Macron and Zelensky said farewell after today's meetings in Kyiv — and judging by the footage, their warm exchange suggests a strong personal bond, much like with Merz. A glimpse of real friendship amid war diplomacy.

In just two weeks, Ukraine’s SBU Alpha team struck 53 tanks, 81 IFVs, 103 artillery systems and MLRS, 11 air defense units, 6 EW systems, 725 vehicles, 37 drones, 232 communication antennas, 637 infantry positions and fortifications, and destroyed 12 depots — including 11 with ammunition and one with fuel. They also eliminated 1,013 infantrymen.

Unmanned Systems Regiment PHOENIX served up a spicy evening — striking deep into Belgorod region and taking out Russian equipment. Among them a Russian Tor-M2 air defense system.

Soldiers of the Krila Do Pekla unit from the 103rd Territorial Defense Brigade successfully destroyed a Russian Giatsint-S self-propelled artillery system.

🚩The US has approved sending Ukraine 125 long-range rockets for MARS II and HIMARS and 100 Patriot interceptors from Germany, according to NYT.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/10/world/europe/eu-ukraine-weapons.html

The 10/05/25 SitRep on Ukraine is ready: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1921300949403848764.html

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‼️ Russian media reports that Putin is expected to answer questions on possible ceasefire terms, the war in Ukraine, and demands from the “Coalition of the Willing.” Meanwhile, Peskov dismissed speculation: “The internet always wants to blow something up. We’re not planning to blow anything up.”

At 00:00, Putin will reportedly hold a press conference with international media present (BBC, NBC, CNN). Russian sources say the topic will likely be Ukraine.

New satellite pics show HIMARS absolutely wrecked the "Strela" plant in Russia’s Bryansk region. The place is toast — main buildings and a warehouse are gone. That plant was making parts for Russian military gear. Not anymore.

Journalists are gathering at the Malachite Hall in the Grand Kremlin Palace for Putin’s upcoming press conference. No official start time yet, but nearly all seats are taken. Foreign media like BBC, CNN, and NBC are present.

❗️Putin will make a statement but won’t take any questions — Peskov confirms.

Still waiting for Putin to show up. The crowd is waiting.

Good night, sleep well. See you tomorrow.

Good morning ☕️

Russian losses per 11/05/25 reported by Ukraine's General Staff.

+1310 men
+2 tanks
+6 AFVs
+33 artillery systems
+1 MLRS
+1 AD system
+55 UAVs

Putin held a late-night press conference full of recycled lines and no real substance—he floated the idea of possible ceasefire talks on May 15 in Istanbul, blamed Ukraine for allegedly violating it's self-declared truce five times, completely ignored the joint 30-day ceasefire proposal from Zelensky and EU leaders, and, notably, finally called it what it is: a war, not a “special operation.”

Trump says it’s a “big day” for Russia & Ukraine and he’s working to end the “endless bloodbath.” Promises a “better world” and a “BIG week ahead.”

So far? He’s accomplished exactly zero.

Macron on Putin’s offer for Ukraine talks: “A first step, but not enough.” Adding that Putin’s looking for a way out — but also just trying to buy time.

https://www.barrons.com/news/putin-s-proposed-ukraine-talks-a-first-step-but-not-enough-macron-a90f041c

Hungary has postponed consultations with the Ukrainian delegation on national minorities, originally set for May 12. The talks, expected to be the start of regular negotiations, were planned in Uzhhorod, where the Ukrainian team had already arrived.