EU considers Merkel or Draghi as possible common negotiator with Putin, Financial Times reports
Finland's President Alexander Stump and his predecessor, Sauli Niinisto, are also heard - Putin's suggestion about Schroeder rejected without discussion - EU acknowledges that talks with Moscow are possible, due to the inability of the US to reach a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine
Germany rejects Putin’s proposal for Schröder to mediate in Ukraine
“If Russia is seriously considering negotiations, the relevant European counterparts are well known,” said the German government spokesperson
Russia violated the ceasefire; nothing binds us anymore, says Zelensky ahead of the major Moscow parade
Russia and Ukraine had announced ceasefire proposals while warning that they would respond to any violation - On Tuesday night, the Russians struck Ukrainian cities, leaving dozens dead and wounded