After 12 years of absence during the Orban rule, the Hungarian parliament raised the EU flag again. It is the latest sign that you should never surrender to populism or any other form of radicalism, even when the odds are against you. This is a decisive European victory.

The German government refused Putin‘s proposal to make Gerhard Schröder a „mediator“ in the war between Russia and Ukraine, calling it a fake proposal and part of the hybrid war. Schröder is on the Kremlin payroll and a friend of Putin. The rejection is the only correct answer.

It was only yesterday when I said that the war in Ukraine unleashed by Russia is entering its final stage. Then, only a few hours later Putin announced that the war is "coming to an end".

German police in Berlin removing the Russian flag and detaining the person carrying it. The fact that they are living in Germany and not in Russia tells you everything you need to know.

A frail old man with have face full of botox looking at the ashes of his work. The Ukrainian people broke him and his army. In a way he fittingly represents Russia.

Russians were so desperate regarding their May 9 parade. It has been canceled in almost all major cities across the country and scaled down in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Numerous air defense systems all over the country had to be relocated around Moscow, exposing most of the country.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has given Russians permission to hold their parade on May 9 in Moscow. Target coordinates of the Red Square have been provided just for clarification.

Bases of the Russian FSB and the army in Grozny, Chechnya, currently Russia, are getting visited by Ukrainian drones.

Perm in Russia has been hit once again.

More videos from Rostov in Russia. It looks like that this Russian city gets the Tuapse experience.

Also in Rostov in southern Russia sanctions imposed by Ukrainians are at work.

The refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, once again has been hit.

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has been welcomed by Pope Leo in the Vatican. Two Catholic Americans meeting in Rome, the Eternal City.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who only recently welcomed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Yerevan, Armenia, said he will not attend the Russian May 9 parade in Moscow, citing „domestic priorities“.

Air alarm and ongoing drone attack in Sochi, Krasnodar region, in Russia.

Ukrainian drones flying without any resistance over large Russian cities such as in Perm are becoming the new normal. The absolute yet predictable failure of the Russian army after years of failures, culminating in Ukrainian drone dominance in Russian skies.

While Russian forces are frantically trying to shield Moscow for the May 9 parade, the Russian city of Perm was successfully struck again. It looks like that the Perm Refinery was the target.

The US operation "Project Freedom" launched by President Trump collapsed within a day. Reportedly, Saudi Arabia has suspended overflight rights for US forces at the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. A call between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman didnt resolve the issue.

A logistics complex in Naro-Fominsk, Moscow region, in Russia, which is run by the Russian military, was struck this morning. The facility is only 67 km (40 miles) from the center of Moscow.

This guy in Cheboksary refusing to heed the air alarm was having a front row place when the Ukrainian FP-5 cruise missile struck the military enterprise in the city.

Moment of impact. Despite seeing numerous videos coming from the currently Russian city of Cheboksary, Chuvashia, one thing sticks out and this is the lack of any Russian air defense activity. No fire team can be seen or heard, let alone missiles fired. The door is wide open.

Looks like that Ukrainians are not done with Cheboksary, Chuvashia, today. More long range UAVs are targeting military targets in the city.

The Kirishi refinery, Leningrad region, in Russia has been hit.

An Ukrainian FP-5 "Flamingo" missile struck the JSC "VNIIIR-PROGRESS" plant in Cheboksary, Chuvasia, currently Russia. The factory produces various products for the Russian military, such as the anti-jamming module "Komet" for Russian UAVs, cruise and ballistic missiles.

High resolution satellite pictures obtained by TG channel "Exilenova" reveal substantial damage to the oil pumping station in Perm. Most of the facility has been fully destroyed. Overall, I would estimate that this is a total loss.

The last night operation against the Primorsk oil terminal at the Baltic Sea in Russia caused significant damage at the oil facility. The NASA Firms map shows several heat signatures at the oil loading pier, storages and buildings.

