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3:38 PM

Putin, Erdogan discuss proposed Russia-Ukraine peace talks in phone call.

The Kremlin said the leaders held a detailed discussion about the Russian initiative and Erdogan expressed full support, reiterating Turkey’s readiness to provide a venue and assist in organizing the negotiations.

2:58 PM

Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Erdogan tells Macron.

Erdogan told Macron that international cooperation is critical for initiating peace negotiations and the "sensitive implementation" of Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction processes, the Turkish Presidency reported.

1:58 PM

Pope Leo XIV urges global peace in first Sunday address, calls for end to war in Ukraine.

The pope said he was praying to God to grant the world the "miracle of peace."

11:58 AM

Russia pushes for resuming peace talks in Istanbul based on 2022 terms, situation on the ground, Ushakov says.

Ushakov’s comments follow Russian President Vladimir Putin's May 11 invitation for direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul starting May 15.

11:02 AM

Ukraine downs 60 drones in Russian overnight attack.

The assault began around 2 a.m. on May 11, with Russian forces deploying 108 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy UAVs from multiple directions, Ukraine’s Air Force said.

10:56 AM

Ukraine 'ready to meet' Russia for talks after full, lasting ceasefire starting May 12, Zelensky says.

Zelensky called a ceasefire the essential first step toward ending the war.

9:24 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 965,890 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,310 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

8:15 AM

US to continue working 'with both sides' to end war in Ukraine, Trump says.

"Think of the hundreds of thousands of lives that will be saved as this never ending 'bloodbath' hopefully comes to an end... I will continue to work with both sides to make sure that it happens."

7:58 AM

Putin's proposed talks 'a first step, but not enough,' Macron says.

"An unconditional ceasefire is not preceded by negotiations," French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters on May 11.

5:56 AM

'We'll judge Russia by actions, not words' — US State Department spox calls for ceasefire.

U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce called for "concrete proposals from both sides" in order for Washington to "move forward" in peace negotiations.

4:40 AM

Witkoff uses Kremlin translators in meetings with Putin, NBC reports.

"If they speak to each other in Russian, he doesn't know what they are saying," one Western official told NBC News. Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, called Witkoff's approach "a very bad idea."

3:07 AM

Kyiv, European allies pledge harsher sanctions on Russia's banking, energy sectors if Moscow refuses ceasefire.

Tougher sanctions "should be applied to (Russia's) banking and energy sectors, targeting fossil fuels, oil, and the shadow fleet," the leaders of Ukraine, the U.K., France, Germany, and Poland said in a joint statement.

1:01 AM

US approves transfer of 125 long-range missiles, 100 Patriots from Germany to Ukraine, NYT reports.

The American-made weapons cannot be exported, even by a country that owns them, without approval from the U.S. government.

11:01 PM

In 2022 interview, pope condemns Russia's 'imperialist' invasion of Ukraine.

While serving as a bishop in Peru, Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, called the full-scale war "a true invasion, imperialist in nature, where Russia seeks to conquer territory for reasons of power."

9:21 PM

CNN: Russia to 'think about' ceasefire, 'resistant' to pressure, Peskov says.

Speaking to CNN on May 10, Peskov commented on the latest ceasefire proposal from Ukraine and Europe, responding that Russia needs to "think about" it, but is "resistant" to pressure.

7:57 PM

Zelensky says demilitarized zone idea 'dead,' European Pravda reports.

Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on May 10, President Volodymyr Zelensky rebuked the idea of a demilitarized zone in the war and emphasized the importance of first securing a ceasefire.

Most Russians ‘don’t care about the war,’ says journalist Ekaterina Barabash after escaping Russia

5:35 PM

Culture

Most Russians ‘don’t care about the war,’ says journalist Ekaterina Barabash after escaping Russia

In early May, 64-year-old film critic and journalist Ekaterina Barabash made international headlines when it was revealed that she had pulled off a daring escape from house arrest in Russia and sought political asylum in France. Barabash was put under house arrest in February for posts that she had made

Ukraine, European allies demand Russia agree to 30-day ceasefire starting May 12

4:30 PM

(Updated: May 10, 2025 5:18 pm)

Ukraine, European allies demand Russia agree to 30-day ceasefire starting May 12.

"We agreed that a full and unconditional ceasefire must begin on Monday, May 12, for at least 30 days. We jointly demand this from Russia, and we know we are supported in this by the United States," Zelensky said.

