Ukraine War Live Ticker +++ 19:55: Zelensky Calls Merz, Congratulates Chancellor
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reaches out to Merkel, extending his congratulations to the German Chancellor
In the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated the newly-elected German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, on his victory over the phone. "We rely on Germany to continue playing a key role in supporting Ukraine - both in protecting our people and in rebuilding after the war", Zelensky wrote on Twitter, referring to the ongoing war against Russia.
19:30 EU Foreign Ministers Travel to Ukraine Together
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that there will be a meeting of European foreign ministers in Ukraine on Friday. "Tomorrow, we are traveling to Ukraine, and we will provide a billion euros for the Ukrainian defense industry," she said after an informal EU foreign ministers' meeting in Warsaw, Poland. This marks a significant show of support for Ukraine from the European Union.
19:01 EU Pays Out Further Billion-Euro Loan to Ukraine
The European Commission has paid out the fourth tranche of its extraordinary macro-financial assistance loan (MFA) to Ukraine. "The EU continues to support Ukraine - politically, financially, economically, and militarily," explained EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis in a statement. "Today, we are paying out a further billion euros as part of the extraordinary G7 initiative, which amounts to up to 45 billion euros."
18:16 Ukraine Insists on 30-Day Ceasefire for Peace Talks
After talks with Western security advisors, Ukraine is now insisting on a 30-day ceasefire. "We have emphasized that a full and unconditional ceasefire must be the first step towards a just and lasting peace," wrote Kyiv's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, on Telegram. The three-day ceasefire declared by the Kremlin around Victory Day on May 9 is merely "manipulation" and intended to ensure the safety of the military parade in Moscow. A 30-day ceasefire would be a test of Russia's seriousness.
17:42 Ukrainian Soldiers: Only Fire in Response
Several Ukrainian troops stationed at the front reported that they have been ordered to only open fire in response to Russian attacks. This was reported by the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne. There has been a decrease in artillery attacks and Russian activity in some areas.
16:29 Ukrainian Soldiers Defend Against Russian Attacks
Ukrainian forces are attempting to break through the border into the Russian region of Kursk, according to Russian reports. These attempts have reportedly been met with Russian military response. Both Moscow and Kyiv accuse each other of violating the ceasefire.
15:58 Pro-Russian "Night Wolves" Visit Brandenburg Memorial Sites
Pro-Russian motorcycle riders of the nationalist "Night Wolves" group visited two Soviet memorial sites in Brandenburg, laying wreaths before heading towards Berlin. Police were present during the visit, which sparked controversy due to the group's association with Russian President Vladimir Putin and their extreme nationalist views.
15:21 Military Parade Cancelled Due to Equipment Failure
Large commemorative events with military parades are taking place across Russia to mark the 8th of May, remembering the end of World War II. In Sterlitamak, however, there have already been embarrassing mishaps during the rehearsals: Two old Soviet-era tanks fell apart during practice.
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- The employment policy of Germany, as expressed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, could significantly influence the community policy for Ukraine, given the ongoing support required for the defense and reconstruction of the war-torn nation.
- Fragmentation of international politics, particularly in relation to the Ukraine conflict, becomes more likely due to the exporting of oppositional policies between global powers, as seen in the recent ceasefire demands from both Kyiv and Moscow.
- The European Commission, through its employment policy, has continued to financially support Ukraine by providing additional funds for their defense industry, underlining the importance of foreign aid in the face of ongoing war-and-conflicts.
- As Ukraine voices its desire for a 30-day ceasefire to facilitate peace talks, the likelihood of successful negotiations increases if the general-news media can bring attention to the ongoing war and its potential consequences, thereby pressuring all parties to prioritize diplomacy over hostility.
