The Pentagon releases $400 million in military aid to Ukraine after facing criticism from the top Senate Republican over the withheld funds.

Russia adds interceptor drones and laser weapons to its active-duty border air defense forces, according to a new government decree.

The Russian government has issued a decree incorporating interceptor drones and laser weaponry into the active duty forces tasked with protecting the nation's airspace.

U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins suffers major engineering fire. The incident aboard the Arleigh Burke-class vessel caused a total loss of propulsion and electrical power earlier this week.

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) experienced a major engineering fire in its main space earlier this week, resulting in a loss of propulsion and electrical power.

Ukraine announces readiness to observe a ceasefire starting at midnight on May 6. President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv will act reciprocally but has not yet received official proposals regarding the specific parameters of the cessation of hostilities.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is prepared to observe a ceasefire starting at midnight on May 6, though he noted that Kyiv has not yet received official proposals regarding the specific parameters of the agreement.

Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha calls on Moscow to accept President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a ceasefire starting at midnight between May 5 and May 6 to initiate diplomatic talks.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on Moscow to accept President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a ceasefire beginning at midnight between May 5 and May 6. Sybiha described the initiative as a serious offer to end hostilities and transition to diplomatic negotiations.