Saturday, 9 May 2026
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, set to run from May 9 to May 11, coinciding with Victory Day celebrations. Both countries will suspend all military activities and exchange 1,000 prisoners each, with confirmations from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian officials. This ceasefire follows previous accusations of violations by both sides during earlier ceasefires.
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz opened the 44th International Tourism Fair FITCuba 2026 with a recorded message, asserting that tourism remains vital for the Cuban people despite ongoing economic challenges. He claimed that investments in the tourism sector continue, although the event's virtual format highlights the decline of in-person tourism activities. Marrero expressed optimism about the future, stating that Cuba is ready to welcome visitors despite external sanctions.
Turkey unveiled the Yıldırımhan, a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a claimed range of 6,000 kilometers, at the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul. Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler announced that the missile, which has been in development for approximately a decade, features a single stage and is powered by four rocket engines. The Yıldırımhan is designed to be road mobile and will carry a 3,000-kg warhead, although details on its production timeline remain undisclosed.
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