ISW: Putin weaponizes Victory Day ceasefire to strengthen Russia’s war effort
Putin’s announced VE Day ceasefire aims to bolster Russia’s battlefield posture, reject US-Ukrainian peace initiatives, and mask true intentions.
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Zelenskyy calls Putin’s 9 May truce proposal a deceptive maneuver
The Ukrainian President urged an immediate, unconditional 30-day truce instead of waiting for May, emphasizing that preserving human life is more important than ceremonial events like military parades.
Pistorius says Trump peace plan would mean Ukraine capitulation
The German Defense Minister rejected Trump’s peace plan suggesting Ukraine cede Crimea and occupied areas, emphasizing that Ukraine could have agreed to such terms a year ago.
Forbes: Experts say Trump wrong on Russia’s invasion motives
Historians reject Trump’s claim that NATO ambitions led to war, citing Russia’s imperial agenda and Ukraine’s lack of real NATO prospects between 2008 and 2022.
Ukraine’s ex-FM Kuleba says Ukraine nowhere near real peace talks
Dmytro Kuleba stated that from a ceasefire standpoint, Ukraine’s situation has not changed since January or last autumn.
Trump demands Ukraine sign his minerals deal immediately
In his Truth Social post, he wrote that "hopefully" it will be signed "IMMEDIATELY" and linked progress to peace prospects.
CNN: Trump’s peace offer to Russia on Ukraine could be too generous, may still not satisfy Putin
Trump's negotiation tactics with Russia reveal fundamental misunderstanding of Putin's motives and geopolitical versus business negotiations.
Russia’s Lavrov says Moscow ready for deal with US on Ukraine, with details needing fine-tuning
The Russian Foreign Minister claimed Trump is "probably the only leader on Earth" who understands the so-called "root causes" of Russia's invasion.
FT: Kyiv and other European capitals alarmed by Trump’s offer to recognize Russian annexation of Crimea
European officials fear this stance will damage transatlantic security and potentially derail June's NATO summit.
Denmark allocates $ 48 mn for artillery ammunition to Ukraine
Danish government funds Estonia-facilitated ammunition delivery while participating in broader Nordic-Baltic initiative to equip a complete Ukrainian brigade.
CNN: US seeks Russia-Ukraine peace deal within Trump’s first 100 days
European official reveals Trump's urgency for Russia-Ukraine war resolution, while Rubio skips London meeting and Trump criticizes Zelenskyy.
Ukraine urges US to pressure Moscow, not Kyiv, after overnight Russian attack
Trump earlier said he believes he has a deal with Russia but not with "Zelenskyy."
Trump claims Moscow is ready for his ceasefire while Kyiv resists, as Russia targets Ukraine with missiles
The US President sympathized with Russian military losses, blaming Zelenskyy for refusing to accept his peace demands.
“No frozen conflict disguised as peace”: Ukraine’s economy minister rejects Trump’s Crimea plan as no security guarantees for Kyiv are proposed
Ukrainian Economy Minister Svyrydenko declares readiness for genuine negotiations while firmly opposing Trump's plan to recognize Russian control of Crimea, emphasizing that security guarantees must replace NATO membership to prevent future aggression.
Ukraine’s statehood, not just territory, at stake as London peace talks collapse over Crimea’s recognition as Russian
Ukraine forcefully rejected the Trump administration's proposal to recognize Crimea as Russian territory, leading US Secretary of State Rubio to withdraw from scheduled London negotiations and triggering similar cancellations from European ministers, underscoring the existential nature of a conflict that extends far beyond disputed borders.
Putin claims direct Ukraine talks possible as US pressure mounts
The Russian dictator stated Moscow has "a positive attitude towards a ceasefire."
Ukraine “willing to give up 20% of its land,” senior US official claimed talking to NYP
The US expects Russia and Ukraine to respond to a peace deal within days.
Russia continues attacks despite own Easter truce, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine registered extensive hostile activity including hundreds of artillery strikes, direct assaults, and drone attacks, as Moscow tries to create a "general impression of ceasefire."
Trump says he may “take a pass” within days on his futile efforts to freeze Russo-Ukrainian war
Meanwhile, US State Secretary Rubio said the US is nearing a decision on ending its role in Ukraine talks, declaring, “It’s not our war.”
ISW: Russia again rejects US-backed ceasefire, demands total Ukrainian surrender
Russia demands Ukraine’s capitulation and regime change, rejecting all ceasefire plans that fall short of those preconditions.