Moscow/Kyiv, May. Diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war continue, but a clear gap remains between the two countries' positions on a ceasefire.
Competing announcements
Russia's Ministry of Defence had declared a ceasefire on May 8-9, in line with a decision by President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, however, said he had received no official notice from Russia, and announced a separate ceasefire from midnight on May 5.
Rounds of peace talks
Renewed negotiations began in 2025 after a change of administration in the United States. So far, though, the two sides have not agreed on the proposed plans, and Russia has repeatedly rejected calls for a ceasefire.