Ukraine and its allies are seeking a ceasefire with Russia beginning on Monday.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid tribute to the war dead during a ceremony in Kyiv.

The leaders gathered in Kyiv for discussions aimed at reinforcing their support for Ukraine. President Zelenskyy noted that this "coalition of the willing" was convening in Kyiv to address the ongoing conflict. Below is a summary of key developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine as of Saturday, May 10: Russia Dismisses Western Calls for a 30-Day Ceasefire: Moscow has rebuffed Western demands for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, which was put forth by Ukraine's allies amidst threats of further sanctions. Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Saturday that attempts to intimidate Russia with sanctions are futile. "We've all adapted to the sanctions," Peskov remarked, adding that they already have strategies in place to minimize any impact. He emphasized that Russia would not be swayed and suggested that Ukraine and its allies are becoming increasingly anxious. These statements followed an announcement by European leaders in Kyiv that U.S.

President Donald Trump was prepared to implement significant sanctions against Russia unless it complied with the call for a ceasefire. Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that he will not agree to a 30-day truce without certain preconditions, which include halting Western military support for Ukraine and the presence of Western peacekeeping forces within Ukrainian territory.
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