Overview

• French, German, British, and Polish leaders arrived in Kiev on May 10 to demonstrate European unity and demand a 30-day unconditional ceasefire from Russia.
• The visit follows Russia's May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow, where Putin declared a three-day truce that Ukraine says was repeatedly violated by Russian forces.
• The U.S. Embassy in Kiev issued a warning about a potentially significant Russian attack in the coming days, urging citizens to remain alert.
• The leaders discussed plans for a 'Coalition of Volunteers,' a proposed multinational force to provide security guarantees for Ukraine post-conflict.
• President Donald Trump has supported the ceasefire initiative, threatening new sanctions on Russia if it refuses to comply, while Ukraine continues to push for direct peace talks.