Russia Ukraine ceasefire news

What Putin wants from Istanbul talks, how Trump played into it, and whether Zelenskyy can call his bluff — Western media

May 12 marked the beginning of what could become a pivotal week in Russia’s war against Ukraine. That day was meant to launch a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Kyiv and its allies — a plan the Kremlin effectively rejected. Instead, direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, initiated by Moscow and backed by Donald Trump, may take place in Istanbul on May 15. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has personally invited Vladimir Putin to attend.

12 May 2025, 07:44 PM

Kremlin fumes over ceasefire deadline

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov lashed out at the ceasefire ultimatum issued by the United States and European Union, calling the language “unacceptable” and rejecting the demand for Russia to agree to a 30-day truce in Ukraine.

12 May 2025, 06:54 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to talk, but only if Russia halts all attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s offer to hold direct peace talks “without any preconditions” as “a good sign,” but said the real first step should be a full and lasting ceasefire, starting May 12.

11 May 2025, 12:06 PM

Russia violates its 3-day truce with air strikes and artillery barrages

Ukraine’s 25th Airborne Brigade, defending against invading Russian troops around Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, confirmed to NV that enemy aviation dropped several glide bombs on May 8 — the first day of the purported three-day truce.

8 May 2025, 11:05 PM

Kremlin rejects Zelenskyy’s proposal for 30-day ceasefire

The spokesman for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov, effectively rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, Russian state agency RIA Novosti reported on April 29.

29 April 2025, 12:45 PM

Russia Ukraine ceasefire news