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
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
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
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
Are we heading for another world war – or has it already started? The rules-based world order is in retreat and violence is on the rise, forcing countries to rethink their relationships The Guardian - UK · 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. Euronews · 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
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, says EU’s former top diplomat Josep Borrell also criticises EU response to what he calls largest ethnic cleansing operation since second world war The Guardian - UK · 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. International Business Times · 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 The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025
Motor1 · May 9, 2025 From Seat to Mercedes: The Evolution of the Popemobile All heads of state have special cars. Donald Trump gets around with a huge Cadillac called The Beast, while his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin rolls in a massive Aurus Arsenal.
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
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
Evening Standard · May 9, 2025 Ukraine to host ‘coalition of the willing’ talks, says Zelensky Military officers from around 30 countries have been involved in drawing up plans for the coalition.
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2025 Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations as Russia holds Victory Day spectacle Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.
The Conversation · May 9, 2025 I watched the Kremlin’s new Putin documentary (so you don’t have to) − here’s what it says about how the Russian leader views himself As the chances of President Donald Trump’s peace deal in Ukraine seemingly recede, attention turns back to the question of Vladimir Putin and his war aims. What does the Russian president want to achieve from the conflict? And when – and under what conditions – will he be willing to…
International Business Times · May 9, 2025 Kyiv's EU Allies Endorse Tribunal To Try Russian Leaders Ukraine's EU allies on Friday endorsed the creation of a tribunal to try Russia's top leaders over the invasion, as Kyiv pushes for Vladimir Putin himself to be brought to justice.
Euronews · May 9, 2025 Ukraine's allies endorse special tribunal to prosecute Putin, with legal limitations The special tribunal will be able to impose sentences of life imprisonment when justified by the extreme severity of the crime of aggression.