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Reuters: North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Thursday, in what may be a performance test of various projectiles for export.
ISW: Russian authorities will likely test their ability to completely disconnect large areas of Russia from the internet on May 9 under the guise of protecting Russian Victory Day celebrations.
The Kyiv Independent: New German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul pledged European support for Ukraine following a visit to Warsaw on May 7.
Euractiv: Bulgaria has reacted sharply to the Russian president’s statements in a documentary broadcast on the Russian state television Russia-1. In the propaganda film “Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 Years,” Putin says that Romania and Bulgaria contributed to the tension that led to the war in Ukraine by hosting American bases on their territory.
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Reuters: Ukraine is starting to consider a shift away from the U.S. dollar, possibly linking its currency more closely to the euro amid the splintering of global trade and its growing ties to Europe.
Reuters: The European Commission has proposed listing 15 additional new entities and individuals to its sanctions framework on Russian hybrid threats as well as individuals suspected of using chemical weapons in Ukraine.
Reuters: Slovakia and Hungary on Wednesday condemned European Commission plans to phase out Russian gas and other energy imports, deepening a rift with Brussels over relations with Moscow.
The Guardian: A pro-Russian hacking group has claimed to have successfully targeted a range of UK websites, including local councils and the Association for Police and Crime Commissioners, during a three-day campaign.
Reuters: Alphabet's Google said on Wednesday it has identified new malware called "LOSTKEYS" tied to the Russian-based hacking group Cold River, which is capable of stealing files and sending system information to attackers.
The Kyiv Independent: Long-range drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service struck two key Russian defense industry plants overnight, igniting fires and prompting mass flight disruptions in the Moscow region.
Reuters: Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday signed a strategic partnership agreement in a ceremony shown on state TV.
The Kyiv Independent: Lithuania is considering launching domestic production of naval drones in cooperation with Ukraine, Lithuanian Deputy Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene told Ukrainian outlet Militarnyi on May 6.
Politico: Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Russia is “asking for too much” to end its war with Ukraine, underscoring new frustrations in the Trump White House over its efforts to court Moscow on peace talks.
United24 Media: The Dutch government has announced an additional €3.5 million in funding to bolster Ukraine’s ability to investigate war crimes committed during Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The Moscow Times: Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will revisit discussions on the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline during Xi’s visit to Moscow this week for Victory Day commemorations.
Bloomberg: Russia’s federal budget deficit surged in April as declining oil revenue and rising military spending continue to strain government finances (archive).
Novaya-Europe: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have refused to grant world leaders access to their airspace ahead of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on 9 May.
RFI: French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to ramp up security cooperation in the face of Russian threats.
The Kyiv Independent: Ukrainian drones struck the Optic Fiber Systems plant in Saransk, Mordovia Republic, Russian independent outlet Astra reported on May 7.
Reuters: A European Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday that China continues to be the key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine and that without China's support, Russia would not be able to wage the war to the same extent.
Politico: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Wednesday that Putin could launch wider attacks if Ukraine doesn’t get a peace agreement with Moscow on Kyiv’s own terms.
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