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11.05.202505:00
⚡️Putin's proposed talks 'a first step, but not enough,' Macron says.
"An unconditional ceasefire is not preceded by negotiations," French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters on May 11.
"An unconditional ceasefire is not preceded by negotiations," French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters on May 11.
10.05.202523:04
⚡️Putin calls on Ukraine to begin direct talks in Istanbul next week as Victory Day 'truce' ends.
"Russia is ready for negotiations without any preconditions," Putin claimed in an address marking the end of the three-day Victory Day ceasefire. He invited Ukraine to begin talks in Istanbul on May 15.
"Russia is ready for negotiations without any preconditions," Putin claimed in an address marking the end of the three-day Victory Day ceasefire. He invited Ukraine to begin talks in Istanbul on May 15.
10.05.202518:33
⚡️CNN: Russia to 'think about' ceasefire, 'resistant' to pressure, Peskov says.
Speaking to CNN on May 10, Peskov commented on the latest ceasefire proposal from Ukraine and Europe, responding that Russia needs to "think about" it, but is "resistant" to pressure.
Speaking to CNN on May 10, Peskov commented on the latest ceasefire proposal from Ukraine and Europe, responding that Russia needs to "think about" it, but is "resistant" to pressure.
10.05.202512:45
⚡️6 senior National Guard officials suspended from posts amid corruption probe.
Ukrainian media outlet ZN UA reported on May 10 that their law enforcement sources confirmed an ongoing probe by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau into suspected embezzlement, money laundering and bribery.
Ukrainian media outlet ZN UA reported on May 10 that their law enforcement sources confirmed an ongoing probe by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau into suspected embezzlement, money laundering and bribery.
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10.05.202509:36
Upon arrival in Kyiv on May 10, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk joined President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska at the Memorial for the Fallen at Kyiv's Independence Square, honoring not only the Ukrainian but also foreign soldiers who lost their lives defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
"We honored the memory of the soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom, for Ukraine's independence," Zelensky wrote on Telegram.
"Eternal glory and gratitude to the heroes – those who are no longer with us, but who remain with us forever. Eternal remembrance to those who gave their lives defending Ukraine."
Photos: President's Office
"We honored the memory of the soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom, for Ukraine's independence," Zelensky wrote on Telegram.
"Eternal glory and gratitude to the heroes – those who are no longer with us, but who remain with us forever. Eternal remembrance to those who gave their lives defending Ukraine."
Photos: President's Office
10.05.202507:11
⚡️Kim Jong Un says North Korea's involvement in Russia's war 'part of sacred mission.'
"Our involvement in the war was justifiable, and this belongs to our sovereign rights," North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un said. "I regard this as part of the sacred mission we must execute for our brothers and comrades-in-arms."
"Our involvement in the war was justifiable, and this belongs to our sovereign rights," North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un said. "I regard this as part of the sacred mission we must execute for our brothers and comrades-in-arms."
11.05.202503:00
⚡️'We'll judge Russia by actions, not words' — US State Department spox calls for ceasefire.
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce called for "concrete proposals from both sides" in order for Washington to "move forward" in peace negotiations.
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce called for "concrete proposals from both sides" in order for Washington to "move forward" in peace negotiations.
10.05.202522:05
⚡️US approves transfer of 125 long-range missiles, 100 Patriot missiles from Germany to Ukraine, NYT reports.
The American-made weapons cannot be exported, even by a country that owns them, without approval from the U.S. government.
The American-made weapons cannot be exported, even by a country that owns them, without approval from the U.S. government.
10.05.202517:10
⚡️Zelensky says demilitarized zone idea 'dead,' European Pravda reports.
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on May 10, President Volodymyr Zelensky rebuked the idea of a demilitarized zone in the war and emphasized the importance of first securing a ceasefire.
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on May 10, President Volodymyr Zelensky rebuked the idea of a demilitarized zone in the war and emphasized the importance of first securing a ceasefire.
10.05.202512:02
⚡️Iran to send Russia short-range ballistic missile launchers, Reuters reports.
Iran is preparing to send Russia Fath-360 short-range ballistic missile launchers, Reuters reported on May 9, citing Western security and regional officials familiar with the matter.
Iran is preparing to send Russia Fath-360 short-range ballistic missile launchers, Reuters reported on May 9, citing Western security and regional officials familiar with the matter.
10.05.202509:28
⚡️EU officially endorses unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
"As in the past, it is now for Russia to show its willingness to achieve peace," the EU's statement reads.
"As in the past, it is now for Russia to show its willingness to achieve peace," the EU's statement reads.
10.05.202507:09
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of May 10, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
11.05.202501:59
⚡️Witkoff uses Kremlin translators in meetings with Putin, NBC reports.
"If they speak to each other in Russian, he doesn't know what they are saying," one Western official told NBC News. Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, called Witkoff's approach "a very bad idea."
"If they speak to each other in Russian, he doesn't know what they are saying," one Western official told NBC News. Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, called Witkoff's approach "a very bad idea."
