Russian forces launched 100 attack drones across Ukraine overnight, hours after President Vladimir V. Putin ordered a unilateral three-day cease-fire starting on May 8.

Volodymyr Zelensky has commented on Vladimir Putin's proposal for a ceasefire from 8 to 10 May, emphasising the necessity for an immediate and comprehensive halt to hostilities for at least 30 days. President Volodymyr Zelensky referred to Vladimir Putin's ceasefire proposal.

Inside the soaring nave of St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, the quiet hush of world leaders paying respects to the late Pope Francis was briefly interrupted by a flurry of activity in a secluded corner near the entrance doors.

The office of President Zelensky shared a picture of Trump and Zelensky engaged in conversation at St. Peter’s Basilica.

The United States has been pushing Ukraine to accept a peace plan that seems in part a gift to Moscow. But the short meeting of the leaders, and subsequent comments, appeared to be a change in tone.