Over 125 citizens were detained during Immortal Regiment processions across Russia.

Vladimir Putin signed a decree promising support to children of fallen soldiers.

Patron, a Jack Russell Terrier in Chernihiv, is fighting against the Russian invasion in his own way.

“Surrender is not an option.”

–  Ilya Samoilenko, a 27-year-old officer defending Azov.

There were brave dissenters amid pro-regime Immortal Regiment demonstrations on May 9.

Russian troops have begun to storm the Mariupol steel plant in Ukraine. 

“This offensive may end on the eve of May 9, because the [Russian] forces are running out, as are the existing reserves. As our Commander-in-Chief said, the occupiers have already brought the entire reserve into the territory of Ukraine, and then an operational pause will be required.”

– Ukrainian military expert Oleg Zhdanov on the Russian offensive

Ksenia Sorokina gives her Golden Mask award to jailed anti-war activist Sasha Skochilenko.

“It's a symbol of Ukraine, a symbol of our future victory.”

– Director of Ukraine's National Post on the new stamp honoring the guards of Snake Island.

“Now everyone can see a variety of Russian launchers, intercontinental ballistic missile mines, command posts, and secret landfills with a resolution of about 0.5 meters per pixel.”

– The Ukrainian Armed Forces on Google Maps removing blur for Russian military sites

Security forces have reportedly filed at least 993 reports against Russians for discrediting the Armed Forces.

The flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet has been lost; whether to an accidental fire or anti-ship missiles depends on who you ask.