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Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 63 km WSW of Beringovskiy, Russia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 53 km SW of Beringovskiy, Russia

Strikes were reported at Russian military HQ in Rylsk

Zelensky: We expect a ceasefire from tomorrow - complete and lasting, to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy. There is no point in dragging out the killings. And I will wait for Putin on Thursday in Turkey. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians will not look for reasons why they cannot.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 39 km SE of Vostok, Russia

Putin proposes Ukraine to start direct talks on 15th May in Istanbul without any preconditions

Joint statement by the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and Ukraine following their meeting in Kyiv: The leaders agreed that there should be a complete and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days from Monday, May 12. An unconditional ceasefire, by definition, cannot be subject to any conditions. If Russia were to impose such conditions, it could only be seen as an attempt to prolong the war and undermine diplomacy. They demanded that the ceasefire be comprehensive: in the air, at sea and on land. They stressed that this would require effective monitoring, which could be successfully implemented in close coordination with the United States. They agreed that the ceasefire should last at least 30 days to create space for diplomacy

Putin met with the head of Burkina Faso junta Ibrahim Traore in Kremlin

WSJ: Trump told donors he's frustrated by how hard ending Ukraine war has been, even losing sleep over it. He asked if Putin has changed, surprised by strikes on areas with kids. Putin, he says, has been tough in talks and wants “everything.”

Chita Airport (Kadala) is temporarily not accepting or sending aircraft since 09:10 Moscow time due to the need to extinguish a landscape fire (dry grass is burning) that broke out outside the airfield but has reached the airfield — Rosaviatsia

Macron: A just and lasting peace begins with a full and unconditional ceasefire. That is the proposal we are advancing with the United States. Ukraine accepted it on March 11. Russia, however, delays, sets preconditions, plays for time, and continues its war of invasion. If Moscow continues to obstruct, we will step up the pressure—together, as Europeans and in close coordination with the United States. We welcome President Trump’s call to move forward in this direction.

REPORTER: The US embassy in Kyiv is warning right now about a possible Russian significant attack on Kyiv. What's your message for Putin? TRUMP: I have a message for both parties. Get this war ended

Russia has closed airspace over parts of Volgograd and Saratov regions, including the Kapustin Yar range, from 06:00 on May 12 to 06:00 on May 13—likely for a ballistic missile test, as the "BO" code and unlimited altitude restriction suggest

Kremlin's spokesperson says Moscow had supported the idea of 30 days ceasefire from the very beginning, but with nuances

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 39 km NE of Yelizovo, Russia

UAV crashes into Belgorod Region government building. Deputy Governor of Belgorod Region and Rosgvardia officer injured

The British government announces a package of sanctions including "nine new designations under the Russia sanctions regime."

Trump: Talks with Russia/Ukraine continue. The U.S. calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. Hopefully, an acceptable ceasefire will be observed, and both Countries will be held accountable for respecting the sanctity of these direct negotiations. If the ceasefire is not respected, the U.S. and its partners will impose further sanctions.

Flight restrictions have been imposed in Murmansk and Apatity airports

Moscow and Beijing intend to ramp up cooperation in order to decisively counter U.S. efforts to contain them both - joint statement. Russia and China will continue to strengthen military cooperation - joint statement

Ukraine's MFA Andrii Sybiha: Putin's "Parade ceasefire" is a farce. From midnight to midday, Russia violated it 734 times, launched 63 assaults, 176 FPV drone strikes and 16 guided bombs. Ukraine shares evidence with partners. Putin can't be trusted—he breaks even his own word

In Kursk region Ukrainian forces have repelled 19 Russian army assaults, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Kherson axis Ukrainian forces have repelled 1 Russian army assault, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

Russian media reports clashes in Tyotkino, and Russian troops attempting to push Ukrainian forces from Chapaeva street

Putin meets Xi Jinping in Kremlin

Two aircraft-type UAVs were shot down in the skies over the Cherepovets district of the Vologda region. This was reported by Governor Georgy Filimonov

Putin met with Kadyrov in Kremlin

President of Serbia Vucic has arrived in Moscow

Residents of Moscow Region report air defense activity. Explosions heard in Ramenskoye and Elektrostal

Flight restrictions have been introduced at Zhukovsky airport once again