The United States has submitted proposals to Ukraine and European allies regarding an end to the Russo-Ukrainian war and is awaiting a response this week.

UK intelligence has noted that Russia’s education system is becoming increasingly ideological, which suggests that aggressive expansionist sentiments will only become more entrenched in Russian society.

Czechia has stated that it is Ukraine – not Russia – that accepted the US ceasefire proposal, commenting on a remark by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the possible abandonment of peace efforts in Ukraine.

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy for the Middle East, has stated that during talks with Russian ruler Vladimir Putin, the latter was "fixated" on Ukrainian territories, and Witkoff suggested that Ukraine might "care less" about some regions, particularly those with predominantly Russian-speaking populations.

US officials attending a meeting in Paris have told their European counterparts that they intend to push for a complete cessation of combat actions in Ukraine in the coming weeks as part of a new diplomatic effort.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the US is ready to abandon efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine if it sees that this is an unattainable goal.

Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry, has claimed that communications between Russia and the United States have helped make Washington more aware of Moscow's arguments for "addressing the root causes of the Ukraine crisis".

Andrii Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Defence Minister Rustem Umierov have arrived in Paris to meet with leaders of the coalition of the willing and representatives of the United States.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has said he will not reverse his decision to attend the 9 May parade in Moscow, despite pressure from the European Union.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has reported that he had a positive conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, will visit Paris for talks on the war in Ukraine.

The European Union is discussing the possible deployment of military advisers to Ukraine to organise the training of Ukrainian troops.

Some aides to US President Donald Trump are unhappy with Europe's efforts to strengthen Ukraine.

An Ipsos poll for CEDMO found that more than 18% of Slovak citizens support Russia's victory in the war, while only a third of respondents support Ukraine.

The United States has softened its position on Ukraine's repayment of aid in ongoing talks over access to mineral resources.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the statement made by Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, who said the key to a peace deal revolves around "five territories".

The United States has reportedly informed its G7 allies that it would not support a joint statement condemning Russia’s missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which killed 35 people on 13 April.

A 20-year-old volunteer from Finland has been killed in action while fighting for Ukraine.

US Vice President JD Vance has criticised remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said that Vance was justifying the actions of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.

Several advisers to US President Donald Trump are urging him to treat Moscow's statements about its desire for peace with Ukraine cautiously, emphasising that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has yet to demonstrate a genuine intention to end the fighting.

Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, has described his recent talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin as "compelling" and mentioned "five territories" as the focal point of the negotiations.

US President Donald Trump, during a meeting with El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, has said he will not impose sanctions on Russia after the ballistic missile attack on the city of Sumy.

US President Donald Trump has stated that his predecessor, Joe Biden, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "did an absolutely horrible job in allowing this travesty to begin".

The Kremlin has reacted negatively to statements by Germany’s incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the potential supply of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine.

UK Defence Intelligence has analysed the manpower losses sustained by the Russian army in 2025.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced his readiness to buy ten Patriot air defence systems from the United States for US$15 billion and the readiness of European partners to help finance the deal.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited US President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine before making decisions or plans regarding ceasefire talks in Ukraine.

The EU member states have already committed to provide Ukraine with two-thirds of the 2 million artillery shells worth €5 billion.

US President Donald Trump has said he has been told that Russia "made a mistake" when it struck the city of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people.