Zelensky should call Putin if he wants a meeting, Fico says after Moscow trip

"Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on May 10 that President Volodymyr Zelensky

should hold a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin if he wants to hold face-to-face talks.
Fico made the remarks a day after his meeting with Putin in Moscow, where he attended Victory Day events.
The Slovak prime minister said that during a personal conversation, Zelensky expressed readiness to meet Putin in any format.
"I conveyed a message from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the president of Russia," Fico said in a video address." KI

"They'll Be Laughing No Longer": Trump Rejects Iran Peace Deal Response As "Totally Unacceptable"

"Trump calls Iran's peace proposal response "totally unacceptable"

Iran warns of 'decisive, immediate' response to British or French

warships approaching Hormuz Strait.
Iran responds Sunday to U.S. peace proposal, finally submitting something official to Pakistan. Details not initially disclosed. Trump TS: Iran "playing games with the United States."
IRGC new warning: will unleash "heavy attack" on U.S. bases in region if more Hormuz aggression persists." 

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5.5 Earthquake - Arauco, Region del Biobio, Chile

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 254 km (158 mi) away from Arauco, Region del Biobio, Chile, late in the evening at 11.34 pm local time (America/Santiago GMT -3). The quake had a very shallow depth of 34 km (21 mi) and was felt over a large region. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

5.3 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 370 km northeast of Tofua Island, Ha'apai, Tonga

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 204 km (127 mi) from Tonga in the early morning at 5.41 am local time (GMT +13). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

147 clashes on front lines

 "A total of 147 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders.

On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the aggressor carried out 30 strikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including one using an MLRS. Two assault actions were recorded.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions nine times in the areas of Prylipky, Izbytske, Starytsia, Ternova, Petro-Ivanivka, Synelnykove, and Novovasylivka.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy launched one attack toward Kupiansk.
On the Lyman axis, the enemy made five attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses,

attacking near Lyman, Zarichne, Yampil, and Ozerne.
On the Sloviansk axis, the enemy conducted two assault actions near Riznykivka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, the enemy once attempted to improve its position toward Tykhonivka.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, the enemy carried out 11 attacks in the areas of Illinivka, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Kostiantynivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders stopped 28 assault actions by the aggressor toward Bilitske, Nykanorivka, Dorozhnie, Novooleksandrivka, Rodynske, Vasylivka, Udachne, Molodetske, Novomykolaivka, Novopidhorodnie, Kotlyne, Hryshyne, and Serhiivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, the enemy launched five attacks toward Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, Vorone, and Sosnivka.
On the Huliaipole axis, the invaders carried out 27 attacks in the areas of Nove Zaporizhzhia, Rybne, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Sviatopetrivka, Charivne, Zlahoda, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Hirke, Huliaipilske, Verkhnia Tersa, Vozdvyzhivka, and Staroukrainka." Ukrin

Zelensky trolls Putin by announcing Ukraine will honor ceasefire for Moscow parade — by including exact military coordinates

"In the official government statement announcing a temporary ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seemed to take the opportunity to troll Russia by including the precise military coordinates of the parade grounds that Russian President Vladimir Putin is keen to protect." msn

5.8 Earthquake - Bering Sea, 68 mi west of Amatignak Island, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the Bering Sea near the coast of Alaska, United States, in the late afternoon at 7.42 pm local time (GMT -9). The quake had a very shallow depth of 26 km (16 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

51 frontline clashes since dawn

"Russian forces have attacked Ukrainian Defense Forces positions 51 times.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out 10 strikes on settlements and Ukrainian defense positions. Two assault actions were recorded.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attempted seven times to improve their position near Prylipka, Izbytske, Starytsia, Ternova, Petro-Ivanivka, and Synelnykove. Two of these attempts are still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked four times toward Lyman, Zarichne, Yampil, and Ozerne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked once toward Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out seven assaults toward the settlements of Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, since the beginning of the day, Russian forces have attempted 17 times to push Ukrainian defenders from their positions toward the settlements of Bilytske, Nikanorivka, Dorozhnie, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne, Vasylivka, Molodetske, and Novomykolaivka. Two of these attacks are still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, there were 13 attacks toward Ukrainian defensive positions near Nove Zaporizhzhia, Rybne, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Vozdvyzhivka, Sviatopetrivka, Huliaipilske, and Chervone." Ukrin

Zelensky 'allows' Putin to hold Victory Day parade as Trump declares 3-day Ukraine, Russia ceasefire

"U.S. President Donald Trump announced a surprise prisoner exchange and three-day ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine from May 9-11 amid mounting tensions between Kyiv and Moscow on the eve of Russia's Victory Day celebrations.

