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On the eve of Ukraine’s proposal for an indefinite ceasefire, Russian troops violently bombarded Ukraine and killed more than 27 people | International | Central News Agency CNA
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2026/5/6 11:49 (updated at 5/6 12:01) Please agree to our privacy policy to enable the news listening function. The Russian army launched an attack on Zaporozhye, Ukraine on the 5th. (Photo taken from facebook.com/DSNS.GOV.UA) (Central News Agency Kyiv/Zaporozhye Comprehensive Foreign Report on the 5th) The Russian army launched attacks across eastern Ukraine today, killing at least 27 people. Among them, an attack in Zaporozhye killed 12 people. It was one of the most brutal attacks this year. At this time, there are only hours left before Ukraine’s proposed “indefinite ceasefire”. Reuters reported that Russia recently announced a ceasefire from May 8 to 9 to coincide with the commemorations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and the military parade in Moscow’s Red Square. Ukraine later proposed an “indefinite ceasefire” starting at midnight on the 6th and urged Russia to respond, but Russian officials almost ignored the Ukrainian proposal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia cannot violently bomb Ukraine and at the same time cease fire for its own military parade. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha posted in English on the social platform Aksyonov wrote on the messaging software Telegram that a Ukrainian drone attack killed five civilians in the city of Dzhankoi. Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014. Relevant indications indicate that the attack is likely to occur before the ceasefire expires, and there is no evidence that Ukraine has launched any attack after the ceasefire takes effect. (Compiled by: Zhang Mingxuan) 1150506 Support Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of support to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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Day 67 of the Middle East War》Trump announced the suspension of escort missions. Take a look at the latest developments | International | Central News Agency CNA
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2026/5/6 09:32 (updated at 5/6 09:40) Please agree to our privacy policy to enable the news listening function. U.S. President Trump said he would temporarily suspend an operation to help ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz. (Reuters) (Central News Agency, Paris, May 5, Comprehensive Foreign News Report) As the United States and Israel jointly attack Iran on the 66th day, U.S. President Trump said that he would temporarily suspend an operation to help ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “significant progress” in reaching a comprehensive agreement with Iran. U.S.-Israel Trends Trump said today that in view of progress in negotiations with Iran, he will suspend U.S. escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz in order to reach an agreement with Iran to end the Middle East war. The U.S. “Project Freedom” escort operation stalled just one day after it was launched. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said today that the United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, echoing a report he submitted to Congress nearly a month after the ceasefire agreement came into effect. Rubio told reporters at the White House: “As the President briefed Congress, Operation Epic Fury is over. We have completed that phase of the mission.” Trump also called on Iran to make a “wise decision” to reach an agreement to end the war. He said that even if the ceasefire agreement is shaky, he does not want to cause more deaths of the Iranian people, and said that Tehran wants to sign an end-of-war agreement. After Iran accused the United Arab Emirates of launching large-scale drone and missile attacks against it, the Iranian military denied that it had launched any attacks on the United Arab Emirates in recent days. According to reports from Iran’s Tasnim and Fars news agencies, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on the morning of the 7th to prepare for scheduled talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Oil Prices and Stock Exchange Trends International crude oil prices fell today as the ceasefire in the Middle East war was maintained. The day before, the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and the attack on the United Arab Emirates once pushed up international oil prices. As international oil prices fell and the market was excited by strong corporate financial reports, the four major Wall Street stock indexes closed higher again today, driving the S&P and Nasdaq to both hit record highs. Other Countries and Organizations During his latest visit to the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his willingness to provide assistance to Bahrain. Zelensky has been promoting Ukraine’s practical experience in fighting Russian and Iranian-made drones to countries in the Middle East. After meeting with Bahrain’s head of state, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Zelensky said in an online statement: “Ukraine is ready to share its professional experience in the security field and help Bahrain strengthen life safety protection.” French President Emmanuel Macron said that he will have a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian tonight. Leaders are currently pressuring Iran to negotiate an end to the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Iran to “return to the negotiating table and stop holding the region and the world hostage,” consistent with the stance of Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. India has condemned a drone attack on energy facilities in the United Arab Emirates that injured three Indian nationals. India also urged all parties to ensure that the passage of the Strait of Hormuz is not disrupted. The South Korean government said it would “review its position” on joining the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump urged Seoul to take part in a suspected Iranian attack on a Korean ship. (Compiled by: Chen Yuting) 1150506 Support Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of sponsorship to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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Ukraine plans to start ceasefire on May 6th Zelensky: Test Russia’s sincerity early | International | Central News Agency CNA
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2026/5/5 07:33 (updated at 5/5 07:50) Please agree to our privacy policy to enable the news listening function. Ukrainian President Zelensky. (Reuters) (Central News Agency reporter Chen Yanting, Kyiv, 5th) Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that a ceasefire will be implemented from the early morning of May 6, earlier than Russia’s original ceasefire arrangement on May 9 during the “Victory Day” commemorating the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said through social media late at night on the 4th, “We believe that human life is far more precious than any anniversary.” He proposed that the ceasefire between the two sides begin from the early morning of the 5th to 6th, and said that an earlier time than Russia proposed would help test Russia’s sincerity in the ceasefire. Zelensky pointed out that “now is the moment for Russian leaders to take concrete actions to end the war,” adding that Russia is worried that without Ukraine’s cooperation, Moscow will have difficulty holding a military parade. But he added that no official request for a ceasefire from Moscow had yet been received. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it would conduct a unilateral ceasefire from May 8 to 9, and warned that if Ukraine attempts to interfere with the subsequent celebrations, Russia may launch large-scale air strikes in the center of Kiev, and even recommended that people and foreign diplomats consider evacuating. Russia holds a military parade every year on Victory Day. Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, the scale of weapons and foreign guests involved has been significantly reduced. This year is the first time in the past 20 years that heavy weapons such as rocket systems and armored vehicles will not be displayed. The official reason was “considering the current operational situation,” but many Russian military analysts believe that Moscow is worried that Ukraine may launch an attack with a long-range drone. When Zelensky attended the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan, Armenia, he pointed out that Russia’s reduced display of weapons reflects its pressure on armaments and is also concerned about the possibility of drones flying over Moscow’s Red Square. He also said that this summer will be a critical period for Russian President Vladimir Putin to decide to expand the war or turn to diplomatic negotiations, and called on the international community to put pressure on Russia to choose diplomatic channels. Russia has also announced short-term ceasefires in the past, including a ceasefire with Ukraine during the Orthodox Easter period. However, the two sides violated each other’s control, including drone attacks, so that the effectiveness of the ceasefire was limited. (Editor: Zhang Zhixuan) 1150505 Support the Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of sponsorship to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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