Zelenskyy calls Putin’s ceasefire appeal ‘cynical’ as strikes continue

Russia and Ukraine trade rival proposals to pause fighting ahead of second world war anniversary events

Russia launches attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure amid truce talks – Europe live

‘Russia could cease fire at any moment, and this would stop the war,’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in sharp criticism of Putin Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised Russia’s “utter cynicism” of launching more attacks on Ukraine while also calling for a short ceasefire enabling it to stage its 9 May Victory Parade in Moscow. In a post on X condemning the latest series of attacks, he said: “It is time for Russian leaders to take real steps to end their war, especially since Russia’...

By Jakub Krupa

Estonian foreign minister urges Russia to prove seriousness of ceasefire intentions

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has criticised Russia following its latest strikes on Ukraine, amid Kremlin threats to launch a large-scale missile attack on central Kyiv if Victory Day celebrations in Moscow are disrupted. [Victory Day is a Russian holiday commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, celebrated on 9 May – ed.]

By Ulyana Krychkovska,VALENTYNA ROMANENKO

Russia disrupts mobile internet as Kremlin scales back Victory Day parade

Russia has this year cracked down on the internet, blocking mobile services and forcing millions to turn to VPNs

By Guy Faulconbridge

Mobile Internet Outages Reported in Moscow and St. Petersburg Amid ‘Security Concerns’

The Digital Ministry confirmed restrictions were introduced in the Russian capital on Tuesday morning, stating that they were a temporary measure.

Finland's Defence Minister Häkkänen condemns Ukrainian drone incursions

A drone expert and former CIA officer said shooting down a drone that falls into Russian territory would carry risks.

Ukraine blasts Russian attacks despite unilateral truce as 'cynicism'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday accused Russia of 'utter cynicism' for carrying out deadly attacks while simultaneously seeking a truce to hold its May 9 Victory...

In Poltava region, death toll after Russian strike climbs to five, with 37 injured

In the Poltava region, the death toll from the Russian strike has risen to five.