12:00 Kremlin Accuses Ukraine of 14,000 Ceasefire Violations
Kremlin claims: Ukraine violated ceasefire over 14,000 instances
Russia claims Ukraine has broken the agreed-upon three-day ceasefire more than 14,000 times, with Ukrainian troops attempting to advance into southern Russia five times, reports the Russian Ministry of Defense. Kyiv, however, alleges Russia has not adhered to the truce. The ceasefire, initially announced by President Vladimir Putin, was in effect from May 8 for the celebrations in Moscow commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
11:45 Zelensky Eager to Negotiate - With a Ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his readiness for negotiations with Russia, but on the condition of a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday. "There's no point in continued killing for even one more day," Zelensky wrote on online networks.
11:14 Western Politicians Doubt Russia's Sincerity
CDU foreign policy expert Roderich Kiesewetter views Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer of direct talks with Ukraine as a "stalling tactic." According to Reuters, Kiesewetter emphasized that the acid test for Putin would be whether he agrees to the demand for a 30-day ceasefire.
10:33 Political Pressure on Russia
Political scientist Klemens Fischer estimates that the ceasefire initiative of the "G3 plus" is putting pressure on Moscow and forcing Putin to react. This may increase the chances for Ukrainian President Zelensky, who hasn't had such opportunities for years.
10:19 Trump Expresses Optimism for an End to the Fighting
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the conflict in Ukraine may soon come to an end. "Potentially a big day for Russia and Ukraine," he wrote on his Truth Social platform.
09:58 Heavy Casualties on the Russian Side
The Ukrainian Army reports 1,310 Russian losses over the past 24 hours and over 965,890 wounded or killed since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Additionally, Ukrainian forces have destroyed two enemy tanks, six armored combat vehicles, one artillery system, one multiple rocket launcher, 55 tactical drones, and 117 motor vehicles.
09:27 Macron Disapproves of Russia's Offer
French President Emmanuel Macron, like Zelensky, insists on a prior ceasefire before any negotiations can take place. Macron stated that Russia's offer of direct talks aimed to "gain time."
08:54 A Soldier's Resilience amid Adversity
Every day, soldiers fighting against the Russian invasion in Ukraine experience tremendous loss and hardship. Despite injuries, some continue to fight, such as Nicolai, who was met by ntv reporter Kavita Sharma.
08:38 Increased Engagements on the Front Lines
According to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, there have been 161 engagements on the front, with 60 in the Pokrovsk sector. The Russians have launched 63 air strikes on Ukrainian positions and populated areas, dropped 96 guided bombs, and conducted over 4,000 shellings.
08:21 Resumption of Drone Attacks on Ukraine
Russia has resumed its drone attacks on Ukraine, with Kyiv and several regions reporting increased air alerts and drone attacks overnight and in the morning. No immediate damage was reported.
07:22 Trump's Continued Involvement in Peace Efforts
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will continue working with both Ukraine and Russia to end the conflict.
06:57 Use of Kremlin Translators in US-Russia Meetings
NBC News reports that US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, relied on Kremlin translators during his meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, forgoing his own translator and falling back on translators provided by the Kremlin.
05:46 Kyiv Under Drone Attack
Kyiv's air defense systems are currently attempting to repel a Russian drone attack. The attack follows Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul.
04:45 Injuries in Kupyansk from Air Strikes
Three civilians were injured in another series of Russian air strikes on the Kupyansk district in the Kharkiv region. Additionally, six more people, including an 11-year-old boy, were injured in Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region over the past 24 hours.
03:38 Threat of Sanctions on Russia's Energy and Banking Sector
European and American leaders are pushing Russia to accept a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting on Monday. If Russia rejects the ceasefire, stricter sanctions are to be imposed on the Russian banking and energy sectors, targeting fossil fuels, oil, and the shadow fleet.
02:15 US Approval for Germany's Delivery of Weapons to Ukraine
The US has approved Germany's delivery of 125 long-range artillery rockets and 100 Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine.
01:19 Russia Proposes Direct Talks with Ukraine
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks between Russia and Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul. Russia is prepared for "serious negotiations without preconditions." Neither party has agreed to the demanded 30-day truce, with some analysts viewing Putin's proposal as a diversionary maneuver.
On-going Skepticism towards Ceasefire Proposals
Continued hostilities, distrust, and the failure of past negotiations have led to widespread skepticism towards Russia's ceasefire proposals, as it seems that Russia is more interested in gaining strategic advantages rather than genuinely stopping the war.
- Keywords: Ukraine, War, Ceasefire, Russia, Donald Trump, Zelensky, Macron, NATO, Strikes, Military Operations
[2]: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/10/ukraine-war-live- updates-latest-news-on-russia-ukraine-conflict.html
[4]: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-war- ceasefire-zelensky-russia-vladimir-putin-b2340496.html
- The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that Ukrainian troops have violated the agreed-upon three-day ceasefire over 14,000 times, while Kyiv alleges Russia has also not adhered to the truce.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his readiness for negotiations with Russia, but only under the condition of a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday.
- Western politicians, including CDU foreign policy expert Roderich Kiesewetter, have expressed doubt about Russia's sincerity regarding direct talks with Ukraine, with the acid test being whether Russia agrees to the demand for a 30-day ceasefire.
- Political scientist Klemens Fischer estimates that the ceasefire initiative of the "G3 plus" is putting pressure on Moscow, and forced Putin to react, potentially increasing the chances for Ukrainian President Zelensky.
