May
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The day was dominated by a fourth Ukrainian drone attack on the Tuapse marine terminal in two weeks, causing a new fire, as reported by Interfax, Meduza, and The Moscow Times. State-aligned outlets highlighted Russian forces liberating four settlements in the SMO zone (TASS) and Putin awarding Hero of Labor titles (RIA Novosti). Independent outlets focused on the drone strike's implications for Russia's rear security (Meduza) and the government taking direct control of gasoline production after refinery strikes (The Moscow Times). In the evening, Trump declared the Iran conflict terminated, a story covered across sources.
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The day was dominated by Trump's declaration that the war with Iran is over, a story that evolved from evening to morning across sources. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, RT) initially reported Trump's statement as a definitive end, while independent Meduza and Lenta.ru highlighted the political motive to bypass congressional approval. By morning, Trump notified Congress, prompting skepticism and accusations of a loophole. In the afternoon, Iran awaited a US response to a ceasefire proposal (TASS), and RT covered Iranian damage to US bases. The US also announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, framed as punishment (RIA Novosti, Kommersant). Meanwhile, Russian forces took control of Myropillia in Sumy region, and a fire at the Tuapse terminal was extinguished. Drone attacks on Moscow continued, with nine drones shot down by evening.
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The day was dominated by Iran's submission of a 14-point peace plan and its swift rejection by Trump, who called it unacceptable. State-aligned outlets (RIA Novosti, TASS, RT) covered the proposal and rejection in detail, while independent Meduza noted Trump's comment that Iran had not paid a high enough price. In the morning, OPEC+ agreed to increase oil production quotas by 188,000 bpd for June, with Russia set to benefit from rising prices (Kommersant, Interfax). By afternoon, Ukraine struck the Baltic port of Primorsk with long-range missiles, prompting Kremlin warnings of global price spikes (TASS, Meduza). Drone attacks continued: 59 drones were shot down over Leningrad Oblast overnight (NTV.ru), and a drone hit a car in Belgorod, killing two (RIA Novosti). Lithuania halted rail traffic with Kaliningrad (Lenta.ru).
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The day opened with a Ukrainian drone striking a residential skyscraper on Mosfilmovskaya Street in western Moscow, less than 10 km from the Kremlin, covered by multiple outlets (NTV.ru, Interfax, The Moscow Times, Meduza). State-aligned sources later reported the Defense Ministry's response and a massive Ukrainian attack on Russian regions (Lenta.ru). In the afternoon, editors shifted to the appointment of Fedor Shchukin as acting head of Dagestan after Sergey Melikov's resignation (RIA Novosti, TASS, Kommersant). By evening, the Ministry of Defense announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 8-9 for Victory Day, threatening a strike on central Kyiv if Ukraine attempts to disrupt the parade (RIA Novosti, TASS, Meduza). Zelensky responded by declaring a 'silence regime' starting May 6 (The Moscow Times).
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The day opened with reports of a Ukrainian drone attack on Cheboksary, which by mid-morning escalated to a cruise missile strike, killing two and injuring over 30, as covered by multiple outlets (NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, Interfax, Lenta.ru). The attack on the residential building and the shutdown of the Kirishi refinery (Meduza) dominated state-aligned coverage, while independent sources also highlighted the mobile internet outages in Moscow and St. Petersburg, which were restored by late morning. In the afternoon, editors shifted to the US operation in the Strait of Hormuz, with TASS reporting Rubio's defensive framing and Meduza covering Trump's threats to Iran. The day also saw the confiscation of Rusagro founder Vadim Moshkovich's assets (Kommersant, TASS) and a phone call between Lavrov and Rubio (NTV.ru).
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The day opened with reports of a Ukrainian drone attack on Dzhankoi, Crimea, killing five, just before Zelensky's self-declared 'silence regime' was to take effect. By mid-morning, state-aligned outlets focused on the destruction of 53 Ukrainian drones and the elimination of sabotage groups in Konstantinovka, while independent sources reported Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia after the ceasefire began. In the afternoon, the narrative shifted to the Cheboksary drone attack aftermath, with 40 apartment buildings damaged, and to Trump's threats to Iran after a US strike on an Iranian tanker. By evening, the Russian Foreign Ministry urged foreign missions to evacuate diplomats from Kyiv, threatening a retaliatory strike on May 9 if Ukraine attempts to disrupt the Victory Day parade. Zelensky responded by hinting at mirror actions during the Moscow parade.
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The day was dominated by Russia's announcement of a unilateral ceasefire for May 8-9 in honor of Victory Day, with the Defense Ministry warning of massive retaliatory strikes on Kyiv if violated. State-aligned outlets emphasized the truce and threats, while independent sources noted the Kremlin's dismissal of peace talks unless Ukraine withdraws from Donbas. Earlier, the Foreign Ministry's evacuation warning for foreign diplomats in Kyiv continued to reverberate, with the EU refusing to comply. Drone attacks persisted, with over 60 UAVs downed near Moscow and strikes on Bryansk and Perm. The day also saw reports of a planned test of the Sarmat nuclear missile on May 9 and a call by Zelensky for foreign leaders to avoid Moscow.
