Latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict
Russia's Defense Ministry stated that air defense systems intercepted 98 Ukrainian drones on April 29, following reported strikes on oil facilities in Perm and Orsk.
The Kremlin announced that military equipment will be excluded from the upcoming military parade in Moscow due to the threat of Ukrainian strikes.
The Kremlin stated that the UAE's decision to leave OPEC is a sovereign choice and Russia respects it.
The head of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations is overseeing the response to Ukrainian drone strikes in Tuapse, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Additionally, the Kremlin confirmed that Russia has no plans to exit the OPEC+ alliance.
A tanker identified as the Marquise has reportedly been struck near the Russian port city of Tuapse.
Two large fires can be seen near Perm after Ukrainian drone attacks. The oil pumping station is located approximately 1500km from the Ukrainian-Russian border.
Fire is reported at LPDS Perm in Russia's Malinovka district after an attack on a key Transneft nodal station used for oil pumping, storage, and distribution. The facility channels flows toward the Perm refinery, other industrial centers, and Russia's export infrastructure.
Russia launched 171 drones against Ukraine overnight, with Ukrainian air defenses reporting the interception or suppression of 154 of the aircraft. Officials confirmed 12 drone impacts across 10 locations, with additional debris reported at 12 other sites.
Russian forces conducted a strike on infrastructure in Izmail, resulting in damage to a district hospital and injuries to civilians.
Perm, not Tuapse: Black smoke covered the city as Astra reported drones heading toward a refinery. Ukrainian outlets claimed the largest facility of the Perm district oil pipeline administration was hit.
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested a Russian citizen accused of planning terrorist attacks against a law enforcement official and sabotage of energy infrastructure in Crimea.
A girl reported missing following a Ukrainian Armed Forces attack in Tuapse has been found dead, according to the LizaAlert search and rescue organization.
Fire broke out at an industrial site in Perm Krai after a drone attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, regional governor Dmitry Makhonin said, adding there were no casualties.
Governor Solntsev reported that four drones were shot down over the Orenburg region after attempting to attack several factories. Separately, Perm Krai Governor Makhonin reported a drone attack on an industrial site, resulting in the evacuation of workers with no reported injuries.
The European Union demands that Ukraine implement tax changes, otherwise the community will impose stricter conditions for the provision of a €90 billion loan. Bloomberg reported this citing sources. According to its data, Ukraine must increase VAT to 20% for companies operating under a preferential system and with an annual income of more than €77,400.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that air defense systems intercepted 98 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight.
Russia preparing to recruit thousands of foreign fighters in 2026 — new intelligence reveals scope.
Russian forces have taken control of Ilinovka in the Donetsk People's Republic and have entered the village of Dolgaya Balka near Konstantinovka, according to military expert Andrey Marochko.
Ukrainian authorities have dismantled an arms trafficking network that allegedly supplied weapons seized from occupied territories to pro-Russian figures, including actor Steven Seagal.
Military forces in Sevastopol are repelling an attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the governor reporting that two aerial targets have been shot down.
The governor of Russia's Krasnodar region said all measures are being taken in Tuapse to prevent a large amount of oil products from entering the sea.
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is set to depart her position, citing frustration regarding the level of support provided to Kiev by the Trump administration.
A Russian drone strike hit a building and cemetery in Kyiv, injuring at least two people, while a separate drone attack impacted the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia.
The International Monetary Fund is reportedly requiring Ukraine to implement a 20% VAT on all imported parcels as a condition for releasing $8.1 billion in funding. This measure is identified as a requirement for the upcoming June review of the nation's financing program.
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced a new reciprocal interstate arms export model called Drone Deals, covering production and supply of Ukrainian drones, missiles, shells, other weapons, software, and defense system integration.
Explosions have been reported in the city of Dnipropetrovsk in southeastern Ukraine.
Russian authorities have evacuated residents near the Tuapse refinery following strikes, while Emergency Minister Alexander Kurenkov has been dispatched to manage the response despite President Vladimir Putin's assessment that the threats remain minor.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered security measures for the September 2026 elections, citing increased terrorist threats and potential interference from Ukraine in border regions and the Donbas and Novorossiya territories.
Ukraine's parliament has voted to extend the country's martial law and general mobilization for an additional 90 days.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is launching arms exports under a new framework called 'Drone Deals.' Ukrainian companies will supply drones, missiles, shells, and other weapons, military equipment, and software.