🇨🇿 “It’s simple: Ukraine and the democratic world want a ceasefire — Putin wants to keep shooting,” — Czech FM Jan Lipavský.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 May 2025 at 21:11

🇵🇱 Polish PM Donald Tusk confirms: the massive fire at Warsaw’s Marywilska shopping center was an act of arson ordered by Russian intelligence. Several suspects have been detained — others are being hunted. “We will get you all!”

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 May 2025 at 21:27

Bloomberg reports Europe's position remains unchanged: the Ukraine ceasefire is set to begin tomorrow, contingent on Russia's agreement. If Russia launches attacks from that point, a strong response from the EU and US—including sanctions agreed on Saturday—is expected.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 06:40

The Times: Putin offers talks but demands Ukraine’s surrender and major territorial concessions. His language may shift, but the message hasn't—Zelensky must go.

www.thetimes.com/world/russia...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 06:50

Poland will close the Russian consulate in Krakow after finding evidence that Moscow was responsible for a massive fire that almost completely destroyed a Warsaw shopping centre in May 2024, the Polish foreign minister said on Monday.

www.reuters.com/world/europe...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 09:21

Zelensky speaks with Pope Leo for the first time. They discussed thousands of Ukrainian children deported by Russia—Ukraine hopes for Vatican support in bringing them home. Zelensky also informed the Pope of the 30-day ceasefire starting today and reaffirmed Ukraine’s readiness for talks.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 10:18

‼️China supports the 30-day ceasefire proposed by Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S., — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.

www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-polyt...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 10:21

The EU will spend €900M in the coming weeks from frozen Russian asset profits on weapons and ammo for Ukraine, and another €1B to boost drone and missile production in Ukraine, the European Commission announced.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 10:32

Russia is ramping up weapons production—especially drones, The Economist reports. Satellite images reveal the Alabuga plant in Tatarstan is also expanding Shahed drone manufacturing.

www.economist.com/interactive/...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 10:59

"Intensity remains high." The spokesperson for the Ukrainian Armed Forces' "Khortytsia" group, Viktor Trehubov, reports no reduction in Russian military activity in Donetsk and Luhansk regions on May 12 despite calls for a ceasefire from France, the UK, and Germany. Fighting continues at full force.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 11:05

🇩🇪 Germany warns Russia: accept the 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine by end of Monday—or face new EU sanctions. “The clock is ticking,” said gov’t spokesman Stefan Kornelius. Preparations for fresh measures will begin if Moscow refuses.

www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 12:22

🇩🇪 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.

www.bild.de/politik/waff...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 13:11

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.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 14:52

🇫🇷 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.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 14:57

⚡️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.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 15:34

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.

www.rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 18:20

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.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 18:39

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

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 20:23

A downed Russian “Gerbera” drone with the message “There will be no truce” — clear proof that Russian forces do not seek peace.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 May 2025 at 21:02

Buying into Putin’s stalling game. According to Bloomberg, Washington is holding off on sanctions as Europe waits to see if the Istanbul summit between Zelensky and Putin happens. If Putin refuses talks or a ceasefire, EU leaders say they’ll push Trump to act.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 06:48

🇺🇸 US envoy Witkoff says there’s no way to end the war without Putin agreeing to it. He pointed to talks possibly including Ukraine giving up territory, using the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, and access to the Dnipro River and Black Sea.

www.breitbart.com/politics/202...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 06:59

Zelensky will not meet with any other representative of Russia in Istanbul, except for Putin , said Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the Ukrainian President's Office.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 08:04

🇹🇷🇺🇦🇵🇪 Turkey, Ukraine, and Peru will possibly be Pope Leo XIV’s first international visits, per La Repubblica. Previously, during a phone call, Zelensky invited him to come to Ukraine.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 09:20

⚡️Russian media rumors: Putin is not flying to Istanbul tomorrow and currently has no plans to — a plane is being prepared for Lavrov and aide Ushakov instead. However, Putin’s visit could be confirmed at any moment.

The information also needs confirmation/clarification.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 11:25

🇷🇺 Head of Russia’s State Duma Defense Committee, Kartapolov:

“Zelensky 'the manipulator' is in no position to issue ultimatums. If he doesn’t understand the situation, hostilities will continue.”

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 11:37

Both Witkoff and Kellogg are heading to Istanbul for talks between Russia and Ukraine.

www.reuters.com/world/trump-...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 13:36

⚡️No progress on a Ukraine ceasefire this week? Get ready for tougher sanctions on Russia, says German Chancellor Merz — energy and finance sectors are next.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 13:40

‼️ If Putin flies to Istanbul for peace talks, Trump will possibly go too — CNN reports, citing the U.S. administration sources.

www.cnn.com/2025/05/12/e...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 14:58

⚡️ Zelensky: "I’m ready to meet with Putin, but other formats haven't been discussed yet."

