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Local sources from Russia: BBC, news.liga.net.
UK coverage: The Telegraph.

The Kremlin has stated that peace in Ukraine will not come as quickly as Donald Trump desires. While Moscow is working with Washington to secure negotiations, they believe it would be better to deal with Ukraine directly to settle “small nuances.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his willingness to hold direct talks with Russia once a 30-day ceasefire is agreed upon, but Russia refuses to agree to a lengthy ceasefire, claiming it would benefit Ukraine. US special envoy for Russia-Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, criticized Putin’s proposal for a three-day truce, stating that a permanent, comprehensive ceasefire is needed for at least 30 days.

In recent developments, mass drone attacks have been reported in Kharkiv and Dnipro, while an enterprise in Murom has been struck. The BBC reports that around 600 North Korean soldiers fighting on the side of Russia in the war against Ukraine have been killed, with thousands more injured. These figures were provided by a member of the South Korean parliament’s intelligence committee. The losses of North Korean forces are estimated at around 4,700 people, including approximately 600 fatalities. It is believed that the bodies of the fallen soldiers were cremated on-site in Kursk before being transported back to North Korea.

Furthermore, news.liga.net highlights the statement made by Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrey Sibiga, who emphasized that if Russia truly wants to end the war, it must cease fire instead of waiting until May 8th. This comment was made in response to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a “truce” on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the “Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II”. The Ukrainian government has called for a 30-day ceasefire, but Russia refuses to agree to such a lengthy period, claiming it would benefit Ukraine.

As tensions continue to escalate, it remains uncertain when peace will be achieved in Ukraine. The differing views on the duration of the ceasefire and the involvement of North Korean soldiers further complicate the negotiations. The international community, including the US special envoy for Russia-Ukraine, stresses the need for a permanent, comprehensive ceasefire to ensure a lasting peace in the region.