Russia continued large-scale attacks across Ukraine despite announcing a temporary “truce” before May 9 celebrations. In this episode of No Filter Ukraine, we cover deadly strikes in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions, Ukraine’s reported attacks inside Russia, and signs of a new Russian offensive in the east.

We also discuss corruption investigations inside Ukraine’s military recruitment system, rising inflation, problems in Ukrainian industry, a cyberattack on Nova Poshta, new international pressure on Russia, and why European diplomats are staying in Kyiv despite Kremlin threats.

Plus: a positive story from Ukrainian sports at the end of the episode.