Poland denies Kellogg's claim about readiness to send troops to Ukraine
Poland is not considering sending its troops to Ukraine, neither now nor in the future.
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13 May 2025
Zelensky plans to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to attend the inaugural Mass of newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Sunday, May 18, if his schedule allows.
Zelensky: This is Putin's war, so negotiations must be with him
It is Putin who decides everything in Russia, and he is the one who must resolve the issue of war. This is his war. That is why the negotiations must be with him.
Yermak, Rubio discuss prospects for peace talks in Türkiye
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also serves as the Acting National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump.
Polish court bans protest at Ukraine border crossing
The Court of Appeal in Lublin upheld the ban on protests by Polish carriers in front of the Polish-Ukrainian border crossing in Dorohusk issued by the mayor of the Dorohusk commune.
Ukraine’s FM urges Brazil to facilitate direct talks between Zelensky, Putin in Istanbul
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on Brazil to help facilitate direct negotiations between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Vladimir Putin of Russia in Istanbul.
Border blockade: Ukraine’s Deputy FM meets with Polish Embassy head
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleksandr Mishchenko held a meeting with Piotr Łukasiewicz, Head of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ukraine, urging comprehensive measures to prevent the blockade of transport routes between Ukraine and Poland.
Zelensky sees signs of possible Russian de-escalation after air attacks drop
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia launched only ten attack drones at Ukraine overnight, which could signal an intention to demonstrate a de-escalation in the intensity of hostilities.
Zelensky: 30-day ceasefire not enough for either side to fully restore military capabilities
A 30-day ceasefire is a step toward de-escalation, as neither side would be able to fully restore its forces during that time.
Zelensky outlines acceptable outcome of talks with Putin for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the only acceptable outcome of negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin would be a ceasefire.
Zelensky: Putin’s refusal to meet in Istanbul would confirm Russia’s unwillingness to end the war
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin’s refusal to attend talks in Türkiye would be definitive proof that Russia does not want peace.
Trump envoys Wittkoff, Kellogg to Istanbul for potential Ukraine-Russia talks - Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump will send his special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg, to Istanbul for potential talks on how to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
Putin's refusal to come to Istanbul will show Russia's unwillingness to end war – Yermak
A refusal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to take part in negotiations in Istanbul would be the final signal of Russia's unwillingness to end the full-scale war it started, according to Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Ukraine urges Polish government to hold talks with protesters to unblock border – ambassador
Kyiv is calling on Warsaw to take active steps and engage in negotiations with Polish hauliers who recently blocked freight traffic near the Dorohusk-Yahodyn border crossing.
Witkoff names three key topics for potential Ukraine-Russia talks
U.S. President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has identified three main topics likely to be discussed during possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Europe to appeal to Trump for sanctions on Russia following Istanbul meeting – media
European leaders are prepared to wait for a possible meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Thursday, May 15, before urging the United States to announce new sanctions on Moscow.
Rubio discusses path to peace in Ukraine with Sybiha, European ministers - State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and several European ministers to discuss the path to peace in Ukraine.
Expert: Putin unlikely to attend talks in Istanbul
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's visit to Istanbul for negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears unlikely, according to Stanislav Zhelikhovskyi, PhD in Political Science and international expert.
12 May 2025
Ukraine coordinates ceasefire process with European partners
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andrii Yermak, held talks with representatives of European Union institutions, Nordic and Baltic states, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany regarding the ceasefire process.
World still waiting for Russia’s answer to ceasefire proposals – Zelensky
Russia, in any case, will have to end the war it launched against Ukraine. It would be better to do so sooner rather than later.
Putin asked for talks — now he must show up, says French FM
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, believes that Vladimir Putin must travel to Istanbul and meet there with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine ready to present reform roadmaps to EU member states, European Commission – Stefanishyna
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna stated that Ukraine is ready to present its reform roadmaps to representatives of European Union member states and the European Commission.
Zelensky, Erdogan discuss details of meeting in Istanbul
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss details of the upcoming May 15 talks in Istanbul, where Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take part.
President signs law ratifying minerals deal with U.S.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law ratifying the agreement to establish the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.
The right idea: Zelensky on Trump's intention to be present at meeting in Türkiye
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he supports the participation of U.S. President Donald Trump in talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on May 15.
Trump suggests he could fly to Istanbul for Zelensky-Putin meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he could fly to Istanbul, where President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin may have a personal meeting.
Zelensky's willingness to meet in Istanbul puts Putin in zugzwang – diplomat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement expressing readiness for a personal meeting with the head of the aggressor state in Istanbul has placed Vladimir Putin in a zugzwang situation, where any move he makes will only worsen his position.
Kremlin responds to Western demand for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, reacting to Western threats of additional sanctions against Russia should it refuse a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, stated that Moscow does not accept the "language of ultimatums."
Stefanchuk in Hungary urges European parliaments to remove artificial barriers on Ukraine's path to EU
During his speech at the Conference of the Speakers of EU Parliaments in Budapest, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk called for the removal of artificial obstacles blocking the start of accession negotiations between Ukraine and the European Union.
Preparations for peace talks: Turkish Foreign Ministry outlines Ukraine's, Russia's positions
Ukraine and Russia continue to insist on differing sequences for implementing a ceasefire and starting peace talks, each seeking to gain Washington's backing. Turkey, meanwhile, maintains that a ceasefire must come first before negotiations can begin.