"Any meeting must lead to results. I've responded to what’s been said in the media by all parties. I’m ready for a meeting. Yes, I won't be alone, but the key issue is what’s been proposed."

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 15:24

🇪🇺 EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas: "I believe Putin won’t dare meet with Zelensky in Istanbul. Russia is playing games, trying to buy time."

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 15:27

Zelensky: "This is Russia’s narrative — that I can’t negotiate with Putin. No one but me can negotiate on Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and our course. According to Ukraine’s Constitution, these are my rights and duties. I represent our state’s interests. I don’t restrict myself."

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 16:57

🇺🇸 Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other U.S. officials will travel to Istanbul for Ukraine talks, says President Donald Trump during his visit to Saudi Arabia.

"I hope talks will take place on Thursday. Our people will also go there," Trump said, without confirming if he will personally attend.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 17:27

Despite May 9, Russia's assault actions didn't decrease, but they reduced the use of aviation.

According to Tactical Group Luhansk spokesperson Dmytro Zaporizhets, the only thing Russia refrained from during the so-called "ceasefire" was tactical aviation and Shahed drone strikes.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 17:37

Amid upcoming peace talks, Ukrainian intelligence officials told the Financial Times that Russia seems to be preparing for a larger offensive, relocating forces to key hotspots on the battlefield, rather than signaling any readiness for peace negotiations.

www.ft.com/content/a43c...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 17:51

Zelensky: Our team is preparing for a visit to Turkey. Today, we presented Ukraine’s position in detail to our partners. Every signal for a long-term, unconditional ceasefire is vital, as well as direct talks at the highest level. Putin decides everything in Russia—negotiations must be with him.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 13 May 2025 at 17:53

Once again Russia rejects the ceasefire, once again there's no response from the West, once again the cowardly Western Europe and America allows Putin to play games and delay things, once again they allow him to buy for time, Putin refuses to come and negotiate with Zelenskyy directly. Once again, for the 50th time, does Russia completely ignore America and Europe's ultimatums and once again they do nothing in response. Look, it is to be expected of Trump, he is a coward, but Europe is just as much to blame too.

First he blatantly rejects Trump's ceasefire proposals multiple times, and Trump gets on his hands and knees and kisses his feet and defends him, then Europe comes in like "Accept this ceasefire or big bad things will happen to you!" and Russia says "No" then Europe says "Okay, we're sorry, lets wait and see how peace negotiations go" the same old delay tactic peace negotiations where Russia presents their maximalist demands which basically equate to Ukraine's complete surrender and then tries to paint Ukraine as the unreasonable one for not accepting.

This feels like Russia is trying to trap Ukraine into turning America against them again, they will demand Ukraine's complete surrender, dismantling of their military, a whole bunch of other shit and then when Ukraine refuses they will cry to Trump that Zelenskyy is being unreasonable, a situation we wouldn't fucking be in, if Europe actually backed up their stance of "CEASEFIRE ON THE 13TH OR ELSE. NO DEALS BEFORE CEASEFIRE!" and it feels like Zelenskyy is trying to make the best of the situation by demanding Putin shows up, he is pre-empting their bullshit and therefore making a demand that likely won't happen, Putin is very unlikely to show his face.

To be honest, I don't think Europe is even trying to get Russia to agree to a ceasefire. If it did, the language used wouldn't be so strong. Russia simply can't accept a ceasefire when pressured like this. If Europe wanted results, there wouldn't be such public pressure. This is probably a play to either get more sanctions or the favour of Trump by making Russia look bad.

Also, I don't think Ukraine has much to gain here. The so-called negotiations will probably end up being a nice show at best and something that makes Ukraine look bad to Trump at worst (everyone keeps trying to manipulate Trump somehow because that kind of seems to be the thing with him). Basically there's a bunch of flashy nothing going on, I think.

No I get that, I'm pretty sure everyone with a brain knew Russia would disagree with the ceasefire.

My issue is where is the response? Europe promised big bad consequences if Russia rejected the ceasefire, they did, nothing has happened, it's quite sad that they didn't already have a response prepared and instead now are "talking" about a response, what should have happened was immediate further sanctions and multiple countries delivering huge military packages but nothing.

We can see clearly that Russia is rejecting the ceasefire (AGAIN) but Europe is letting the narrative slip away, again, Trump is of course to blame because he immediately caved and said "Okay, Putin rejected the ceasefire, that's fine, Ukraine better show up to talks!" and Europe went along with it and said "Okay, Putin rejected the ceasefire, lets see how talks go later this week" Lol.

Once again Russia delays things and Europe's response gets delayed.

Ukraine has no choice but to entertain these (obviously going to be) bullshit peace negotiations because Europe can't back their own words up and Ukraine still desperately needs to placate America, but once these peace talks fail, America will once again blame Ukraine I bet. So I see Zelenskyy's demand that Putin shows up as a play to try to avoid that.