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Putin stays silent on ceasefire and offers ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine in Istanbul

The proposal for direct talks with Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders, with the backing of the US, demanded that Moscow agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday

Euronews

Leaders make ‘material progress’ towards Ukraine peace, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer had travelled to Kyiv alongside his French, German and Polish counterparts for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Evening Standard

UK, US and Europe ‘call Putin out’ to agree to 30-day ceasefire or face 'massive sanctions'

Starmer said that the US and European leaders are now “speaking with one voice” on the crisis

Evening Standard

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Putin ‘called out’ by Starmer, Trump and European leaders to agree Ukraine truce – or face ‘massive’ sanctions

Labour prime minister also threatens to increase military aid to Zelensky in symbolic show of solidarity in Kyiv as he says Europe and the US president ‘speaking with one voice’, weeks after White House showdown

The Independent UK

European leaders discuss Ukraine peace efforts with Donald Trump

Ukraine’s foreign minister said ‘Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days’.

Evening Standard

Ukraine and allies call on Russia to accept 30-day truce

Ukraine and its European allies have agreed to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire as of Monday, following talks in Kyiv between President Volodymyr Zelensky and four European leaders.

Radio France Internationale

Starmer joins European leaders in Ukraine for ‘coalition of willing’ talks

The leaders have called on Russia to ‘stop obstructing efforts’ to secure a peace deal.

Evening Standard

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims his troops ‘gradually pushing back’ Putin’s forces in Sumy

Russian forces seeking to create 'buffer zone' in Sumy after beating back Ukrainian incursion into Kursk

The Independent UK

European leaders in Ukraine’s Kyiv press Russia for 30-day ceasefire

The Kremlin says it will consider a 30-day truce, but within its own position.

Al Jazeera

European leaders tell Putin to agree to unconditional ceasefire by Monday or face ‘massive’ sanctions – as it happened

European leaders, in coordination with Donald Trump, are proposing a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting 12 May

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders

Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept unconditional 30-day ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Brussels, my love? Merz' term in Germany started with a bang - can he recover?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, panelists discuss the new coalition government in Germany, the presidential election in Romania and the aftermath of the power outage in southwestern Europe.

Euronews

Europe Leaders Head To Kyiv On Unprecedented Visit

The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland will make an unprecedented joint visit to Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees a ceasefire.

International Business Times

Leaders of UK, France, Germany and Poland to visit Ukraine in joint show of support

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk to make symbolic visit day after Putin parade

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Evening Standard

Starmer to join European leaders in Kyiv for ‘coalition of the willing’ talks

It comes after US President Donald Trump called for ‘ideally’ a 30-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow.

The Independent UK

Dutch leader says NATO's chief insists allies should spend at least 3.5% of GDP on defense budgets

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says NATO’s chief wants the allies to agree to start spending at least 3.5% of GDP on their defense budgets at their summit next month

Euronews

Merz in Brussels: 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine possible within days, decision lies with Moscow

Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US mediators in Saudi Arabia in March, but so far Russia has refused to sign, instead presenting counter demands.

International Business Times

NATO Chief Seeks Defence Spending At 5% Of GDP By 2032: Dutch PM

NATO chief Mark Rutte wants member countries to agree at a summit in June to reach five percent of GDP on defence-related spending by 2032, Dutch premier Dick Schoof said Friday.

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New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland

Visiting Paris and Warsaw, Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about defence and European unity, marking a shift from his predecessor's policies and aiming for a stronger EU.

Euronews

Friedrich Merz rules out permanent joint debt at EU level in his visit to Brussels

"We cannot go into never-ending spirals of debt," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during his first official visit to Brussels.

The Conversation

Germany’s new government wants to be a foreign policy power

When the CDU/CSU and the SPD sealed their coalition agreement to form the next German government, the would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz proudly announced: “Germany is back on track”. Against a backdrop of considerable geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges, the partners wanted to send clear signal not only to the German public,…

Radio France Internationale

German secret services await ruling on AfD ‘extremist organisation’ label

Germany's domestic intelligence agency was on Friday waiting for judges to decide if they could go ahead with their plan to classify the far-right Alternative for Germany party as an extremist movement.

International Business Times

'High Expectations': EU Looks To Merz For Boost In Tough Times

Germany's Friedrich Merz makes his maiden trip to Brussels Friday with expectations riding high that the changing of the guard in Berlin can bring fresh momentum to Europe at a time of dizzying global challenges.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Trump calls for ‘ideally a 30-day ceasefire’ backed with sanctions

Ukrainians record 734 attacks despite Putin’s claim of three-day halt to fighting; Britain further targets Russian oil ‘shadow fleet’. What we know on day 1,171

International Business Times

Germany's Merz Tells Trump US Remains 'Indispensable' Friend

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the Ukraine war and trade rows with US President Donald Trump on Thursday and said the United States remained Berlin's "indispensable" partner, using their first phone call to attempt to heal frayed ties.

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