⚠️🇺🇦 Macron has ruled out the possibility of pausing aid to Ukraine during a 30-day ceasefire, as reported by The Guardian.

🚨🇺🇦 Experts suggest that the situation regarding new sanctions against Russia is nearing a critical point. According to statements from Zelensky and European leaders, there appears to be an agreement with Trump that Russia must comply with a very short deadline for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Ukraine insists on this ceasefire without any "nuances" Moscow wishes to discuss. If Russia refuses, new sanctions from the EU and the US will follow, alongside increased military support for Ukraine. The Kremlin has stated its willingness for a ceasefire, but insists that arms supplies to Ukraine must cease, a condition likely unacceptable to the EU and the US. Will Moscow agree to these terms?

🇺🇸🇨🇳 Some members of the US and Chinese delegations have left the venue of trade talks in Switzerland. However, key players remain engaged in discussions, according to sources from RTRS.

⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 European allies of Ukraine have threatened new sanctions against Russia, including a permanent blockade of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline connecting Russia to Germany, unless the Kremlin agrees to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Trump. At a summit of European leaders in Kyiv on Saturday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the bloc would double the number of vessels blacklisted for transporting Russian oil. Britain took similar action this week. — WSJ

⚠️🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran's Foreign Minister stated in Doha that if the U.S. aims to strip Tehran of its nuclear rights in negotiations, Iran will not concede any of its ennoscriptments. Tehran continues nuclear talks with the U.S. in good faith. Experts suggest another potential "peace deal" may be on the horizon.

⚠️🇺🇦 European leaders have secured support from Trump to pressure Putin for an unconditional ceasefire, according to Politico. Macron has ruled out halting assistance to Ukraine during a 30-day truce, as reported by The Guardian.

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❗️🇺🇸🇨🇳 Trade negotiations between the United States and China concluded in Geneva. The discussions will continue tomorrow, May 11, according to sources from RTRS.

⚠️🇺🇦 The United States has approved the transfer of 125 long-range MARS II and HIMARS rockets to Ukraine, along with 100 Patriot interceptors from Germany, according to a report by the New York Times. For more details, visit NYT.

🚨🇷🇺 Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to address both Russian and Western journalists at the Kremlin shortly after midnight. Expectations are high that the discussion will center on Ukraine. However, Putin will likely also reflect on the outcomes of the recent four-day meetings and celebrations. A primary concern for journalists will be the topic of a ceasefire. — Ъ

🚨 Vladimir Putin plans to address journalists following the Victory Day celebrations, as announced by presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The statement will summarize the past four working days, according to Peskov. Although the announcement will be substantive, the press conference will not include questions due to the late timing. For more details, WATCH.

💥 Russian stocks saw gains during weekend trading, with GAZP rising by 1.8% and SBER increasing by 1.4%. Investors showed a positive sentiment towards the market, reflecting optimism in the economic outlook. For more details, visit this link.

💥 Ethereum (ETH) surged above $2600 but quickly dropped after purchases were made at that level.

🇺🇸🇨🇳 U.S.-China trade talks will resume at 12:00 PM Geneva time.

🇮🇷🇺🇸 A fourth round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran has begun in Oman. The Iranian Foreign Minister expressed hope that today's discussions will mark a turning point in resolving ongoing disagreements.

🚨 Turkish President Erdogan informed Macron that a historic moment has arrived in the process of resolving the conflict in Ukraine, according to the Turkish administration. Meanwhile, Europe seeks to participate in negotiations regarding Ukraine in Istanbul, but only after a ceasefire, stated the French Foreign Ministry.

🇺🇦 Merz is also insisting on a 30-day unconditional ceasefire before direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine can commence. Starmer is set to speak soon.

🇺🇦 Kellogg also insists on a 30-day unconditional ceasefire before direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine can commence.

🇺🇸 OpenAI is planning an IPO, as reported by financial sources. The anticipated move comes as the company continues to expand its influence in the artificial intelligence sector. Details surrounding the initial public offering remain under wraps, but industry analysts are closely monitoring developments. For more information, visit the full article here.

⚠️🇷🇺 Russian stocks have started to decline during weekend trading following numerous reports that Ukraine, the EU, and the US are demanding an unconditional 30-day ceasefire (the same one) before any direct negotiations with Ukraine can begin. Monitoring continues.

⚠️🇺🇦 Trump has agreed to support the coalition's call for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire before initiating direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. This development comes as European leaders aim to pressure Putin into compliance. For more details, visit Politico.