• The Kremlin reiterated Putin’s claim that the war in Ukraine is nearing its end, despite Zelenskyy’s statement that Russia has no intention of ending it.
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said accumulated groundwork in the peace process allows completion to approach, but specific details are difficult to provide.
  • Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is preparing for new Russian attacks, while Putin expressed readiness for a face-to-face meeting once the peace process is finalized.
  • The US has mediated multiple rounds of talks, but no peace deal has been reached; Russia demands additional territory, while Ukraine insists on Russian withdrawal.
  • A US-mediated ceasefire from May 9-11 saw no large-scale airstrikes, but both sides reported frontline fighting and accused each other of drone and artillery attacks.