Germany stands with Ukrainians as Merz delivers first chancellor speech to Bundestag
Germany and Europe will continue to support Ukraine to prevent Russia from completely destroying the peace and security order on the continent and in the world.
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Kremlin again refuses to disclose Russian delegation for talks with Ukraine in Türkiye
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has once again declined to reveal the composition of Russia’s delegation for upcoming talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, stating that Putin had not issued instructions to disclose the details.
Russia-China friendship has some limits the U.S. can use – expert
China is currently not interested in applying real economic leverage on Russia, yet it is also not ready to align itself with Moscow, as North Korea has.
G7 ambassadors meet with Ukrainian parliamentary opposition leaders
Ambassadors from the Group of Seven (G7) nations met with leaders of Ukraine’s parliamentary opposition to discuss prospects for a just peace, the country’s Euro-Atlantic integration, and ongoing international support.
Parliament calls on international community to recognize 1944 deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada has passed a resolution urging international partners to honor the memory of the victims of the Crimean Tatar genocide and to work together to stop Russia’s ongoing violations of Crimean Tatars’ rights and freedoms.
Brazilian President to urge Putin to meet Zelensky in Istanbul
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will call on Vladimir Putin to participate in negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Türkiye.
U.S. expert: pressure on battlefield better than sanctions
International sanctions against the Russian Federation are a significant tool for restraining Russia’s war machine in the medium term, but increasing pressure on the battlefield is urgently needed now.
Putin being painted into diplomatic corner – U.S. expert
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is finding it increasingly difficult to completely ignore the idea of a ceasefire, especially in light of U.S. efforts in this direction.
Ukraine’s FM to meet with partners in Antalya on May 14
On May 14, Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha will be in Antalya at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan.
Eric Ciaramella, expert at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Russia has to know that Ukraine is just too big of a bite
NATO Foreign Ministers' Summit starts today in Antalya
A two-day informal summit of NATO foreign ministers starts today in Belek, Antalya province, in southern Turkey.
Ukraine open to any negotiation format that advances just peace – Head of PO
Ukraine is ready for any format of negotiations if it helps to achieve a just peace, but we will not give Russia any chance to deceive.
Defense chiefs of five EU nations to meet in Rome to coordinate Ukraine support – media
On Friday, May 16, a high-level meeting of defense ministers from Poland, Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom will take place in Rome to discuss coordination of military support for Ukraine.
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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.
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.