Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire starting May 12, expressing Ukraine’s readiness to engage in peace talks if the truce is upheld.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Russia to confirm an unconditional ceasefire beginning on May 12, emphasizing that Ukraine is prepared to meet for discussions if hostilities are paused. His statement followed backing from European leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump for a 30-day truce.
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed direct talks with Kyiv, set to take place in Turkey on May 15, in response to the ceasefire initiative. Zelenskyy described the ceasefire as a vital first step toward ending the conflict.
"There is no point in prolonging the violence," he stated on social media, urging Russia to confirm a full and lasting truce.
Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, echoed the call for an immediate ceasefire, warning against ambiguous declarations that could prolong the conflict.
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U.S. strikes on Iran entered a 12th consecutive night, while Yemen's Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, urging President Donald Trump to warn Tehran it would be held responsible for any future Houthi attacks.
The U.S. military said it completed a fresh wave of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, marking the 13th consecutive night of American attacks. The latest operation lasted more than two hours, according to U.S. Central Command.
India and Myanmar are expanding cooperation on rare earths as New Delhi seeks to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals. The move follows a series of Indian visits to Myanmar and comes amid growing global competition for resources used in clean energy and high-tech industries.
Aleksandar Vučić's visit to Kyiv on 15 July appeared to send a geopolitical signal. But the significance of the trip lies less in the journey itself than in the limits Serbia carefully observed.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun his first week working from No 10 North in Manchester, promising to shift power away from London, strengthen regional decision-making and drive economic growth across the country.
The European Union has adopted its 21st sanctions package against Russia, imposing its most extensive economic penalties in four years. The measures expand restrictions across the financial, military, cyber and energy sectors while introducing new enforcement tools and broader export controls.
Vietnam is planning to require social media platforms to stop users under 16 from posting content, commenting or reacting to posts under a draft decree designed to strengthen online protections for children.
Women and girls in Sudan's Al-Obeid face a dire choice between the threat of drone attacks during the day and sexual violence when they go out to fetch water in the besieged city, UN Women reports.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi signed a series of agreements in Tehran on Thursday aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, transport links and security cooperation, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between the neighbouring countries.
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