The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

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Ukraine and its European allies have agreed to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire as of Monday, following talks in Kyiv between President Volodymyr Zelensky and four European leaders.

Watch the moment the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv alongside the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland—the first time leaders from all four nations have travelled to Ukraine together. Their historic visit marks a unified call for peace as the war continues.

Two months ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine was ready to accept a U.S. proposal for a 30-day cease-fire, provided Russia did the same

The leaders have called on Russia to ‘stop obstructing efforts’ to secure a peace deal.

Russian forces seeking to create 'buffer zone' in Sumy after beating back Ukrainian incursion into Kursk

These are the key events on day 1,171 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Kremlin says it will consider a 30-day truce, but within its own position.

European leaders, in coordination with Donald Trump, are proposing a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting 12 May

Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept unconditional 30-day ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to Ukraine

Warning comes as leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland are due in Kyiv for a symbolic visit; Trump says ‘get this stupid war finished’. What we know on day 1,171