Overview
- U.S. President Donald Trump has called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, warning of coordinated sanctions if Russia does not comply.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed Kyiv's readiness to implement the ceasefire immediately, calling it a critical step toward peace.
- European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, back the ceasefire proposal and stress the need for united pressure on Russia.
- Russia's three-day Victory Day truce, declared by President Vladimir Putin, has been undermined by continued drone skirmishes and military activity on both sides.
- Ukraine will host a 'coalition of the willing' summit on May 10 to discuss post-war security guarantees and deepen partnerships under the Joint Expeditionary Force framework.