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Russian President Vladimir Putin: The United States clearly does not need the conflict in Ukraine; it has many other priorities.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We appreciate the United States for facilitating the dialogue, but this is merely an issue between Russia and Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We proposed a prisoner exchange to Kyiv and provided a list that included 500 Ukrainian soldiers, but the Ukrainian side said they were not ready.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We will respond to Ukraine's provocative remarks.

May 10 - According to a report by The New York Times citing informed officials, in addition to drone components, Russia is also transporting various goods via the Caspian Sea to Iran that would otherwise have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The increase in Caspian trade between the two countries is mainly due to two factors: Ukraine's crackdown on shipping in the Black Sea, and the recent US blockade of ships entering and leaving Iranian ports.

The Spanish Ministry of Health announced that a suspected case of Hantavirus in Alicante tested negative, but the patient will be tested again as a precaution.

On May 10th, local time, US President Trump stated on May 9th that he expected to receive a response from Iran regarding the latest US peace proposal "soon," and said that Iran "very much wants" a lasting peace agreement. Trump reportedly made these remarks during a telephone interview that day. He indicated that Iran remains willing to complete peace agreement negotiations. Speaking to the media at a golf course in Virginia on the 9th, Trump said the US "expects to receive a letter from Iran tonight" and would monitor developments. When asked if Iran was deliberately delaying the negotiations, Trump responded, "I don't know, we'll know soon."

On May 10, Iran's Press TV reported on May 9 that Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that ceasing aggression and abandoning "excessive and unreasonable" demands are necessary conditions for advancing the diplomatic process.

According to CBS News: US President Trump told a French journalist that he expects to receive a message from Iran "soon".

According to Nikkei: NATO and Japan are considering sharing a satellite launch site.

On May 10th, Florida-based George E. Warren Oil Corp. announced it will export 1 million barrels of Venezuelan crude this month, breaking the dominance of Trafigura and Vitol since the beginning of the year. This is the company's first deal since the easing of US sanctions. Venezuelan oil exports rose to nearly 1.2 million barrels per day in April, a seven-year high.

On May 9th local time, a flight from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles struck a pedestrian who had trespassed onto the runway during takeoff, resulting in the pedestrian's death and injuries to 12 people on board, five of whom were hospitalized. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the "trespasser" breached security, climbed over a fence, and ran onto the runway while the aircraft was in the high-speed takeoff phase. The pilots immediately aborted takeoff after the impact. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have launched investigations into the cause of the accident.

According to Iranian media PressTV, the Iranian Foreign Minister stated that ceasing aggression and abandoning excessive and unreasonable demands are necessary conditions for advancing diplomacy.

According to Saudi media outlet Alhadath, sources say Hezbollah is awaiting a response from the Lebanese president regarding his request to reopen communication channels.

According to Saudi media outlet Alhadath, sources say Hezbollah is attempting to reopen communication channels with the Lebanese president.

On May 10th, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlasca Gómez announced that Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands would send planes to evacuate their citizens from the Hantavirus-affected cruise ship, the "Hundius." Spanish Health Minister Monica García stated on the same day that the "Hundius" was expected to arrive in Tenerife, Spain, in the early hours of May 10th local time. According to Spanish officials, in addition to the aforementioned five countries, the EU would send two more planes to evacuate the remaining EU citizens from the ship. The United States and the United Kingdom are arranging contingency plans for non-EU citizens who cannot access air services. Local authorities warned that the evacuation of cruise ship personnel must take place between May 10th and 11th due to the possibility of strong storms in the nearby waters. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an open letter on May 9th stating that there are currently no new suspected cases on board. The WHO assesses that the public health risk posed by the Hantavirus remains "low."

On May 10, UN Secretary-General António Guterres' spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, issued a statement on May 9, welcoming the announcement by Russia and Ukraine of a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to 11 and plans for a large-scale prisoner exchange. The statement said the Secretary-General reiterated his call for an immediate, comprehensive, unconditional, and lasting ceasefire as a first step toward achieving a just, sustainable, and comprehensive peace, consistent with the UN Charter, international law, and relevant UN resolutions. The statement added that Guterres appreciated the efforts made by the United States to facilitate the agreement and fully supported its implementation.

Hungarian Prime Minister Majol apologized for the mistakes made by the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

On May 9th, Hong Kong Stock Exchange data showed that the total market capitalization of the securities market reached HK$48 trillion at the end of April 2026, a year-on-year increase of 24%. The average daily turnover in April 2026 was HK$253.5 billion. The average daily turnover for the first four months of 2026 was HK$271.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8%. The average daily turnover of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the first four months of 2026 was HK$39.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5%. There were 49 new listed companies in the first four months of 2026, a 158% increase compared to 19 in the same period last year. The total funds raised through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first four months of 2026 amounted to HK$151.4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 604%.