Donetsk region. On May 9, two civilians were killed and two others injured in attacks by Russian forces on Donetsk province in Ukraine’s east. The deaths were reported in the towns of Siversk and Rivne by the region’s military governor Vadym Filashkin.

ANKARA - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara on Tuesday, according to the Turkish presidency.

The announcement was made by leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Poland and Ukraine after a meeting in Kyiv, and a phone call with President Trump.

Ukraine and its allies in Europe are upping their pressure on Russia to accept terms for a 30-day ceasefire that would begin as early as Monday. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said