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.
Photo for illustrative purposes. Barbed wire running around HM Prison Wandsworth on July 12, 2024 in London, England. The country's new justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, announced today that the government will release thousands of prisoners early to alleviate overcrowding. Under the new policy, prisoners on "standard determinate sentences" will be released after serving 40% of their sentences, rather than 50%. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Convicts took prison employees hostage in a jail in Russia's Volgograd Oblast on Aug. 23 and killed one employee, the Russian state-controlled news agency TASS reported.
According to TASS, the incident occurred during a meeting of a disciplinary commission Penal Colony No. 19 in the town of Surovikino.
At least three prisoners participated in the attack, Russian Telegram channels claim. The head of the jail, Andrey Devyatov, was also among the hostages, whose number is still unclear, according to the Russian Telegram channel Shot.
Andrey Bocharov, governor of Volgograd Oblast, said that four employees were hospitalized with injuries.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims.
A similar incident occurred on June 16, when six prisoners, some of whom were accused of links to the Islamic State terrorist group, took two employees hostage in a detention center in Russia's Rostov-on-Don.
Russian security forces stormed the prison, killing at least some of the convicts, TASS reported.
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.
