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EU ministers reject Putin's suggestion of Gerhard Schroeder as a representative in future security talks.

Putin is ready to negotiate with the EU if they initiate contact, according to the Kremlin.

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of ceasefire violations on May 9, while Iran threatened to attack US facilities if its oil tankers are targeted, and Britain deployed warships to the Middle East amid regional tensions.

Russian President Putin stated the Ukraine war is ending, claiming it has killed hundreds of thousands and drained Russia's economy, while a Trump-brokered ceasefire began amid ongoing territorial stalemate in Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the Ukraine war nearing conclusion, though he maintains fighting until achieving all objectives, while a Trump-brokered three-day ceasefire begins and Russia's economy faces severe strain from four-plus years of conflict.

Putin stated Russia-Ukraine war is ending, claiming willingness to negotiate European security with Germany's former Chancellor Schroeder, as Europe's deadliest post-WWII conflict has killed hundreds of thousands and drained Russia's economy over four years.

EU Ambassador Delphin characterized the elevated EU-India partnership as "limitless and ambitious," citing a new strategic agenda, free trade agreement, and defense pact from their recent summit, while endorsing PM Modi's "not an era of war" message as resonating with European peace values.

Vietnam's leader visits India and Sri Lanka, strengthening comprehensive foreign relations.

Armenia hosts its first EU bilateral summit, formally declaring EU membership ambitions while distancing itself from Russia following Moscow's perceived failure to prevent Azerbaijan's 2023 Karabakh takeover.

Armenia hosted the 8th European Political Community Summit with dozens of leaders including Macron and NATO's Rutte, featuring discussions on Ukraine sanctions, regional peace, and European resilience amid Russia's ongoing war.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $270 million in military aid for Ukraine at Armenia's European Political Community summit, bringing Canada's total support to $25.8 billion since Russia's 2022 invasion, strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities.

European and Canadian leaders convened in Armenia, asserting defence independence and strengthening ties amid Trump's threats to reduce US military support and tariffs, with Canada joining the EU's defence financing scheme for the first time.

Ukrainian President Zelensky, French President Macron, and multiple European leaders converged in Yerevan for the European Political Community summit and Armenia-EU talks, while critics argue the gathering represents Western pressure on Prime Minister Pashinyan.

The EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force, creating a massive free-trade zone.

The EU may adopt a 21st sanctions package against Russia by July, though MEP Tomasz Zdechowski cautioned the timeline remains uncertain pending unanimous member-state approval and complex negotiations, while separately the EU and Mexico plan strategic partnership and trade agreements.

Hungary's incoming leader Peter Magyar vows to unblock frozen EU funds soon after meeting with top officials in Brussels.

World leaders condemn the failed attack on Trump, denouncing political hatred in democracies.

Putin suggests former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder mediate Ukraine peace talks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the Ukraine war is concluding, remarks made after a scaled-back Victory Day parade. He expressed willingness to negotiate European security arrangements, preferring Germany's former Chancellor Schroeder as a partner, amid ongoing conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands.

Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

Putin says he believes war in Ukraine almost over

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

EU Ambassador Herve Delphin describes the EU-India partnership as limitless, ambitious, and progressive.

EU leadership, disappointed with US-led Ukraine peace efforts, signals readiness for Russia dialogue. Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirms Putin's willingness to negotiate but insists Europe must initiate contact, reversing 2022 rupture.

Armenia hosted its first EU summit in Yerevan, marking a historic diplomatic shift westward as the nation formally seeks bloc membership while distancing itself from Russia following Azerbaijan's 2023 Karabakh offensive.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada's additional $270 million military aid to Ukraine at a European summit in Armenia, bringing total Canadian support to $25.8 billion since Russia's 2022 invasion, while emphasizing multilateralism and international cooperation.

European and Canadian leaders convened in Armenia, asserting strategic independence and deepening ties amid Trump's threats to reduce US military support and impose tariffs, prompting increased European defense spending and Canada's first EU defense scheme membership.

European leaders gather in Armenia, discussing defense independence and closer Canada ties amid US threats.

Over 40 European leaders, including NATO chief Rutte and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, gathered in Yerevan for summits hosted by Armenia's Pashinyan, symbolizing Armenia's westward shift and offering the nation rare international spotlight amid regional tensions.

Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Armenia for the European Political Community summit to boost trade and defence cooperation with Europe while supporting Ukraine's defence, marking Canada's first attendance at these strategic meetings held twice yearly since Russia's 2022 invasion.

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement, eliminating tariffs on over 90 percent of trade between the bloc and South America after 25 years of negotiations, entered force despite French farmer concerns, creating one of the world's largest free-trade zones spanning 30 percent of global GDP.

Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar pledged to unblock approximately 18 billion euros in frozen EU funds during Brussels talks, signaling Budapest's realignment with European values after Viktor Orban's departure.

Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Armenia this weekend for a European summit focused on strategic continental cooperation, as Canada strengthens commercial and defense ties while supporting Ukraine amid regional geopolitical tensions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi visited Pakistan for peace talks while Trump rejected U.S. participation, citing internal Iranian chaos from military operations. Iran demands sanctions relief before negotiations resume.

Putin stated he believes the Russia-Ukraine war is approaching conclusion, signaling potential diplomatic developments in the ongoing conflict that has caused massive casualties and global economic disruption since February 2022.

President Putin says the war with Ukraine is nearing its end, expressing willingness to negotiate with Ukraine's president under certain conditions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the Ukraine war was ending, though he vowed continued fighting until achieving Moscow's objectives. The conflict, Europe's deadliest since World War Two, has killed hundreds of thousands and triggered the gravest Russia-West crisis since 1962.

'I think that the matter...': Putin issues BIG statement on Russia-Ukraine war after calling it 'just'

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the Ukraine war is ending, though he blamed Western leaders for the conflict and expressed willingness to negotiate European security arrangements, as Russia faces mounting casualties and economic strain.

The EU-India partnership is limitless, ambitious, and progressive, with both sides elevating their relationship to a new level.

European and Canadian leaders convened in Armenia to strengthen military independence and defence cooperation, responding to Trump's threats to reduce US military support and his isolationist policies affecting both economies.

Armenia hosts its first EU bilateral summit while pivoting westward from Russia, formally pursuing EU membership after Moscow's perceived failure to protect it during Azerbaijan's 2023 Karabakh offensive.

European and Canadian leaders gathered in Armenia's summit to strengthen defense independence and mutual ties amid Trump's threats to reduce US military support and impose tariffs, signaling a strategic realignment away from American leadership.

Canada pledged $270 million to Ukraine's military capabilities at a European summit in Armenia, bringing total support to $25.8 billion since 2022, as Prime Minister Carney emphasized international cooperation against Russia's invasion.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $270 million in military aid to Ukraine at the European Political Community summit in Armenia, bringing total Canadian support to $25.8 billion as Kyiv counters Russia's invasion.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended the European Political Community summit in Armenia, meeting with leaders including Ukraine's Zelensky to advance defense partnerships and trade cooperation across Europe amid ongoing security concerns.

Javier Milei met with the Argentine ambassador to France to implement the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

The EU may adopt a 21st sanctions package against Russia by July, though MEP Zdechkowski cautioned the timeline remains uncertain due to required unanimity among member states and complex negotiations, while separately, Mexico and the EU plan strategic partnership agreements at their May summit.

Mexican Chancellor Roberto Velasco attended an unusual security cabinet meeting at Palacio Nacional after US extradition requests were filed against Governor Ruben Rocha.

Russia expands blacklist of EU members in response to latest sanctions