Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin's May 9 ceasefire proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking clarification from the U.S. about a short-term ceasefire proposal reportedly made by Russian President Vladimir Putin to U.S. President Donald Trump, ahead of Russia's May 9 Victory Day. While the Kremlin confirmed discussions about a potential ceasefire, it stated no final decision had been made, and Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's preference for a longer-term truce. Amid the diplomatic developments, Russian attacks killed one and wounded dozens in Dnipro and Odesa, while Ukraine conducted drone strikes on industrial sites inside Russia.
- ▪Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly proposed a short-term ceasefire to U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call on Wednesday, according to the Kremlin.
- ▪Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has contacted the U.S. to clarify the details of Russia's proposed ceasefire.
- ▪Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that no concrete decision on a ceasefire has been made and that final terms would be determined by Putin.
- ▪A ship carrying grain that Ukraine claims was stolen by Russia departed Israel without unloading, following diplomatic pressure from Ukraine.
- ▪Ukrainian forces struck a refinery in Russia's Perm region for a second consecutive day, disrupting operations but causing no casualties.
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Europe Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin's May 9 ceasefire proposal May 1, 20261:04 AM ET By The Associated Press Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes statements as he arrives for the EU Summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, Thursday, April 23, 2026. Petros Karadjias/AP hide caption toggle caption Petros Karadjias/AP KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump, he said in a post on Telegram on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a May 9 ceasefire to coincide with Victory Day in Russia in a phone call with Trump the previous day, according to the Kremlin.
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