Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,174 These are the key events on day 1,174 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2025
Agree to a ceasefire until midnight or face more sanctions, Germany tells Russia Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said. If Moscow doesn’t respond, Berlin says it will introduce new sanctions. Euronews · May 12, 2025
Diplomatic spat ignites as Poland accuses Russia of sabotage Russian ambassador summoned, consulate closed, as probe confirms Moscow’s involvement in Warsaw shopping centre fire. Al Jazeera · May 12, 2025
Drones Hit Ukraine As Zelensky Awaits Putin Reply On Talks Russia fired more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday as it awaits the Kremlin's response to Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin this week. International Business Times · May 12, 2025
UK Hosts European Ministers For Ukraine Talks Amid Ceasefire Call The UK on Monday hosted European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire. International Business Times · May 12, 2025
Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa told Euronews in an interview. He begins a tour of the region on Tuesday. Euronews · May 12, 2025
Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski says is ordering the closure of Russia’s consulate in the southern city of Krakow after Polish authorities said Russia was responsible for a fire that destroyed a shopping center in Warsaw last year The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Trump suggests he could join Putin and Zelenskyy for Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey on Thursday – as it happened US president tells White House press conference he would fly to Turkey to join talks ‘if I thought it would be helpful’ The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025
UK Hosts European Ministers For Ukraine Talks After Ceasefire Ultimatum The UK will on Monday host European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", two days after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire. International Business Times · May 12, 2025
Putin’s spokesman says Moscow will ‘continue’ invasion while blaming Ukraine for not being ‘ready’ for peace Talks tentatively set for Thursday in Turkey as Trump seeks conclusion to war he promised he could end in 24 hours The Independent UK · May 11, 2025
Zelenskyy says he is willing to meet Putin in Istanbul for peace talks The Ukrainian president said on Sunday he expected Russia to confirm a ceasefire starting Monday, and that he was prepared to meet with his Russian counterpart in Turkey on Thursday for direct talks to end Moscow's war, now in its fourth year. Euronews · May 11, 2025
Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet in person for peace talks Ukrainian president proposes face-to-face meeting after Russian leader suggests two sides hold talks in Turkey The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025
Ukraine Ready For Russia Truce Talks, Zelensky Says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he expects Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire, adding that Kyiv was "ready" to meet Russia for direct truce talks. International Business Times · May 11, 2025
Ukraine war: Trump envoy says ‘ceasefire first, talks later’ after Putin’s peace talk proposal – as it happened General Keith Kellogg has reacted to the Russian president’s suggestion for talks with Ukraine on Thursday The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025
Al Jazeera · May 11, 2025 Zelenskyy hopes for truce, says he’ll meet Putin ‘personally’ in Turkiye Ukraine’s leader has insisted there must be a full, temporary ceasefire in place before any direct talks with Russia.
Euronews · May 11, 2025 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
Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2025 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.
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025 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 · May 10, 2025 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
Euronews · May 10, 2025 Slovak protesters condemn PM Robert Fico's Moscow visit to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin Thousands of protesters gathered in Freedom Square in the capital, Bratislava, to voice their objection to PM Fico and oppose his anti-Europe, pro-Russian policies.
International Business Times · May 9, 2025 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.
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025 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
Evening Standard · May 9, 2025 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.
Euronews · May 9, 2025 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.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2025 11,000 troops, 200 tanks, and dozens of foreign leaders: Putin stages Moscow parade in ‘belligerent’ show of force Since Putin invaded Ukraine, the annual military parade has been a shadow of former years – but on Friday the Russian president put on an aggressive display