Speaking to CNN on May 10, Peskov commented on the latest ceasefire proposal from Ukraine and Europe, responding that Russia needs to "think about" it, but is "resistant" to pressure.
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on May 10, President Volodymyr Zelensky rebuked the idea of a demilitarized zone in the war and emphasized the importance of first securing a ceasefire.
"We agreed that a full and unconditional ceasefire must begin on Monday, May 12, for at least 30 days. We jointly demand this from Russia, and we know we are supported in this by the United States," Zelensky said.
Ukrainian media outlet ZN.UA reported on May 10 that their law enforcement sources confirmed an ongoing probe by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau into suspected embezzlement, money laundering and bribery.
Iran is preparing to send Russia Fath-360 short-range ballistic missile launchers, Reuters reported on May 9, citing Western security and regional officials familiar with the matter.
"Ukraine and all allies are ready for a complete unconditional ceasefire on land, in the air, and at sea for at least 30 days, starting as early as Monday," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote.
U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged in private that Russia is difficult to negotiate with because they "want the whole thing," referring to Ukraine, the WSJ reported, citing sources familiar with the comments.
A notice about the airspace closure was published on the U.S. Defense Department's NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) website on May 10, as cited by Ukrainian defense news outlet Militarnyi.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the idea of a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claiming in an interview with ABC News on May 10 that it would be "an advantage" for Ukraine.
Plumes of smoke rising over the Omsktransmash plant in the city of Omsk in Russia on Sept. 12, 2024. (Screenshot of the video of 12 Channel/Telegram)
The Omsktransmash machinery plant caught fire in the city of Omsk in Russia on Sept. 12, Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said.
Russia uses Omsktransmash to produce military equipment, including tanks and Solntsepek multiple rocket launchers capable of using thermobaric warheads. The EU, the U.S., Ukraine, Canada, and other countries have imposed sanctions on the plant.
Russian Telegram channel shared videos showing plumes of smoke rising over the Omsk plant.
According to Khotsenko, the roof of one department caught fire during repairs. The plant claimed that the "incident did not affect production." No casualties were reported.
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Plumes of smoke rising over the Omsktransmash plant in the city of Omsk in Russia on Sept. 12, 2024. (12 Channel/Telegram)
A few hours later, the governor claimed that the fire had been extinguished.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims.
In late August, an explosion occurred at a refinery owned by state-run energy giant Gazprom in Omsk, injuring two people.
Omsk is located in central Siberia, north of the Kazakh border. The city of more than 1 million people is some 3,000 kilometers (around 1,860 miles) east of Ukraine.
Kateryna Denisova works as a News Editor at the Kyiv Independent. She previously worked as a news editor at the NV media outlet for four years, covering mainly Ukrainian and international politics. Kateryna holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv. She also was a fellow at journalism schools in the Czech Republic and Germany.
Kateryna Denisova
