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🔹 Lithuania will revoke residence permits for Russians who travel to Russia or Belarus more than once every three months without a valid reason, reports LRT.
Exceptions apply to transit carriers and those whose travel is due to objective circumstances.
🔸 Together with the First Lady, President Zelenskyy arrived on an official visit to the Czech Republic. Meetings are planned with President Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Petr Fiala, the chairmen of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, leaders of parliamentary factions, heads of defense companies, students, and the Ukrainian community.
"The most important thing is our gratitude to the Czech Republic for its principled support and the strengthening of our cooperation. The Czech artillery initiative has proven effective, and we will continue this work. A separate area of cooperation is the development of our military aviation, the expansion of pilot training programs, and the provision of our F-16 fleet. Together with the Czech Republic and other members of the aviation coalition, we are preparing good news for Ukraine. Of course, we will also discuss diplomatic efforts and joint pressure on Russia for a lasting ceasefire and an end to the war," said the President.
Olena Zelenska will take part in the opening of the Healthcare Initiative for Ukraine conference—an important platform for strengthening international medical partnerships and saving the lives of our people. A new step has also been prepared in expanding the Coalition of Ukrainian Studies at Czech universities to increase support for Ukraine in all areas.
🔹 The Kremlin reported that Chinese leader Xi Jinping will pay an official visit to Moscow on May 7–10.
“During the talks, the main issues of further development of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation relations, as well as current issues on the international and regional agenda, will be discussed.
A number of bilateral intergovernmental and interdepartmental documents are planned to be signed,” the Kremlin press service said.
In addition, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico confirmed his visit to Moscow on May 9, calling Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement that Ukraine cannot ensure the security of world leaders during the “Victory Parade” “unacceptable threats.”
It is not yet clear whether Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who, like Fico, reported a sudden “deterioration in his health” the day before, will visit Moscow. As stated by the Minister of Finance of Serbia Siniša Mali, it is currently impossible to say for sure whether the Serbian leader will go to the parade to Putin.
“In a day, two, three, when he recovers, he will address the public. The only thing I can say, knowing him, given that he is a man of his word, he said that he would be there, I assume that he will fulfill his promise,” Mali said in an interview with the RTS television channel.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the heads of Kazakhstan, Belarus, Cuba, Venezuela and a number of other “friendly” countries to Russia have also been invited to the parade on May 9 in the Russian Federation.
🔸 France plans to manufacture and deliver up to 1,200 AASM Hammer air bombs to Ukraine in 2025, — Le Parisien.
These munitions are actively supplied to Ukraine and have become a key element in the arsenal of the Ukrainian armed forces. According to the publication, France transfers about 50 such bombs to Ukraine every month, and most likely, in the future, will transfer about 100 directly from the plant, which will speed up the pace of deliveries.
AASM Hammer is a “smart” modular air-to-ground weapon that is integrated onto Ukrainian fighters for high-precision strikes.
❗️Russians should know — we are counting on three million artillery shells this year, — President Zelenskyy on Putin’s statement about the “inevitable reconciliation” of Ukraine and the Russian Federation.
“This does not mean that anyone wants a long war, we want to end it. And all wars end.
What I am sure of is that the war will end, just as long dictatorial regimes always end, just as the life of any empire that is built on the principles of war, the principles of disrespect for people, for their rights, ends.”
🔹 Russia may stage provocations on May 9 — despite talk of a “truce”, today has seen the largest number of assaults in recent months, President Zelenskyy said at a briefing with Czech President Petr Pavel.
Earlier, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is not responsible for any events that may occur in Russia on May 9.
“We cannot be responsible for what happens on the territory of the Russian Federation. They provide you with security and therefore we will not give you any guarantees. Because we do not know what Russia will do on these dates,” he said.
🔸 The Czech Republic plans to create a Ukrainian-Czech F-16 school.
According to the president, representatives of Ukraine and the Czech Republic are discussing the next steps within the framework of the “aviation coalition”, namely the creation of a Ukrainian-Czech F-16 school.
“It is obvious that as of now, for security reasons, we cannot open such a base in Ukraine, Russian strikes continue daily. Therefore, we are working with partners so that such schools can open outside Ukraine, and it will happen,” Zelenskyy said.
🔹 Pro-Russian far-right leader Gheorghe Simion won the first round of Romania’s presidential election with 40.94%.
He will face liberal Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan in the second round, after Dan secured 20.99% of the vote.
The runoff is scheduled for May 18.
🔸 Oil prices fell early Tuesday on renewed concerns about global oversupply after OPEC+ agreed to a second consecutive monthly output hike, The Financial Times reported.
Brent crude dropped more than 4% to below $59, testing four-year lows hit last week. West Texas Intermediate crude fell to nearly $56.
Traders reacted to a Saturday decision by eight OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, to raise oil output by 411,000 barrels per day in June. The move came despite falling prices driven by oversupply fears and economic weakness linked to Donald Trump’s trade war.
OPEC+ had already surprised markets last month by announcing a similar output increase—more than three times larger than expected. The combination of rising supply and concerns over the impact of U.S. tariffs on global demand sent Brent crude down nearly 20% in April, marking its biggest monthly drop in over three years.
Over the past three years, OPEC+ has reduced its collective output by nearly 6 million barrels per day to support prices—a strategy that initially kept oil above $90 a barrel for most of 2022. However, its effectiveness has faded amid weak demand, growing U.S. production, and poor quota compliance within the cartel.
Internal tensions have escalated, particularly with Kazakhstan, which has increased output at the Chevron-led Tengiz field and stated it would prioritize “national interests” over group quotas.
In response, Saudi Arabia has begun easing its own production cuts and is pushing for an increase this month.
The kingdom, which has slashed its output by 2 million barrels per day over the past three years, is increasingly frustrated with having borne the brunt of the cuts while others, including Kazakhstan and Iraq, consistently exceed their quotas.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Saudi officials are not opposed to restoring supplies—even if it results in a prolonged period of lower prices.
🔹 UNITED24 Raises $1.4 Billion in Three Years of Global Support for Ukraine
UNITED24, Ukraine’s official fundraising platform, launched in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion, has collected more than 56 billion UAH (over $1.4 billion) since its inception on May 5, 2022. This makes it not only the country’s largest fundraising initiative but also a globally unique example of state-led crowdfunding at scale.
In a statement marking the milestone, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the figure represents more than financial support—it stands as proof of global solidarity in the face of brutal and unprovoked aggression.
"This is not just a number but a testament to what can be achieved when millions stand together with a purpose. What unites us is not geography, language, or background. It’s your conviction that moves us forward, and helps us stand strong in the face of unprovoked aggression," Zelenskyy stated on his official X account.m