Even after 5 days, the fire at the Perm pipeline pump station in Russia hasn’t been extinguished. Here a video allegedly today from someone at the Perm airport. The long duration of the fire almost certainly means that the whole facility will be inoperable for a long time.

The oil terminal in Primorsk, Leningrad region, in Russia was targeted last night. Videos show a fire coming from the Russian oil facility.

Ukrainian forces continue to implement kinetic sanctions against Russia‘s shadow fleet. USVs struck two ships which were about to enter the port of Novorossiysk in Russia.

The Russian air defense across Russia is increasingly overwhelmed to counter the Ukrainian air campaign. The situation in Russia's South, most notably in and around Tuapse, is currently the most prominent example, but it is happening across the country.

Tuapse, Krasnodar region, in Russia was once again targeted last night. This is now the 4th time within the last two weeks that the Russian port city was struck. This time the port terminal was struck and caused a fire.

Ukrainian forces conducted a deep strike operation against the Russian Shagol air base in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Two fighter jets, one Su-34 and one Su-57, were struck. Satellite pictures obtained by TG channel Exilenova confirm the hits. The air base is around 1,700 km from the Ukrainian border.

The Russian May 9 parade this year will be reduced down to troops only. No landsystems will be presented. The excuses why the parade will be trimmed down are colorful, but the real reason is that Russians are afraid. And they all reasons to be afraid.

The burning pipeline in Perm, Russia, which got struck yesterday, exploded.

During a hearing Congressman Adam Smith asked Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth why the Trump administration miscalculated Ukraine‘s capabilities, questioning why the Trump admin tried to push Ukraine into an unfavorable deal. Hegseth deflected and didn’t respond to the question.

Ukrainian mid-range drones struck deep into Russian territory. In the Voronezh region two choppers (Mi-17 and Mi-28) were detected by a surveillance drone and struck by two strike-drones. Clearly the Russian military expected to be safe here. Apparently, they were not.

Better footage of the burning Perm refinery, and it looks like a direct hit. Russia has another active oil volcano.

Drone strike in Orsk, Orenburg region, in Russia.

A refinery in Perm, Russia, has been attacked. An air alarm was triggered.

The situation in Tuapse, Russia, is worsening for the locals. Burning oil is now spilling into the streets.

A second Russia bulk carrier loaded with stolen Ukrainian grain has set course for Israel. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has announced that sanctions will be placed upon all parties involved in this illegal transaction. There will be also an effort to include Europe in this effort.

The fires in the Tuapse refinery are apparently getting out of control. Whatever was left of this Russian oil facility will be burnt to the ground.

The Tuapse refinery in Russia is burning at least 3 different points.

Ukrainian forces once again struck the oil terminal city of Tuapse, Krasnodar region, in Russia. They are really making sure that not a single drop of oil can be processed or loaded here.

Additionally to President Zelenskyy visit in Azerbaijan: President Aliyev not only only invited his Ukrainian counterpart to his country, but welcomed him in Gebele (Qəbələ), which is less than 22 km (15 miles) from the Russian border, clearly taunting the Russian president.

Rebel forces shot down a Russian helicopter near Goa, Mali. The incident destroyed the entire Russian crew. Russian channels confirmed the loss. Supposedly rebel forces used MANPADS.

Russian forces are withdrawing from Kidal, Mali, after an agreement with local rebel groups. However, the Mali Junta forces were not included in the agreement and are now getting abandoned by Russians. Another Russian „ally“ left in the dirt.

Several rebel factions (Touareg, Al-Quaida, FLA) have launched attacks against Mail junta forces across the country. In Kidal the Mali junta forces along with Russian Wagner mercenary troops were surrounded. There are claims that Russians were allowed to leave the besieged city.

Satellite pictures obtained by TG Channel Exilenova show substantial damage to the Tuapse refinery in Russia. The tank farm has basically destroyed, but also pipeline infrastructure, rail loading systems as well as oil intakes and fittings were severely compromised.

Ukrainian forces struck the oil depot of the Yaroslavl refinery in Russia last night.