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.
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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.
Is Putin going to sabotage President Erdogan's hour of triumph?
Turkey is poised to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks on May 15.
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.
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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.
Sybiha briefs ministers in London on battlefield situation
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha provided an update on the battlefield situation in Ukraine and coordinated peace efforts with counterparts from the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Poland, Germany, France, and the European Union during a ministerial meeting in London.
German government to limit disclosure of weapons deliveries to Ukraine, including Taurus missiles
Germany's new federal government will continue providing military assistance to Ukraine, but will do so with less public disclosure to avoid revealing information to Russia.
'The clock is ticking': Germany says Putin must respond to ceasefire offer by end of day
Russia has to agree by the end of Monday to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine or face potential new sanctions as previously warned by its partners.
New Ukrainian ambassador to China assumes office
On Monday, May 12, the newly appointed Ambassador of Ukraine to China, Oleksandr Nechytailo, presented copies of his credentials to Hong Lei, Assistant Minister and Director-General of the Department of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, and officially assumed his duties.
Kallas accuses Russia of ‘playing games’: “There can’t be talks under fire”
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has accused Russia of “playing games” and stressed that any negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine must be preceded by a ceasefire.
Top diplomats from Weimar+, U.S., Türkiye to discuss organizing Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul
Foreign ministers of the Weimar Triangle+ countries, meeting in London on Monday, are set to hold a phone call with their U.S. and Turkish counterparts to discuss organizing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul.
Zelensky holds call with Pope Leo XIV, thanks him for supporting Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has held his first conversation with Pope Leo XIV and expressed gratitude for the Vatican’s support of Ukraine.