The leaders of France, Germany, UK, and Poland arrived in Kyiv for an unprecedented joint visit, advancing from Trump's previous day's call for ending the "senseless war." Together with Zelensky, they honored fallen Ukrainian soldiers before proposing an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting May 12. They collectively spoke with Trump, who committed to monitoring the ceasefire initiative.

By afternoon, Zelensky confirmed Ukraine's readiness for direct talks with Russia "in any format," rejecting demilitarized zone proposals as "dead." Axios reported Ukraine had agreed to direct negotiations with Russia, while Vitkoff was reportedly preparing to present Putin with a 22-point proposal.

Late evening, Putin responded by proposing direct talks with Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US approved the transfer of Patriot missiles and German artillery rockets to Ukraine, maintaining pressure while diplomatic channels opened. Six National Guard officials were suspended amid NABU investigations.