Ukrainian forces are reported to have launched a new incursion into Russia's Kursk border region, where Kyiv officials had hoped to gain leverage in peace negotiations. Russian military Telegram channels reported that Ukrainian troops breached the Russian border near the village of Tetkino.

The Russian war machine is gearing up to roll through Moscow’s Red Square on Friday for the annual Victory Day Parade, offering the Kremlin the chance to brandish its military might to Ukraine and its Western allies.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia May 7–10 at President Vladimir Putin’s invitation, the Kremlin confirmed Sunday