukrainian Review explored how Ukraine’s energy system survived