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Expert warns of a serious possibility that Belarus, under pressure from Putin, may join Russia in the war against Ukraine amid ongoing military developments.

Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, emphasised the need for “fast, merit-based, full membership” in the European Union, rejecting alternative proposals such as associate membership. He urged for the opening of all negotiation clusters by June to expedite Ukraine’s EU accession process.

An underground Russian resistance group, Black Spark, led by defector Igor Volobuev, calls for armed rebellion to remove Vladimir Putin from power.

Donald Trump plans to send an additional 5,000 US troops to Poland following the election of conservative president Karol Nawrocki, reversing a previous troop withdrawal decision.

US officials caution that Russia’s unfounded accusations against Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania could escalate tensions in Europe amid ongoing military actions in Ukraine.

Russia has launched its hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile in an attack on Kyiv, resulting in casualties and damage across the city.

Banned British vapes are being repurposed in Ukraine, transforming discarded e-cigarettes into essential power banks for frontline soldiers.

Drones struck a United Nations humanitarian convoy in Kherson, Ukraine, targeting aid vehicles delivering food to residents. The incident violated international law, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to raise concerns. The mission was previously notified to all parties involved.

Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, appeared in court as prosecutors seek his arrest over allegations of a $10.5 million money-laundering scheme linked to a luxury housing project. Yermak denied the charges and a hearing is set to continue on Wednesday.

Vladimir Putin appeared at a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow, raising concerns over his health as his face appeared puffy and swollen. Commentators described him as a “deeply frightened, ageing dictator.” For further insights, explore the latest reports.