Moldova's Defence Ministry has confirmed a violation of the country's airspace after reports appeared on social media of a drone filmed over Bălți.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has announced that the European Union has officially informed the Council of Europe of its intention to join the agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has stated during Senate committee hearings that the Pentagon has sent its military personnel to Ukraine to learn how to deploy drones in real combat conditions.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said he sees signs of a turning point in Ukraine's difficult struggle to defend itself against Russia.

During a visit to Kyiv on 11 May, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warned that remarks by Russian leader Vladimir Putin about a possible end to the war in Ukraine could be another act of deception.

The United Kingdom announced a new package of sanctions against Russia on 11 May over the abduction of Ukrainian children and recent attempts to interfere in upcoming elections in Armenia.

The Council of the European Union on 11 May imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and seven legal entities responsible for the systematic illegal deportation, forced transfer and forced assimilation of Ukrainian minors.

Rustem Umierov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC), has briefed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the results of meetings with US President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Ukraine does not support the nomination of Germany's former chancellor Gerhard Schröder for the role of EU negotiator with Russia.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico intends to deliver a message from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Russian leader Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow.

European Union countries issued over 10% more Schengen visas to Russian nationals in 2025, with France being the main driver.

One of the drones that entered Latvian airspace on the night of 6-7 May crashed into an empty oil tank.

The Norwegian government has announced that it is contributing NOK 2.8 billion (about US$302.8 million) to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a mechanism for purchasing US weapons for Ukraine.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said recent developments point to deepening problems for Russia both on the battlefield and domestically.

Norway has said it supports Ukraine's counterproposal after Russia unilaterally declared a ceasefire 8-9 May.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has urged Russia to agree to a ceasefire proposed by Ukraine from the night of 5-6 May.

The UK has announced that it is imposing sanctions on 35 individuals and organisations involved in recruiting vulnerable migrants to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine and in manufacturing drones for use in Moscow's illegal war of aggression.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has criticised Russia following its latest strikes on Ukraine, amid Kremlin threats to launch a large-scale missile attack on central Kyiv if Victory Day celebrations in Moscow are disrupted.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Yerevan, Armenia, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday 4 May.

Austria's Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said on Monday 4 May that Vienna has declared three Russian diplomats personae non ‌gratae due to suspected espionage.

The European Union fears that Russia could attempt to test NATO within the next two years, while Donald Trump remains in office and before the EU has strengthened its military capabilities.

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, believes that Russia holding the Victory Day parade in Moscow without heavy military equipment reflects the real state of Russia's war against Ukraine.

General Dan Caine, Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is assisting Iran in conducting its war.

Belgium plans to join the Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal to investigate the crime of aggression by Russia against Ukraine.

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard arrived in Lviv on an official visit on 17 April.

Czechia has summoned the Russian ambassador after Moscow made veiled threats to several European countries regarding joint drone production with Ukraine.

One Russian drone violated Romanian airspace amid a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine on the night of 16-17 April.

Russia's Defence Ministry has published a list of what it said are addresses in Europe linked to joint drone production with Ukraine, hinting at possible retaliation.

Austria has announced its intention to join the Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said Ukraine will continue to receive US weapons paid for by its partners despite the impact of the war in the Middle East.