German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured of further support for Ukraine, including financial. Germany will contribute to the negotiation processes on ceasefire and achieving peace.
Zelenskyy announced that he expects a response from Russia regarding a 30-day ceasefire starting on May 12. He emphasized that this would create a chance for diplomacy.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are repelling Russian attacks in the Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, and other directions. Heavy fighting continues, the situation remains tense.
Three Ukrainian children, boys aged 12 to 16, have been returned from the occupied part of the Kherson region. Since the beginning of 2025, 46 children have been returned from occupation.
The German Chancellor stated that measures for peace in Ukraine will be discussed confidentially with the United States. Sanctions against Russia are also being discussed in the event of a refusal to cease fire.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that sanctions against Russia are working and have significantly limited the Kremlin's capabilities. He added that they did not allow Russia to win.
Since the beginning of 2025, more than 50 models of vehicles have been codified and approved for operation in the Defense Forces. Most of them are of Ukrainian production, including tractors, trucks and chassis.
Kit Kellogg confirmed that the US will increase pressure on Russia if Putin does not agree to a 30-day ceasefire. Ukraine, the US and Europe have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.
Keir Starmer stated that if Putin does not cease fire for 30 days, Ukraine will receive increased military aid, and strict sanctions will be imposed against Russia. The leaders of the "Coalition of the Willing" demand peace without conditions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the priority in the future security system is to strengthen the Defense Forces. An international support contingent also plays an important role.
The US, Ukraine, and Europe have developed a list of 22 conditions for Putin, including a 30-day ceasefire. A US special representative is to hand over this document to the Russian dictator.
Dmitry Medvedev responded in a rude manner to the discussion of peace plans for Ukraine by the leaders of France, Poland, Britain, and Germany. Ukraine and its allies are ready for a ceasefire.
Hakan Fidan announced Turkey's readiness to undertake a mission to monitor the ceasefire in Ukraine, if one is established. Ankara reaffirms its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.
British Prime Minister said that Russia must agree to a full ceasefire for 30 days for negotiations. Macron and Merz also call for a truce, threatening increased sanctions.
During the day, 2,390 enemy shellings were recorded along the front line and in the residential sector of Donetsk region. Two people were killed, two were wounded, and 12 civilian objects were damaged.
Following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, leaders held a phone conversation with Trump. Ukraine and allies are ready for a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday.
The head of the European Commission supported a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The EU is ready to impose tough sanctions against Russia in case of violation of the truce.
Friedrich Merz stated that the US is ready to tighten sanctions against the Russian Federation if a truce is not reached. Trump is losing patience with Putin's actions.
Ombudsman Lubinets reported that in places of detention, Crimean Tatar journalist Remzi Bekirov is not allowed to fulfill his religious needs. For attempts to pray, they are sent to a punishment cell.
The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland called on Russia for a complete ceasefire for 30 days. They want to create space for negotiations on a just peace and increase pressure on the Russian Federation.
The issue of resolving the Ukrainian crisis will be raised at the BRICS summit on July 6-7 in Rio. Also, the President of Brazil visited the parade in Moscow with a "peace plan".
A meeting between the leaders of France, Poland, Britain and Germany with Zelensky is taking place at the Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv. The leaders are expected to speak to the press later.
Emmanuel Macron stated that Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire, but Russia is delaying. He emphasized increasing pressure on the Russian Federation in coordination with the United States if Moscow continues the blockade.
The National Security and Defense Council stated that the Russian Federation's demand to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine for a truce is hypocrisy. Moscow is silent about the supply of ammunition from North Korea, continuing the war.
The leaders of France, Poland, Britain and Germany have arrived in Kyiv. The meeting will discuss security guarantees and strengthening the security architecture in Europe.
On May 9, 196 combat clashes took place on the front, 65 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The Russians carried out 34 air strikes and carried out more than 4,100 attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces.
On May 9, the Russian army lost more than 1,300 soldiers and 4 tanks. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian Federation has lost 964,580 soldiers.
Donald Trump said that settling the war in Ukraine is a more difficult task than expected. Putin wants to get everything, and both sides are not compromising.
On May 10, 2025, no enemy ships were recorded in the waters of the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a missile carrier.
On May 10, cold weather is expected in Ukraine with rain, thunderstorms and sleet. Air temperature will range from +9 to +17 degrees, in the Carpathians - from +2 to +7.