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.
"Our involvement in the war was justifiable, and this belongs to our sovereign rights," North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un said. "I regard this as part of the sacred mission we must execute for our brothers and comrades-in-arms."
"We have a plan B and a plan C. But our focus is plan A, the essence of which is to get everyone's support" for Ukraine's accession, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
"(T)he presence at the Victory Parade of a country that bombs cities, hospitals, and daycares, and which has caused the deaths and injuries of over a million people over three years, is a shame," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
"According to the participants of the performances, their goal is to remind the civilized world of the barbaric actions of Moscow, which for many years and decades has systematically violated international law," a source in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) told the Kyiv Independent.
"I have great hope that an agreement for a ceasefire in Ukraine will be reached this weekend," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 9, shortly before traveling to Kyiv alongside the leaders of France, Poland, and the U.K.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will arrive in Kyiv early on May 10.
The United States embassy in Kyiv on May 9 issued a warning that Russia could launch "a potentially significant" attack in the coming days, despite Putin's self-declared Victory Day "truce."
The sanctioned oil tankers have transported over $24 billion in cargo since 2024, according to Downing Street. The U.K. has now sanctioned more shadow fleet vessels than any other country.
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the media after being sworn in at Rideau Hall on March 14, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
"Russia must come to the table in good faith," newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on April 30 following a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky congratulated Carney on his April 28 election victory in a phone call earlier on April 30. The two leaders discussed Russia's war and Ukraine's cooperation with Canada's Group of Seven (G7) presidency.
"Ukraine has shown its commitment to peace. Russia must come to the table in good faith," Carney said in a post to social media.
Ukraine has agreed to a full 30-day unconditional ceasefire and has been engaged in talks with U.S. officials, who have been in talks with Moscow to reach a settlement. Russia has not agreed to a full ceasefire.
"This war must end — and Canada will continue our efforts among allies to bring about freedom, peace, and security for Ukraine," Carney said.
The Canadian leader invited Zelensky to participate in an upcoming G7 meeting hosted by Canada.
"I look forward to welcoming President Zelensky to the G7 in Kananaskis, Alberta, this summer," Carney said.
Prior to being elected on April 28, Carney had been in power for a short period since March 9. Carney came to power when former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down and initiated a leadership race for the Liberal Party of Canada.
"I have no doubt that Canada's leadership in defending international law will continue to be felt," Zelensky said earlier on April 30 following his conversation with Carney.
Carney is reportedly set to travel to the U.S. in the coming days to meet U.S. President Donald Trump amid tariff threats from Washington.
Volodymyr Ivanyshyn is a news editor for The Kyiv Independent. He is pursuing an Honors Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto, majoring in political science with a minor in anthropology and human geography. Volodymyr holds a Certificate in Business Fundamentals from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto. He previously completed an internship with The Kyiv Independent.
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