Vladimir Putin
U. S. President Donald Trump approved Zelenskyy's initiative regarding a meeting with Putin. The White House chief called on both sides to make concessions.
Zelenskyy proposed an all-for-all exchange and the return of children to Putin. The President called for a meeting date to be set to discuss ending the war.
Zelenskyy's letter to Putin will be distributed at the UN, OSCE, and Council of Europe. The President proposes that the Russian dictator set a date and hold a meeting.
Peskov confirmed receipt of Zelenskyy's letter proposing a meeting. Putin will review it later, and he is being invited to Moscow for negotiations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote an open letter to Putin with a proposal for a meeting. Advisor Lytvyn stated that the appeal will also be sent to international partners.
Ukraine has delivered Zelenskyy's letter with a peace plan to Putin through diplomatic channels. The document contains specific steps and an invitation to a personal meeting.
The dictator asserted his constitutional right to run for president in 2030. He added that "only the Lord knows if he will have enough health."
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written an open letter to Vladimir Putin. The President of Ukraine proposes to schedule a meeting and determine its date.
Putin is not against Ukraine's European association but opposes the transformation of the EU into a military bloc. The Russian dictator stated that plans to "control the entire Donbas and reach an agreement do not contradict each other"
Putin declared readiness for peace based on the agreements with Trump in Anchorage. He added that plans to seize Donbas do not interfere with the deal.
Putin called the 'Oreshnik' strike on Ukraine a test to verify the accuracy of the missile's warheads. He does not rule out full-scale deployment of the weapon against cities.
Putin claimed alleged control over 80% of the Zaporizhzhia region and 100% of the Luhansk region. He also asserts that Russia is advancing and that Ukraine has lost 100,000 troops.
Former MI6 chief Alex Younger has died of cancer at the age of 62. Prince William and Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid tribute to the legendary intelligence officer.
The Head of the CCD of the NSDC, Andriy Kovalenko, stated that Russia has lost its influence in the world and that the collapse of the state is inevitable. At the same time, Russian dictator Putin still believes in hegemony.
At the St. Petersburg Forum, the Russian Federation is trying to hide a budget deficit of 80 billion dollars. Revenues have fallen by 40%, and 71 of the country's regions have become deficit-ridden.
Germany, France, and Britain are developing a format for negotiations with the Russian Federation involving Ukraine. European leaders believe Kyiv's positions are stronger due to the strikes.
Rutte stated that Putin will only hold a May 9th parade by Zelenskyy's decree. Ukraine receives PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles for American air defense systems every week.
Zelenskyy is ready for direct negotiations with Putin without waiting for US assistance. Currently, Washington is primarily focused on the situation surrounding Iran.
A German government official stated that an opening for dialogue with the Russian Federation is gradually emerging. Negotiations could begin in a few months with the participation of the E3 group.
In addition to the "Saint Petersburg" oil terminal, the strike on the Russian corvette "Boiky," based in Kronstadt, has also been officially confirmed.
Shtilerman reported that Fire Point drones struck an oil terminal and ships in Russia's Leningrad Oblast during an economic forum. The Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC), which criticizes the Ukrainian manufacturer, is attempting to gain publicity from this.
The Russian Federation is exploiting the shortage of Patriot missiles to escalate attacks on the capital. Putin is attempting to divert attention from strikes on the rear and failures at the front.
Gasoline sales have been restricted in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions due to shortages. In occupied Sevastopol, fuel is now being issued only via coupons. Restrictions have also been introduced in the occupied Luhansk region.
The Russian attack killed 22 people, including two children, and injured another 130. The enemy launched over 70 missiles and hundreds of drones at residential sectors.
Due to the exhaustion of resources and drone strikes, Russia's offensive is slowing down. The Kremlin acknowledges that war goals are unattainable and that there is a threat of an economic crisis.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called Putin's actions a sign of defeat in the war. He stated that the Russian dictator will never be able to conquer Ukraine and that he should admit it.
The MoD of the RF called the massive shelling of Ukraine a "retaliatory strike. " The CCD of the NSDC calls this disinformation to justify the terror against civilians.
Peskov demands the withdrawal of the AFU from four regions to end the war. Experts explain the ultimatums by the exhaustion of Russia's resources and pressure on Ukrainians.
The package includes restrictions against oil revenues, banks, and the Russian shadow fleet. The EU plans to fix the price of Russian oil at $44.
The Kremlin has begun speaking of a new "paradigm" in the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine and has come forward with new "conditions. "