UK Defence Intelligence has analysed the sentence of Russian General Ivan Popov, who was popular in the ranks of the Russian occupation forces, in their update.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has stated that his country is ready to join the deterrence forces of the coalition of the willing, led by the United Kingdom and France, which proposes security guarantees to Ukraine.

Europe will have to make significant efforts to send 25,000 troops to Ukraine to form a deterrence force, as its armies are understaffed and underfunded.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, commenting on Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's statement about a "three-day truce", has urged people not to not fall for Russian propaganda.

UK Defence Intelligence believes that the three-day ceasefire announced by Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin leader, to mark Victory Day is intended to show Russia's alleged openness to any agreements and to limit Ukraine's long-range strikes.

Almost 90% of Ukrainians do not trust US President Donald Trump as he marks his 100th day in office.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said that the three-day truce announced by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is not enough, and that a just and lasting peace is needed.

Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that the international community should strengthen sanctions against Russia and North Korea following the official admission that North Korean troops are involved in the war against Ukraine.

White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt has commented on Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's announcement of a "truce" timed to coincide with Victory Day.

Cezary Tomczyk, Deputy Minister of National Defence of Poland, has stated that his country will respond to the planned Russia-Belarus military exercises, Zapad, scheduled for September.

Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, has called on external observers of the Russia-Ukraine war not to fall for claims that "Russia is winning," as the real situation gives no grounds for such conclusions.

European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper has stated that the deployment of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine demonstrates that Russia is not interested in peace and is a sign of its desperation, as it has been isolated and weakened by EU sanctions.

Germany has pledged further military assistance to Ukraine from Berlin, even if the US stops supporting it.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has reacted to US President Donald Trump's "peace" proposals, which foresee territorial concessions by Ukraine, comparing them to a surrender by Kyiv and stressing that this would go too far.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that Russia’s deadly strike on Ukraine’s capital is a real reminder that Russia is the aggressor.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has expressed support for Ukraine following Russia’s large-scale missile attack.

Following Russia’s large-scale missile strike on Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron has urged the international community not to forget who is truly to blame for the war. He stressed that "US anger must be directed solely at Putin".

US President Donald Trump has reacted to a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv on 24 April, urging Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement.

The UK unveiled a ban on exporting video game controllers to Russia on Thursday 24 April, as these can be adapted to control drones.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the United States proposed its strategy regarding Ukrainian territories during talks in London, where discussions took place among Ukrainian, European and American teams. This strategy is now on the desk of his American counterpart, Donald Trump.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is convinced that the latest large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv and other cities is linked to the Kremlin's attempt to put pressure on the United States.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia had anticipated the meeting in London on 23 April would result in a major scandal, but the conversation with Ukraine’s partners was constructive.

Polish President Andrzej Duda has said that Ukraine will have to make certain compromises in peace talks with Russia.

Kaja Kallas, European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has commented on Russia's deadly combined attack on Kyiv on Thursday 24 April.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has said that recognising Russia's encroachment on Crimea undermines the international legal order and encourages the aggressor to maintain control of the occupied territories.

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has said that Russia's recent nighttime missile attack is yet another indication of Vladimir Putin's willingness to continue the war rather than seek peace.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for pressure to be put on Russia to achieve peace after Moscow launched a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine on the night of 23-24 April.

Denmark will allocate 317 million Danish kroner (over €42 million) for artillery ammunition for Ukraine.

Andrii Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, has shared details of a meeting with national security and foreign policy advisers from the member countries of the coalition of the willing in London.

France has stated that European countries believe any peace agreement aimed at ending the war unleashed by Russia must include respect for Ukraine’s territorial integrity.