The announcement was swiftly followed by a tongue-in-cheek official decree from President Volodymyr Zelensky in which he said he would "allow a parade to be held in Moscow."
"For the duration of the parade (beginning at 10:00 a.m. Kyiv time on May 9, 2026), the area of Red Square shall be excluded from the plan for the use of Ukrainian weapons," the declaration reads. It also includes the precise coordinates of Moscow's Red Square.
The declaration makes no mention of a ceasefire on attacks elsewhere in Russia.
"They were concerned about one specific square, and now, as part of the diplomatic process, permission has been granted to hold a parade in that square," an official from the Presidential Office told reporters." KI

Russia found 511 billion barrels of oil beneath Antarctica — nearly double Saudi Arabia’s reserves and it’s all illegal to drill

"Russian geological surveys aboard the research vessel Akademik Alexander Karpinsky have

mapped sedimentary formations beneath Antarctica's Weddell Sea that could hold roughly 511 billion barrels of oil — nearly double Saudi Arabia's proven reserves and roughly 10 times the North Sea's total historical production. Russia's state geological company Rosgeo has described the surveys, which intensified between 2020 and 2024, as scientific research conducted under the Antarctic Treaty. But the 1991 Madrid Protocol explicitly bans all commercial oil and mineral extraction on the continent — meaning even if the reserves are real, no country can legally drill a single barrel." msn

Dukono eruption kills 3, triggers rescue operation in North Maluku, Indonesia

"Local police said three hikers died after Dukono volcano erupted on Halmahera Island, North Maluku, Indonesia, at 07:41 WIT (22:41 UTC) sending volcanic ash about 10 km (6.2 miles) above the summit. Rescue teams evacuated 17 hikers while the search for three others continued." W

Strong M6.0 earthquake hits Samar, Philippines

"A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit Samar, Philippines, at 06:09 UTC (14:09 LT). The agency is reporting a depth of 73.3 km (45.5 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 56 km (34.8 miles)." W

Tropical Storm Hagupit moves through Yap State, expected to enter PAR as Caloy

"Tropical Storm Hagupit was moving west through Yap State at 22:00 ChST (12:00 UTC) with maximum sustained winds of 70 km/h (45 mph). Tropical Storm Warnings remained in effect for Ulithi, Ngulu, Fais, Yap Proper, and adjacent coastal waters. PAGASA expects the system to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on May 9 and be named Caloy." Wd

Heavy rain floods roads across Monterrey metropolitan area, Mexico

"Heavy rain flooded roads across the Monterrey metropolitan area, Nuevo León, Mexico damaging dozens of vehicles and disrupting traffic in several municipalities. According to the Nuevo León Civil Protection agency, the rainfall event damaged 42 vehicles and caused electrical incidents, fallen trees, and road closures across the region." W

245 clashes on frontline over past day

"245 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the frontline.
Ukraine’s aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck 10 areas of personnel concentration, one command post, two artillery systems, and one logistics depot of Russian forces.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out 35 shelling attacks, including one with MLRS. Ten assault attempts were recorded.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops launched 15 attacks near Prylipka, Vovchansk, Lyman, Starytsia, and toward Izbytske, Chaikivka, and Ternova.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attempted one assault toward Radkivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces made eight attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses, attacking toward Drobysheve, Zarichne, Stavky, Yampil, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled two Russian attempts to advance toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kalenyky.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one attack was recorded toward Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 21 assaults near multiple settlements, including Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Novopavlivka, Toretske, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped 37 Russian assault attempts near Novooleksandrivka, Bilytske, Muravka, Zatyshok, Ivanivka, Dorozhnie, Rodynske, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novopidhorodnie, and toward Serhiivka and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked three times near Oleksandrohrad and Vorone.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces launched 22 attacks in multiple areas, including Dobropillia, Zlahoda, Zaliznychne, Bahate, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Nove Zaporizhzhia, Vozdvyzhivka, Staroukrainka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, one assault was recorded near Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces conducted three attacks toward Antonivka." Ukrin