• The Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, brokered by the US, expires on May 11, and Moscow has refused an extension.
  • Vladimir Putin proposes former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as mediator in dialogue with Europe, which the EU rejects.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia has no intention of ending the war and that Kyiv is preparing for new attacks.
  • The EU remains skeptical of Russian proposals, while tensions in the Middle East are also escalating.
  • Analysts believe a frozen conflict could emerge, but both sides are not yet ready for compromise.

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