10.05.202520:58
⚡️CORRECTION: We previously reported that Pope Leo XIV condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine in an interview with Peruvian news outlet Semanario Expresión on May 9, 2025. However, then-Bishop Robert Prevost (Pope Leo's birth name) originally made the comments condemning Russia's invasion in the interview published on April 13, 2022 while serving as the Bishop of Chiclayo. The Kyiv Independent regrets the error.
10.05.202514:58
‘Almost all Russians poisoned by imperial propaganda,’ says journalist Ekaterina Barabash after escaping Russia
In an exclusive interview with the Kyiv Independent, 64-year-old film critic and journalist Ekaterina Barabash reflects on the moment she decided to risk her life to flee Russia and why even “good Russians” who oppose the war don’t understand Ukraine.
Photo via Facebook
In an exclusive interview with the Kyiv Independent, 64-year-old film critic and journalist Ekaterina Barabash reflects on the moment she decided to risk her life to flee Russia and why even “good Russians” who oppose the war don’t understand Ukraine.
Photo via Facebook
10.05.202511:21
⚡️Zelensky, European leaders hold 'productive' call with Trump about peace talks.
"Ukraine and all allies are ready for a complete unconditional ceasefire on land, in the air, and at sea for at least 30 days, starting as early as Monday," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote.
Photo: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry
"Ukraine and all allies are ready for a complete unconditional ceasefire on land, in the air, and at sea for at least 30 days, starting as early as Monday," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote.
Photo: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry
10.05.202509:27
⚡️Russia may close airspace over Kapustin Yar, site of Oreshnik ballistic missile launch, on May 12-13.
A notice about the airspace closure was published on the U.S. Defense Department's NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) website on May 10.
A notice about the airspace closure was published on the U.S. Defense Department's NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) website on May 10.
10.05.202506:54
⚡️Macron, Starmer, Merz, Tusk arrive in Kyiv.
The visit marks German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first trip to Ukraine, and the first time all four leaders have travelled there together.
Phot: Ludovic Marin/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
The visit marks German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first trip to Ukraine, and the first time all four leaders have travelled there together.
Phot: Ludovic Marin/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
11.05.202500:14
⚡️Kyiv, European allies pledge harsher sanctions on Russia's banking, energy sectors if Moscow refuses ceasefire.
Tougher sanctions "should be applied to (Russia's) banking and energy sectors, targeting fossil fuels, oil, and the shadow fleet," the leaders of Ukraine, the U.K., France, Germany, and Poland said in a joint statement.
Tougher sanctions "should be applied to (Russia's) banking and energy sectors, targeting fossil fuels, oil, and the shadow fleet," the leaders of Ukraine, the U.K., France, Germany, and Poland said in a joint statement.
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10.05.202520:04
⚡️Pope Leo XIV condemns Russia's 'imperialist' invasion of Ukraine.
The newly appointed Pope Leo XIV condemned Russia's war against Ukraine in an interview on May 9, characterizing it as "a true invasion, imperialist in nature, where Russia seeks to conquer territory for reasons of power.”
The newly appointed Pope Leo XIV condemned Russia's war against Ukraine in an interview on May 9, characterizing it as "a true invasion, imperialist in nature, where Russia seeks to conquer territory for reasons of power.”
10.05.202513:33
⚡️Ukraine, European allies demand Russia agree to 30-day ceasefire starting May 12.
"We agreed that a full and unconditional ceasefire must begin on Monday, May 12, for at least 30 days. We jointly demand this from Russia, and we know we are supported in this by the United States," Zelensky said.
"We agreed that a full and unconditional ceasefire must begin on Monday, May 12, for at least 30 days. We jointly demand this from Russia, and we know we are supported in this by the United States," Zelensky said.
10.05.202510:56
⚡️Trump 'frustrated' by inability to broker end to Russia's war against Ukraine, WSJ reports.
U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged in private that Russia is difficult to negotiate with because they "want the whole thing," referring to Ukraine, the WSJ reported, citing sources familiar with the comments.
U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged in private that Russia is difficult to negotiate with because they "want the whole thing," referring to Ukraine, the WSJ reported, citing sources familiar with the comments.
10.05.202508:16
⚡️Kremlin rejects 30-day ceasefire as long as Ukraine receives weapons, Peskov says.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the idea of a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claiming in an interview with ABC News on May 10 that it would be "an advantage" for Ukraine.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the idea of a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claiming in an interview with ABC News on May 10 that it would be "an advantage" for Ukraine.
10.05.202504:31
⚡️EU has alternative plans if Hungary vetoes Ukraine's accession, Kallas says.
The EU would like to secure unanimous support, but it has alternative plans if Hungary vetoes Ukraine's accession to the bloc, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on May 9.
The EU would like to secure unanimous support, but it has alternative plans if Hungary vetoes Ukraine's accession to the bloc, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on May 9.
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