The wounded Ukrainian soldiers asking: ‘Ceasefire, what ceasefire?’ Putin announced the three-day ceasefire to coincide with a May 9 military parade on Moscow's Red Square The Independent UK · May 10, 2025
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 · May 10, 2025
Merz, Macron, Starmer and Tusk unite in Kyiv to demand ceasefire from Putin The four European leaders arrived in Ukraine on Saturday in a joint show of support as they call for Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in its all-out war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year. Euronews · May 10, 2025
Starmer’s secret mission in Norway revealed and what it says about his ‘calm, pragmatic, serious’ style ANALYSIS: The Independent’s political editor David Maddox accompanied the prime minister to the defence summit in Norway and saw a premier visibly emboldened by his ‘big win’ trade deals with Narendra Modi and Donald Trump The Independent UK · 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. Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2025
Watch: Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv for historic joint visit with global leaders Watch the moment the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv alongside the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland—the first time leaders from all four nations have travelled to Ukraine together. Their historic visit marks a unified call for peace as the war continues. The Independent UK · May 10, 2025
Long-range Russian attacks continue to kill Ukrainians amid ceasefire deadlock Two months ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine was ready to accept a U.S. proposal for a 30-day cease-fire, provided Russia did the same The Independent UK · May 10, 2025
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 · May 10, 2025
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 · May 10, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,171 These are the key events on day 1,171 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2025
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 · 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 The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: US embassy in Kyiv issues warning of ‘potentially significant’ air attack Warning comes as leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland are due in Kyiv for a symbolic visit; Trump says ‘get this stupid war finished’. What we know on day 1,171 The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2025
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.
International Business Times · May 9, 2025 France, Poland Sign Treaty With Mutual Defence Pledge France and Poland on Friday signed a treaty committing both sides to mutual assistance in case of an attack by an aggressor, strengthening ties between the EU heavyweights in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025 Slovakian and Serbian leaders defy EU to attend Russian military parade Robert Fico and Aleksandar Vučić accept Vladimir Putin’s invitation to attend Victory Day celebrations
Evening Standard · May 9, 2025 Ukraine ‘absolute focus’ for UK and northern European allies – Sir Keir Starmer The Prime Minister was in Norway on Friday for a series of meetings.
International Business Times · May 9, 2025 Putin, Xi, Steven Seagal And Missiles: Russia's Red Square Parade Vladimir Putin chatted easily with China's Xi Jinping as a pro-Kremlin US actor sat nearby watching tanks and missiles roll across the cobblestones of Red Square.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2025 What is the ‘special tribunal’ for Ukraine – and could it bring Putin to justice? Leaders hope the new international court will be able to take stronger action against Russia
Euronews · May 9, 2025 'Our position is very clear. It's a Russian war against Ukraine,' says Simion In an Euronews and Euronews Romania exclusive, the AUR party leader, who won the first round of the Romanian presidential election repeat on Sunday, said Russia is waging war on Ukraine, but that Ukraine must respect international treaties and the rights of national minorities.