Ukraine pushes for lasting ceasefire as Putin hints May 9 truce with Trump

Ukraine proposed a long‑term ceasefire with guaranteed security after Putin floated a brief Victory Day pause during a call with Trump, with Zelensky saying Kyiv wants a durable peace and asking negotiators to clarify Moscow’s proposal with the United States. The plan would apply only to May 9, as peace talks remain stalled; Kyiv supports freezing the current front line as a basis for a settlement, while Russia continues to demand Donbas withdrawals. Previous truces have been violated, and Kyiv is seeking a broader, lasting halt to fighting rather than a short-term pause.