Vladimir Putin
The Russian State Duma has authorized Putin to use the army abroad to protect Russians. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called this law an act of "aggressive lawlessness."
On May 14, Vadim Repin, a violinist funded by the Kremlin, will perform in Sofia. Bulgarian artists are protesting against the performance by the artist from the aggressor state.
Sybiha suggested that Europe initiate an agreement to cease strikes on airports. This step is intended to strengthen diplomacy and involve the EU in the peace process.
Budanov stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations in the event of Russia's sincerity. He emphasized that there is currently no direct communication between the presidents.
Kaja Kallas called for opening all negotiation clusters with Ukraine by summer. She described the country's accession to the EU as an investment in pan-European security.
Pistorius called Putin's statements on peace a possible deception to cover up the weakness of the Russian army. ISW notes that the Kremlin has no intention of ending the war against Ukraine.
The EU and the UK have imposed sanctions against the organizers of the deportation of Ukrainian children. The British government also announced the allocation of an additional £1.2 million for mechanisms to locate and return Ukrainian children
The expert stated that Russia is imitating diplomacy and putting forward unacceptable conditions for negotiations. A meeting between the presidents currently remains unrealistic.
The EU is preparing the 21st package of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, banks, and military-industrial complex. New restrictions are planned to be presented in early summer to increase pressure.
Kallas rejected Schröder's candidacy as an EU negotiator due to his ties with the Russian Federation. She called Putin's ceasefire proposal cynical.
The SPD is ready to examine Putin's proposal to involve Schröder in negotiations. The German government considers such a Kremlin initiative to be fictitious.
The German government called Putin's proposal regarding Schröder's mediation a sham and lacking credibility. For peace, the Kremlin must cease fire.
Yuri Ushakov stated the necessity of withdrawing the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Donbas for progress in negotiations. The Kremlin suggests that "Kyiv will realize this sooner or later."
The Slovak Prime Minister reported Putin's reaction to Zelenskyy's proposal to meet. For this to happen, the President of Ukraine must call him personally.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico conveyed Zelenskyy's words to Putin about the readiness for a meeting in any format.
Putin announced the approaching end of the war and readiness for negotiations. The Trump-mediated process is currently officially suspended.
Putin called the truce from May 9 to 11 the result of Moscow's warnings regarding Kyiv's security. The parties also agreed on an exchange of a thousand prisoners.
The President of the European Council declared readiness for dialogue with the Russian Federation in the future for the sake of European security. Currently, the EU supports peace initiatives under U.S. leadership.
Putin is ready to meet with Zelenskyy in a third country. He also announced plans for a prisoner exchange following Trump's proposal.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to meet with Putin in any location except Moscow. The OP Advisor explained this by the status of the aggressor state's capital.
The Kremlin announced Putin's readiness to receive Zelenskyy in Moscow for negotiations.
Yuri Ushakov stated that Robert Fico did not convey any messages from Zelenskyy to Putin. The Kremlin also confirmed the three-day duration of the May truce.
Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov reported a pause in negotiations and the absence of new agreements. He claims that Ukraine "knows the conditions for resuming meetings."
The Kremlin stated that reaching a peace agreement on Ukraine will take a long time due to the complexity of the process. Putin's aide stated that he does not know the date for the resumption of negotiations.
A new air defense ring consisting of over 100 "Pantsir" systems on towers has been erected around Moscow. Putin's Valdai residence has been hidden on maps and its protection reinforced.
A poster featuring a blood-stained Putin was displayed on the wall of Narva Castle. The action was a response to Russian propaganda events for May 9.
The event lasted 45 minutes without ground equipment, but with aviation and North Korean troops. Leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Laos and other states arrived for the parade.
Putin at the May 9 parade declared a struggle against NATO and stated that "victory was and will be on the side of the RF. " The parade became the most modest in the entire history of its holding in Russia.
Due to the threat of drones, there will be no military aircraft at the parade in Moscow. Western media accreditations have been canceled, and mobile communications have been restricted in the city.
The FSO of the Russian Federation has mandated that visitors to Putin hand over their watches before one-on-one meetings. The new rules have been in effect since April for everyone except his inner circle.