US Vice President JD Vance is convinced that Russia's war against Ukraine will not end anytime soon.

Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, former real estate lawyer and investor, has raised concerns among US administration insiders over his approach to negotiations with two of America’s biggest adversaries.

Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has stated that Ukraine is supposedly prepared to concede the territories occupied by Russia "de facto" but not "de jure".

Republican Lindsey Graham, one of Donald Trump’s key allies in the US Senate, claims that over 70 of his colleagues are ready to vote for new "bone-crushing" sanctions against Russia and huge tariffs on countries that assist Moscow.

US President Donald Trump has stated that signing a critical minerals deal with Ukraine could potentially generate more revenue for Washington than the US$350 billion he claims has been spent on supporting Kyiv.

Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated on Wednesday 30 April that future military aid from the United States could be counted as part of the country’s contribution to the natural resources fund.

US media outlet Axios has learned details from sources about the conversation between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican, where they both attended the funeral of Pope Francis.

The European Commission has stated that the latest details of how Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna was killed in Russian captivity are further evidence of the cruelty of the Russian system and evidence that the occupation is a deadly threat to Ukrainians.

UK Defence Intelligence has analysed the sentence of Russian General Ivan Popov, who was popular in the ranks of the Russian occupation forces, in their update.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has stated that his country is ready to join the deterrence forces of the coalition of the willing, led by the United Kingdom and France, which proposes security guarantees to Ukraine.

Europe will have to make significant efforts to send 25,000 troops to Ukraine to form a deterrence force, as its armies are understaffed and underfunded.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, commenting on Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's statement about a "three-day truce", has urged people not to not fall for Russian propaganda.

UK Defence Intelligence believes that the three-day ceasefire announced by Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin leader, to mark Victory Day is intended to show Russia's alleged openness to any agreements and to limit Ukraine's long-range strikes.

Almost 90% of Ukrainians do not trust US President Donald Trump as he marks his 100th day in office.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said that the three-day truce announced by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is not enough, and that a just and lasting peace is needed.

Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that the international community should strengthen sanctions against Russia and North Korea following the official admission that North Korean troops are involved in the war against Ukraine.

White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt has commented on Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's announcement of a "truce" timed to coincide with Victory Day.

Cezary Tomczyk, Deputy Minister of National Defence of Poland, has stated that his country will respond to the planned Russia-Belarus military exercises, Zapad, scheduled for September.

Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, has called on external observers of the Russia-Ukraine war not to fall for claims that "Russia is winning," as the real situation gives no grounds for such conclusions.

European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper has stated that the deployment of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine demonstrates that Russia is not interested in peace and is a sign of its desperation, as it has been isolated and weakened by EU sanctions.

Germany has pledged further military assistance to Ukraine from Berlin, even if the US stops supporting it.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has reacted to US President Donald Trump's "peace" proposals, which foresee territorial concessions by Ukraine, comparing them to a surrender by Kyiv and stressing that this would go too far.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that Russia’s deadly strike on Ukraine’s capital is a real reminder that Russia is the aggressor.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has expressed support for Ukraine following Russia’s large-scale missile attack.

Following Russia’s large-scale missile strike on Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron has urged the international community not to forget who is truly to blame for the war. He stressed that "US anger must be directed solely at Putin".

US President Donald Trump has reacted to a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv on 24 April, urging Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement.

The UK unveiled a ban on exporting video game controllers to Russia on Thursday 24 April, as these can be adapted to control drones.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the United States proposed its strategy regarding Ukrainian territories during talks in London, where discussions took place among Ukrainian, European and American teams. This strategy is now on the desk of his American counterpart, Donald Trump.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is convinced that the latest large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv and other cities is linked to the Kremlin's attempt to put pressure on the United States.