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10.05.2025

10.05.2025Day European Leaders Propelled Ceasefire Initiative From Kyiv

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 10.05.2025.

It displays 70 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

10.05.2025Day European Leaders Propelled Ceasefire Initiative From Kyiv
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.
10.05.2025
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05:07

05:09Trump Urges War End As European Leaders Head To Kyiv

The newspapers report on Trump's address to Zelensky and Putin calling for an end to the "senseless war" and mentioning casualties on both sides (Liga.net). Leaders of Germany, France, Poland, and Britain confirmed their visit to Kyiv (Ukrinform UA), while the US Embassy warned about risks of massive Russian shelling in coming days (Pravda). Military updates include enemy losses reported by the Ukrainian General Staff (Glavcom). An analysis examines Russia's shifting global alliances as revealed by the 2025 Moscow Victory Day Parade (Kyiv Post), while Pakistan reportedly launched a major military offensive against India (UNIAN).
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08:24European Leaders Rally in Kyiv

The newspapers report on an unprecedented joint visit of European leaders to Kyiv. Leaders of France, Germany, UK, and Poland have arrived in the Ukrainian capital (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Ukrinform) where they were greeted by a Ukrainian delegation (Liga.net). The Zelensky couple and visiting leaders honored fallen Ukrainian soldiers (Ukrinform UA). In other news, there are linguistic discussions about how to properly name the new Pope in Ukrainian - Leo or Lev (Glavcom), while reports suggest Iran will provide Russia with missile launchers for strikes against Ukraine (UNIAN). Russia is closing airspace over Kapustin Yar, from where it previously launched "Oreshnik" missiles (Pravda).
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12:03European Leaders Propose 30-Day Ceasefire Deal From Kyiv

The newspapers report on an unprecedented joint visit of European leaders to Kyiv where they urged Russia to accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting May 12 (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform, Liga.net). Ukraine has proposed this complete ceasefire as a potential path to peace negotiations (Liga.net). Zelensky and the four European leaders also discussed peace efforts with Trump in a phone call (Ukrinform UA). In other news, six National Guard officials have been suspended from their positions (Pravda, UNIAN), while there are concerns about the construction of the National Military Cemetery near Kyiv (Glavcom).
13:09
French President Macron spoke to his US counterpart Donald Trump earlier in the day and said that the US has committed to monitoring a ceasefire, which the Kremlin still appears to reject.
13:09
13:44

16:04Ukraine Agrees To Direct Talks With Russia

The newspapers report on Ukraine agreeing to direct negotiations with Russia, according to Axios (Glavcom, UNIAN). US President Trump has committed to monitoring a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, though the Kremlin appears to reject this initiative (Kyiv Post). Zelensky denied that Ukraine was offered to withdraw troops from the frontline to create a buffer zone (Liga.net). Meanwhile, Vitkoff will present a 22-point proposal from the US, Europe, and Ukraine to Putin (Pravda), as European leaders continue pushing for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire (Ukrinform).
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23:36Allies Propose 30-Day Ceasefire As Putin Offers Direct Talks

The newspapers report on a major diplomatic development as European leaders and Ukraine call for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform). A coalition including France, Germany, Poland, and the UK has issued a joint statement supporting this initiative after coordinating with Trump, who has committed to monitoring any truce (Kyiv Post). Putin has reportedly offered direct negotiations with Ukraine (Glavcom), though WSJ reports Trump believes Putin is unwilling to end the war (UNIAN). The full text of the ceasefire agreement emphasizes strengthening Ukrainian defense forces (Liga.net).