On May 7, the day was marked by key developments, including Ukraine's Foreign Minister Umerov's negotiations in the United States. His mission focuses on reviving the diplomatic process to end the war, with meetings held with Trump’s representatives. President Zelensky tasked Umerov with several objectives: humanitarian track (prisoner release), renewed diplomacy, and security cooperation with the US. Important agreements, such as a drone sale, are anticipated.
Meanwhile, Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan announced he would not attend the Moscow parade on May 9. The EU declared it would not evacuate diplomats from Kyiv despite Russian threats. Air raid sirens sounded, and drones, possibly from Russia but believed to be Ukrainian, were reported over Latvia.
Former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi published an opinion piece advocating for reform in mobilization: drones and new technologies should take the lead, followed by people. He described three reform models: private sector involvement, nationwide mobilization considering age and financial motivation, and a mixed system.
Ukraine plans to obtain data about its citizens in the EU to prepare reintegration programs, emphasizing the process should be voluntary. This is driven by demographic and economic needs.
Military updates: Attacks and shelling continue on both sides. Russia launched missile strikes on Ukraine (Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv regions), causing casualties and damage. Ukrainian drones responded by targeting locations in Russia, including Perm and near Moscow, and damaging a Russian warship.
Latvia called an emergency parliamentary session following drone incidents, while Lithuania and Poland expressed their willingness to host US troops if withdrawn from Germany. The leaders of both countries stressed the necessity of maintaining US military presence in Europe.
Additionally, a soldier was detained for assaulting a comrade in public, and criminal proceedings have begun.
