Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainian women on Mother's Day and thanked them for their love and prayers. The President noted the special role of mothers in the conditions of war.
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.
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.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Péter Magyar on his appointment as Prime Minister of Hungary. Ukraine is ready for cooperation following the end of the Viktor Orbán era.
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.
Péter Magyar has officially become the Prime Minister of Hungary, replacing Viktor Orbán. He plans to meet with Zelenskyy in Berehove to discuss important issues.
Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's EU accession and preparations for opening clusters with António Costa. A prisoner exchange in a 1000-for-1000 format was also announced.
Minister Fedorov showcased an AI turret for the automatic destruction of fiber-optic drones. The system is already in use by more than ten units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy called Ukraine an integral part of the European family on Europe Day. The state protects the entire continent from tyranny and chooses its own future.
Donald Trump allows for the extension of the truce between Ukraine and the Russian Federation after May 11. According to the US President, the war in Ukraine is the worst thing that has happened since World War II.
Peskov stated that Russia does not need permissions to hold the Victory Parade. Slutsky called Zelenskyy's decree a 'clown show' and assured that the event would take place.
The Russian Federation supported Trump's initiative for a truce on May 9-11 and a prisoner exchange. Earlier, Zelenskyy confirmed the agreement and allowed the parade to be held in Moscow.
Decree No. 374/2026 allows a parade in Moscow on May 9, 2026. Red Square has been temporarily excluded from the AFU's fire destruction plan.
President Zelenskyy confirmed a truce on May 9-11 and a prisoner exchange in a 1,000-for-1,000 format. The agreement was reached through the mediation of the United States.
In the Dnipro region, Zelenskyy discussed the needs for drones and unit funding. The President presented awards to soldiers, including volunteers from Colombia.
On May 9, Péter Magyar will take the oath of office as Prime Minister of Hungary after the Orbán era. The government promises to fight corruption and return to a European course.
Zelenskyy discussed infrastructure protection and strengthening electronic warfare in the Dnipro region. Military officials reported on the situation at the front and security in the Black Sea.
The President visited combat brigades and noted existing supply deficits and the need to increase the production of unmanned systems. A Staff meeting will be held based on the results of these discussions.
Umerov held talks in the US with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Zelenskyy expects a strengthening of positions and progress in the release of prisoners.
Zelenskyy announced mirror responses to Russian shelling and assaults. Ukraine's further steps will depend on today's news.
Yurii Ihnat stated there is a shortage of air defense missiles due to intensive shelling. Currently, Patriot and NASAMS launchers remain half-empty.
Kyiv plans to send experts to strengthen the security of Latvian airspace. This will help prevent incidents caused by Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems.
Rustem Umerov met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner regarding prisoners. The parties discussed diplomatic steps to achieve peace in the war.
EU ministers will adopt sanctions against those involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children. Ukraine has already introduced restrictions against the abductors and the Russian shadow fleet.
Marco Rubio stated that US efforts to end the war in Ukraine have reached a deadlock. Washington is ready to mediate only if there is real progress.
The President met with soldiers of the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade in the Oleksandrivsk direction and presented awards. Ground drones provide 60% of the logistics for this unit.
SBU drones hit an oil refinery and an oil station in Perm, 1,500 km from the border. A key oil processing unit and one of the reservoirs were damaged.
Zelenskyy announced a visit by US representatives to Kyiv "at the turn of spring and summer. " The parties discussed the exchange of prisoners and new security agreements.