4:55 PM

India, Pakistan agree to 'full and immediate ceasefire,' Trump says.

The announcement follows mounting fears that the two nuclear-armed countries were on the brink of engaging in another full-scale war.

3:42 PM

6 senior National Guard officials suspended from posts amid corruption probe.

Ukrainian media outlet ZN.UA reported on May 10 that their law enforcement sources confirmed an ongoing probe by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau into suspected embezzlement, money laundering and bribery.

Why Ukraine isn’t building its own version of US Patriot

8:48 PM

(Updated: May 10, 2025 3:03 pm)

Defense production

Why Ukraine isn’t building its own version of US Patriot

A series of Russian ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities have killed dozens of civilians in recent weeks, shaking an already uneasy sense of safety for Ukrainians living far from the front lines. The Russian strikes are growing more lethal as foreign air defense aid to Ukraine has dwindled, particularly

2:59 PM

Iran to send Russia short-range ballistic missile launchers, Reuters reports.

Iran is preparing to send Russia Fath-360 short-range ballistic missile launchers, Reuters reported on May 9, citing Western security and regional officials familiar with the matter.

2:12 PM

Zelensky, European leaders hold 'productive' call with Trump about peace talks.

"Ukraine and all allies are ready for a complete unconditional ceasefire on land, in the air, and at sea for at least 30 days, starting as early as Monday," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote.

1:50 PM

Trump 'frustrated' by inability to broker end to Russia's war against Ukraine, WSJ reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged in private that Russia is difficult to negotiate with because they "want the whole thing," referring to Ukraine, the WSJ reported, citing sources familiar with the comments.

Macron, Starmer, Merz, Tusk arrive in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky

9:45 AM

(Updated: May 10, 2025 12:34 pm)

Macron, Starmer, Merz, Tusk arrive in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky.

The visit marks Merz’s first trip to Ukraine, and the first time all four leaders have travelled there together.

12:21 PM

Russia may close airspace over Kapustin Yar, site of Oreshnik ballistic missile launch, on May 12-13.

A notice about the airspace closure was published on the U.S. Defense Department's NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) website on May 10, as cited by Ukrainian defense news outlet Militarnyi.

12:09 PM

EU officially endorses unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.

"As in the past, it is now for Russia to show its willingness to achieve peace," the EU's statement reads.

'We have not surrendered' — how Ukrainians living under Russian occupation defied Putin's 'Victory Day'

10:36 PM

(Updated: May 10, 2025 11:50 am)

War

'The enemy is right here' — How Ukrainians living under Russian occupation defied Putin's 'Victory Day'

Editor’s Note: The identities of Yellow Ribbon activists who live in Russian-occupied territory have been withheld for security reasons. "When my child hears about May 9 they almost scream, and so do I," an activist with the Ukrainian Yellow Ribbon civil resistance group currently living in the Russian-occupied town

11:12 AM

Kremlin rejects 30-day ceasefire as long as Ukraine receives weapons, Peskov says.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the idea of a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claiming in an interview with ABC News on May 10 that it would be "an advantage" for Ukraine.

10:06 AM

Kim Jong Un says North Korea's involvement in Russia's war 'part of sacred mission'.

"Our involvement in the war was justifiable, and this belongs to our sovereign rights," North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un said. "I regard this as part of the sacred mission we must execute for our brothers and comrades-in-arms."

9:12 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 964,580 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,310 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

7:27 AM

EU has alternative plans if Hungary vetoes Ukraine's accession, Kallas says.

"We have a plan B and a plan C. But our focus is plan A, the essence of which is to get everyone's support" for Ukraine's accession, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

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10:18 PM

ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders as Russia recognizes their legitimacy.

In a statement, the ICC named Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Afghanistan's top judge Abdul Hakim Haqqani as suspects in a campaign of systematic oppression targeting women, girls, and others who do not conform to the group's rigid gender ideology.

10:17 PM

US only has 25% of Patriot missiles needed for war plans, Guardian reports.

According to officials familiar with the matter, the Pentagon's munitions tracker showed Patriot interceptor stocks had dipped below acceptable levels. That prompted concerns that sending more to Ukraine could put U.S. defense readiness at risk.

10:03 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery.

