During negotiations in Istanbul on May 16, Russia made demands regarding Ukraine's neutral status, renunciation of reparations, and recognition of Russian territories. It also demanded a ceasefire.
Andriy Kovalenko stated that the threats from the Russians are traditional behavior, which often has no basis. During negotiations in Istanbul, the Russians demanded that Ukraine withdraw its troops from the occupied territories.
The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks threatened to seize Kharkiv and Sumy regions. This could happen if Ukraine does not withdraw troops from four partially occupied regions.
On May 14, Ukraine is expected to have periodic rains, especially in the West. In Kyiv, no significant precipitation is expected, with +3+6 at night, and up to +16 degrees during the day.
In 2025, 312,000 participants registered for the NMT. The biggest challenges are security, air raids, electricity supply and attempts at fraud.
The Russian army advanced near three settlements in Luhansk and Donetsk regions, in particular near Makiivka, Oleksandropol, and Rozlyv. During May 10, 117 combat engagements took place on the front.
According to weather forecaster Natalka Didenko, on May 10-11, rainy and cool weather is expected throughout Ukraine, except for Luhansk, Donetsk and the south. Air temperature will range from +7 to +17 degrees.
Ukrainian servicemen who defended Ukraine in various directions, including Mariupol, have been released. This is the 64th exchange, with a total of 4,757 citizens released.
The Russians advanced near Lyman, Siversk, Novopavlivka, Kurakhovo and Velyka Novosilka. The Armed Forces are counterattacking in a number of areas, fighting continues in many directions.
In Luhansk, students of the "Dahl Cossack Hundred" were initiated into "Cossacks" right in the temple. The CNS reports that this is a factory of "obedient executors of orders".
Frosts on the ground, thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 20 m/s are expected in Ukraine this weekend. During the day, the air will warm up to +26 degrees, atmospheric pressure will jump.
Russia continues to integrate the temporarily occupied territories into its management system, redistributing electoral districts. In the 2026 State Duma elections, 7 deputies will be elected from the occupied regions.
Russia refuses to make concessions regarding Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia NPP, insisting on conditions that are tantamount to Ukraine's capitulation. This undermines Trump's efforts to achieve peace.
The "Atesh" military movement reported a successful sabotage on the railway near Stanytsia Luhanska. The destruction of the transformer cabinet led to the disruption of the logistics of the Russian army.
Negotiations with the participation of the Russian dictator's aide Ushakov and representative Kirill Dmitriev took place in the Kremlin. Details of the meeting have not yet been disclosed.
The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people condemned any attempts to recognize Crimea as Russian, emphasizing that this is a gross violation of international law and an encroachment on the sovereignty of Ukraine. The only way to peace is de-occupation.
The US will demand that Russia recognize Ukraine's right to its own army as part of a peace agreement. The US also seeks to regain control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and access to the Dnipro River.
Following a massive strike on Kyiv, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russia has put forward demands for Ukraine to withdraw from its regions. Sybiha emphasized that it is Russia, not Ukraine, that is hindering peace.
The Office of the Prosecutor General has notified 14 metropolitans of the Russian Orthodox Church of suspicion of aiding and abetting encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine. They facilitated the seizure of property of Ukrainian churches in the occupied territories.
Ukrainian troops advanced near Toretsk, while Russian occupiers had success in several directions. According to ISW data, Russian advances were recorded near Kupyansk, Lyman, Kurakhove, and in the Kursk region.
On April 17, 2024, the President of Ukraine appointed Oleksiy Kharchenko as the head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration. Prior to this, he headed the Sievierodonetsk MVA.
The spokesman of the OSTG "Khortytsia" stated that the Lyman direction for the Russian Federation is an attempt to reach the remnants of Luhansk region and advance on the north of Donetsk region. Also, the Russians are trying to use underground communications.
Ivano-Frankivsk region canceled mass events for Easter due to security threats. Khmelnytskyi and Kirovohrad regions shortened the curfew on the festive night.
Despite indexation, every third pensioner in Ukraine receives a minimum payment of UAH 3,340. The highest pensions are in Kyiv - UAH 8,708, the lowest - in the Ternopil region (UAH 4,931).
Russia is expanding the production and development of drones, using infrastructure and people in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Factories and training centers are integrated into the Russian system.
U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff suggested that Trump support the "transfer" of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions to Russia.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have advanced in the area of Chasov Yar. Russian occupiers also have advances near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, according to the ISW report.
The patrol police announced that from April 11, TruCAM radars will be installed on 25 new road sections. Now a total of 160 devices will operate on 338 road sections.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russia is creating "Cossack societies" for control, repression and pressure. 10 such formations have already been registered in the Luhansk region.
Frosts are expected at night up to 0-5 degrees, and during the day +1. ..+6. From April 10, a cyclone with precipitation will come, but from Palm Sunday it will get warmer up to +18.
