Soldiers of the 30th Mechanized Brigade torched a Russian hideout stocked with fuel, an armored vehicle, and a tank.

🇩🇪 Germany has shifted its policy on weapons transparency: Gov’t spokesman Stefan Kornelius says Berlin will no longer publicly confirm details of missile aid, including Taurus. “We can’t disclose how cruise missile support currently looks,” he noted.

https://www.bild.de/politik/waffenruhe-oder-sanktionen-bundesregierung-stellt-putin-ultimatum-6821cdfcf3279f6203e2e779

🇷🇺 The Kremlin is drafting a law to seize property from Russians abroad who criticize the regime. Under the new bill, “crimes against Russia’s interests” could lead to confiscation—even beyond Russia’s borders.

The Kremlin rejects ultimatums — “this language is unacceptable to Moscow,” Peskov said in response to sanctions threats. According to him, Putin is ready to resume talks with Ukraine — but with no preconditions.

🇫🇷 Macron: Moscow has until tonight to show it wants peace. “If Russia is serious, it will agree to a ceasefire. If not — we must respond with tougher sanctions.” He added he’ll hold further talks today with Zelensky and EU leaders.

Trump claimed he prevented a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan by threatening to cut trade ties, saying, “I told them: stop, or there’s no trade — you stop, we trade.” He added that trade talks with India are ongoing and discussions with Pakistan could follow soon. Trump also noted that the upcoming Russia–Ukraine meeting on Thursday is “very important” and could lead to positive outcomes.

⚡️Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Sibiha spoke with counterparts from the UK, Germany, Poland, US, France & EU about Russia's refusal to cease fire. They coordinated further peace efforts and agreed on sanctions & other steps if Moscow continues rejecting a truce.

Zelensky: Spoke with President Erdoğan — discussed the upcoming meeting in Turkey aimed at ending the war. Grateful for his support and high-level commitment to diplomacy. We both agree: a ceasefire is essential.

Ukraine is ready for direct talks with Putin. Monitoring mechanisms are needed, and long-term European security must be ensured — together with continued coordination with the U.S.

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelensky has signed bill #0309, ratifying the U.S.-Ukraine Economic Partnership Agreement — including the creation of a reconstruction investment fund and cooperation on rare earth metals.

https://itd.rada.gov.ua/billInfo/Bills/Card/56351

The ICAO Council has ruled that Russia is responsible for downing flight MH17, violating the Chicago Convention by using weapons against a civilian aircraft. 298 innocent lives were lost.

https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/ministerie-van-buitenlandse-zaken/nieuws/2025/05/12/icao-raad-russische-federatie-verantwoordelijk-voor-neerhalen-van-vlucht-mh17

Units of Koschey Group, 37th Separate Marine Brigade, successfully shot down 5 Russian drones today, including 2 Molniyas, 2 Supercams, and a Zala.

A setback for Europe? Trump insists Ukraine must begin peace talks with Russia immediately. Zelensky had no choice but to accept Putin's invitation to Istanbul talks, diplomats say. Trump's intervention disrupts Europe's efforts to pressure the US for sanctions on Russia.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/12/europe-donald-trump-ukraine-immediate-peace-talks-russia

Reportedly the first photo of the Russian reconnaissance-strike drone "Orion" with the new compact cruise missile S800 Banderol mounted.

Ukrainian border guards shot down 6 Russian "Shahed" drones in a day—2 in Odesa, 1 in Chernihiv, and 3 in Mykolaiv.

"In my call with President Erdogan, I reaffirmed Ukraine's readiness for direct talks with Putin. Russia’s silence on ceasefire proposals is concerning. We need peace—no more bloodshed. I’m ready to meet in Turkey, with full support from President Erdogan and President Trump." - Zelensky.

The European Union is preparing a new blow to Russia's shadow fleet. Specifically, the EU plans to ban 25 Russian oil tankers from sailing in the Baltic and North Seas.

https://euobserver.com/eu-and-the-world/ar780e52d8

🇷🇺 MFA Russia claims the West wants a 30-day ceasefire to give Ukraine a break — to regroup and keep resisting.