9:04 PM

Putin throws 'a lot of b*llshit', Trump says as he 'looks strongly' at Russia sanctions bill.

Trump also addressed U.S. legislation on sanctions, saying the Senate's Russia sanctions bill was "totally optional" for him to implement or terminate. "I'm looking at it very strongly," Trump said.

8:38 PM

Ukrainian businesses outraged as government blocks economic crimes bureau chief nominee.

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers rejected a nominee to lead the economic crimes agency, drawing swift criticism from lawmakers and businesses over alleged interference in the selection process.

7:17 PM

Russia's crude exports fall to lowest level since February.

Seaborne crude flows averaged 3.12 million barrels a day over the four weeks to July 6, a 3% decline from the previous period ending June 29, according to tanker-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. That's the lowest level recorded since the four-week period ending Feb. 23.

7:02 PM

War analysis

Dnipropetrovsk village likely contested despite Russia's claim of its capture

6:19 PM

Three men convicted in London arson plot tied to Russia's Wagner Group.

The ringleader, Dylan Earl, 21, had already pleaded guilty to aggravated arson over the 2024 blaze targeting companies that were supplying Elon Musk's Starlink satellite equipment to Ukraine.

5:15 PM

Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery.

During the call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that Germany sell one of its own Patriot batteries to Ukraine.

4:28 PM

Business

Ukraine’s minerals fund focus of private investment ahead of major recovery conference

4:17 PM

Opinion

Seeing war through the lens of narcissism

3:58 PM

Ukraine sanctions 5 Chinese firms for supplying components used in Russian drones.

The decree follows a publication by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), which said it recovered Chinese-made parts from downed Shahed drones during a July 4 air assault on Kyiv.

3:52 PM

Opinion

How to enter Ukraine’s defense market: A short guide for foreign companies

3:27 PM

Interview

'Some are forged into poets during hostilities' — Medic, former POW, and poet on how war is shaping Ukraine's writers

3:16 PM

Putin signs decree allowing foreigners to serve in Russian army during mobilization.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's partial mobilization decree from Sept. 21, 2022, remains in force and has never been formally rescinded.

3:12 PM

'Torture was not just cruel, it was inhuman' — Ukrainian soldier dies weeks after release from Russian captivity.

Soldier Valery Zelensky had spent 39 months in Russian captivity. Just 22 days later, on June 16, his heart stopped.

2:18 PM

(Updated: July 8, 2025 3:08 pm)

Europe's largest port prepares for NATO arms shipments, potential war with Russia.

Rotterdam has previously handled weapons shipments, but this marks the first time that it will designate a special berth for military use.

9:56 AM

(Updated: July 8, 2025 3:03 pm)

Russia's Black Sea Fleet shrinks presence in key Crimean bay, Ukrainian partisans say.

The remaining combat units are periodically rotated and redeployed in an apparent effort to avoid detection by Ukrainian reconnaissance, the Atesh partisan group said.

1:33 PM

(Updated: July 8, 2025 1:34 pm)

Ukraine's ambassador to the US to be dismissed, source says.

Oksana Markarova has held the post since April 2021.

7:45 PM

(Updated: July 8, 2025 1:30 pm)

Minerals

Exclusive: Ukraine pitches US modernizes its largest oil refinery as part of minerals deal

12:27 PM

Overcoming Slovakia, Hungary opposition, EU set to approve new Russia sanctions package this week, Ukrainian official says.

In late June, EU ambassadors did not approve the sanctions package because of objections from Budapest and Bratislava.

11:13 AM

9 killed, 81 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.

Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched 54 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drones, and fired four S-300/400 guided missiles.

11:02 AM

On 1-year anniversary, Ukraine names Russian officer linked to deadly strike on Kyiv Okhmatdyt children's hospital.

The strike, which killed two adults and injured at least 34 people, directly hit the country's largest pediatric medical center, where 627 children were receiving treatment at the time.

4:15 AM

(Updated: July 8, 2025 9:23 am)

'They have to be able to defend themselves' — Trump says US will send additional weapons shipments to Ukraine, criticizes Putin.

"They're getting hit very hard. We're gonna have to send more weapons, your defensive weapons primarily," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

9:19 AM

Trump reportedly told Zelensky he's not responsible for US arms halt to Ukraine.

U.S. President Donald Trump told President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call on July 4 that he was not responsible for the suspension of U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.

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