Ukraine War Live Ticker +++ 23:27 Trump Urges 30-Day Ceasefire as Russia Proposes Limited One
Trump advocates for a 30-day halt in conflicts
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In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump has demanded a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The proposal, vocalized on his personal platform, Truth Social, emphasizes the responsibilities of both nations in upholding the truce. If the ceasefire is broken, an escalation of sanctions will follow, Trump warns.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has concurrently confirmed his country's immediate readiness for such a ceasefire after a call with Trump. Previously, the U.S. had proposed a similar 30-day ceasefire in March.
Meanwhile, Russia has responded with a limited 72-hour ceasefire from May 9, coinciding with the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany More Info
22:54 New Foreign Minister Wadephul Visits Ukraine
Following his inauguration, new German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has arrived in Ukraine on his maiden visit. He is set to participate in an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv tomorrow. Ukrainian counterpart, Andrij Sybiha, will also attend.
Wadephul recently visited Berlin from the EU foreign ministers' meeting in Warsaw earlier today to attend a commemorative ceremony in the Bundestag marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II More Info
22:12 Merz Twists the Knife: Assures Zelenskyy of Germany's Solidarity
Despite the ongoing conflict, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz assures Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Germany's continued solidarity. Both leaders acknowledge Russia's need to agree to a ceasefire and emphasize the support of the U.S., France, Britain, and other European partners for Ukraine, as well as pressure on Russia.
21:40 Wirecard Minion Marsalek Dishes Dirt to Russian Spy
Fugitive Wirecard manager Jan Marsalek allegedly shared information about potential weapons deals, acquiring drones, blood diamonds trading, and providing mercenaries in Africa with a Russian spy, Orlin Roussev. In a twist, Marsalek was reportedly offered the ability to order weapons even for nuclear arms. This meeting comes under scrutiny as Roussev is being investigated for running a spy ring in the UK More Info
21:03 Ukraine Allies Plotting Special Tribunal
Ukraine and its allies are preparing to give the green light for a special tribunal to prosecute the crime of "aggression" during the Russian invasion. The initiative, backed by the European Union, the Council of Europe, and several other states, aims to hold political and military leaders from Russia accountable. The International Criminal Court in The Hague will continue to handle prosecution of war crimes in the Ukraine war More Info
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- The proposed 30-day ceasefire by US President Donald Trump between Russia and Ukraine has outlined responsibilities for both nations to adhere to the truce, with threats of escalated sanctions should the ceasefire be broken.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has affirmed his nation's readiness for the ceasefire, following a call with Trump, mirroring the U.S.'s proposed 30-day ceasefire in March.
- Concurrently, Russia has announced a limited 72-hour ceasefire starting May 9, corresponding with the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.
- New German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, on his inaugural visit to Ukraine, is set to attend an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Lviv tomorrow, with Ukrainian counterpart Andrij Sybiha in attendance as well.
- While the ongoing conflict persists, new Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Germany's continued solidarity, emphasizing the support of the U.S., France, Britain, and other European partners for Ukraine.