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The day began with Russia's unilateral ceasefire already in effect, but Ukraine launched over 200 drones overnight, including 27 near Moscow, leading state-aligned outlets to report 1,365 ceasefire violations by Kyiv. By mid-morning, 13 southern Russian airports were closed after a drone hit an air traffic control center. In the afternoon, Putin labeled Kyiv's strike on the Rostov aviation center a terrorist act. The major shift came in the evening: Trump announced a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to 11, brokered with both Russia and Ukraine, including a prisoner swap. Both sides confirmed, and Russia agreed to extend its earlier truce. Independent sources noted the irony of the earlier violations, while state media framed the deal as a diplomatic win.
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Victory Day dominated Russian media, with state-aligned outlets covering the scaled-back parade on Red Square—without military vehicles for the first time since 2007—and Putin's speeches emphasizing Russia's advance in Ukraine and blaming NATO. Independent Meduza and The Moscow Times reported mobile internet was cut in central Moscow and confirmed Russian losses exceeding 350,000. By evening, Putin stated the Ukraine conflict is heading toward an end, agreed in principle to meet Zelensky, and noted a three-day ceasefire was in place with no further agreements. The Kremlin also confirmed that no new ceasefire deals were reached beyond the May 9-11 truce brokered by Trump.
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The day after Trump's three-day ceasefire began, state-aligned outlets reported 16,071 violations by Ukraine, while independent Meduza covered Ukraine's accusation of Russian shelling in Kharkiv. By mid-morning, the Kremlin demanded Armenia explain Zelensky's anti-Russian remarks in Yerevan, with Putin warning Armenia against repeating Ukraine's scenario. In the afternoon, the US naval blockade of Iran dominated, with Trump claiming Iran needs 20 years to rebuild. The Latvian defense minister resigned over a Ukrainian drone incursion. Germany reportedly considered Steinmeier for talks with Russia. The day's coverage shifted from ceasefire monitoring to renewed pressure on Armenia and Iran.
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The day began with Trump rejecting Iran's response to the US peace proposal, a story that dominated morning headlines across state-aligned and independent outlets. By mid-morning, the focus shifted to EU foreign ministers discussing potential direct talks with Russia, while the UK expanded sanctions against Russia by 85 entities. In the afternoon, reports emerged that several European countries refused to supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles, and the Kremlin confirmed that Trump's invitation to visit Russia remains open. The evening saw coverage of Germany and Ukraine jointly developing deep strike capabilities, and new UK sanctions described as the 'toughest' yet. The ceasefire violations continued, with Ukraine accused of over 23,000 breaches. The day's editorial priority was clearly the Iran-US standoff, with the EU-Russia talks and Ukraine aid issues as secondary themes.
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The day began with the end of the Victory Day ceasefire, with state-aligned outlets accusing Ukraine of over 30,000 violations. By early afternoon, Putin was briefed on the successful test of the Sarmat ICBM, which dominated coverage across all outlets, with plans for deployment by year-end. Independent Meduza reported a Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih killing two. In the evening, Trump said he might visit Russia in 2026 and denied any understanding that Russia should get all of Donbas. The Sarmat test and ceasefire aftermath were the top editorial priorities, with Trump's comments as a secondary theme.
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The day began with state-aligned outlets leading on Putin's praise for the successful Sarmat ICBM test, with Komsomolskaya Pravda calling it 'two thousand Hiroshimas'. By mid-morning, the Moscow Times reported that generals promised Putin to capture Donbas by autumn, while Lenta.ru cited Kremlin conditions for peace talks. In the afternoon, the focus shifted to Putin replacing the governors of Belgorod and Bryansk regions, both bordering Ukraine, with new appointees including a Hero of Russia who captured Avdeevka. Meanwhile, Moscow banned publication of drone attack aftermath photos and videos, framed as anti-fake measures. Independent outlets covered Trump's arrival in China for talks with Xi Jinping, and the corruption scandal around Zelensky's aide Yermak continued.
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The day began with coverage of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, where Xi warned Trump over Taiwan. By mid-morning, the focus shifted to a massive Russian strike on Ukraine, with state-aligned outlets reporting hits on military targets and the liberation of Nikolaevka in the DPR, while independent Meduza and The Moscow Times reported a residential building hit in Kyiv, with casualties rising to 12 by evening. In parallel, the arrest of former Zelensky aide Andriy Yermak on corruption charges dominated independent and some state outlets, with Lenta.ru calling him the 'gray cardinal' of Ukraine. In the afternoon, the State Duma appointed Yana Lantratova as human rights ombudsman, and Putin replaced the governors of Belgorod and Bryansk regions, a story that continued from previous days. The Moscow Times noted an economic downturn as major Russian firms saw profit collapse.
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