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The article discusses developments on May 5, 2014 concerning unrest in Ukraine, with a focus on fighting between government forces and pro-Russian separatists in the city of Slovyansk that reportedly left dozens injured and an unknown number killed. Ukrainian acting President Oleksandr Turchynov said he was willing to negotiate with protesters, but not with those who wield arms against the government. German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier expressed doubt that peace talks could help.

The article reports that on April 24, 2014 Ukrainian military forces seeking to reclaim control of the city of Slovyansk from pro-Russian separatists halted their operation after Russian military forces massed along Ukraine's border began land and air exercises. Five separatists died during the fighting, which Ukrainian acting President Oleksandr Turchynov said would be resumed.