In his first interview since leaving office, the 82-year-old criticises his successor's handling of the war and is challenged on his own record.

Former US President Joe Biden has described his successor Donald Trump’s stance on Russia’s war against Ukraine as a modern form of appeasement, warning that this could encourage other European countries to begin making concessions to Russia.

Former President Joe Biden accused President Donald Trump of 'modern-day appeasement' of Russia in peace talks with Ukraine, in an interview with BBC.

On May 7, air raid alerts became more frequent across Ukraine, and overnight, Russia launched another combined strike. It is worth noting that the Russian army intensified its actions on the eve of the so-called ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin.

Russia has never opposed a ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian state-run news agencies reported on Wednesday, citing foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Responding to remarks by U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be obstructing a comprehensive ceasefire,

The attacks on Moscow come days before a Putin-announced three-day ceasefire, and a major parade in the Russian capital.

Vice President JD Vance says Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine

The vice president told the Munich Leaders Meeting that the U.S. wants to see Ukraine and Russia speak directly.

Vice President JD Vance told attendees of a security conference that the U.S. wants Russian and Ukraine to hold direct talks about ending war.