May 6, 2022

⚡️Putin to hint at nuclear war by displaying ‘doomsday’ plane at parade. Russia’s annual May 9 parade will include a flight by the Il-80 “doomsday” plane, which would carry Russia’s top brass in the event of a nuclear war, Russia’s Defense Ministry said, as cited by Reuters.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) May 6, 2022

⚡️Ukrainian troops repel 8 Russian attacks. Russian forces continue to attack Ukrainian positions in eastern Ukraine, but are reportedly suffering heavy material and personnel loses.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) May 6, 2022

⚡️Official: 50 civilians evacuated from Azovstal on May 6. Almost 500 civilians have been evacuated so far, Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak said earlier. The authorities said that about 1,000 civilians had been left at the Azovstal steel plant before the evacuation.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) May 6, 2022

⚡️General Staff: Ukraine liberates 5 settlements in Kharkiv Oblast. These include Oleksandrivka, Fedorivka, Ukrainka, Shestakovo, and Peremoha, Ukraine’s General Staff said. Russia continues to replenish its troops in northeastern Ukraine, it added.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) May 6, 2022

⚡️ No quick end to Russia's war in Ukraine, says Zelensky. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 6 that he doesn’t see any desire from Russia to end the war. He also called on the world to act more decisively because the scale of the damage and losses increase with each day.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) May 6, 2022

The word of God frees us from self-centeredness, and is able to purify, enlighten and recreate us. So let us listen to that Word, to open us to the vocation that God entrusts to us! #Prayer #Vocations

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 6, 2022

You gave us life. Thank you for that, @AviationGin. Shoutout to the moms, too. #HappyMothersDay https://t.co/Bqby00KwHZ

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) May 6, 2022