Saturday

May 9, 2026

Armed conflicts and attacks

Russo-Ukrainian war

Kharkiv Oblast governor Oleh Syniehubov says that a Russian drone has struck a residential building in Kharkiv during the beginning of the 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. (Kyiv Independent)

Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian war

Russian president Vladimir Putin says that he thinks the Russo-Ukrainian war may come to an end soon after previously vowing victory over Ukraine during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow. (Reuters) (The Moscow Times)

Sudanese civil war

2026 Blue Nile campaign

The Sudanese Army announces that it has seized control of the Al-Kili area in the Blue Nile State from Rapid Support Forces and SPLM–N. (AA)

Ituri conflict

The DR Congolese military reports that at least 69 people were killed in an attack by CODECO in Ituri Province in April. (AFP via Arab News)

Arts and culture

2026 Moscow Victory Day Parade

Russia marks the Victory Day with a scaled-down military parade in Moscow. (Sky News)

Law and crime

Bahrain arrests 41 individuals in connection with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including Shia clerics. (The New Arab)

Politics and elections

2026 Hungarian parliamentary election

The National Assembly of Hungary reconvenes for the first time since the election as elected members are sworn in. Ágnes Forsthoffer is elected as speaker. (Budapest Business Journal)

Magyar Government

2026 Farrer by-election

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