Russia launches disinformation campaign to discredit Ukrainian negotiators in Istanbul – CCD
Russian propaganda has initiated an information campaign aimed at discrediting the Ukrainian negotiating team involved in the Istanbul talks.
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Czech FM on Russia's ‘memorandum’: Nazis wanted this in 1938
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský has commented on the "memorandum" presented by Russia regarding a supposed “ceasefire,” emphasizing that Russia cannot be trusted.
Turkey becoming one of main centers of peace diplomacy - Erdogan
Turkey is becoming one of the main centers of diplomacy for peace as the country has a desire to bring together the presidents of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia for talks.
02 June 2025
Trump open to meeting Putin and Zelensky in Turkey
US President Donald Trump is open to meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky: Russia admits they abduct children
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during the negotiations in Istanbul, the Russians called the issue of stolen children a "show for childless European old ladies" and admitted that they had abducted several hundred children.
Zelensky: Ukrainian delegation to discuss US defense deal draft this week
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that this week the Ukrainian delegation to the United States will discuss a draft defense agreement and a free trade agreement.
Zelensky, Norwegian PM discuss continued support for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during a meeting in Vilnius on Monday discussed continued support for Ukraine.
Zelensky, Nausėda discuss second round of Ukraine-Russia talks
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda during a meeting in Vilnius discussed the second round of talks held in Istanbul earlier today.
Next round of talks with Russia could make sense if they imply preparing summit of leaders - MFA
The next meetings of negotiators from Ukraine and Russia will make sense if they are held in the context of preparing for a summit of the two presidents.
Ukraine, Russia agree on "all-for-all" swap for two categories of POWs
During talks in Istanbul, the Ukrainian and Russian delegations agreed on an "all-for-all" exchange of two categories of prisoners of war.
Zelensky, Duda talk bilateral relations, pressure on Russia, economic projects
The main topics of the meeting of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda in Vilnius included bilateral relations, pressure on Russia, and economic projects.
Assistance to Ukraine to be key priority of upcoming NATO summit - Rutte
One of the key issues on the agenda of the NATO summit, which will take place in three weeks in The Hague, will be continued assistance to Ukraine.
Umerov outlines outcomes of Ukraine-Russia talks
Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation and Minister of Defense, stated following negotiations with the Russian side mediated by Türkiye in Istanbul, that three key points were discussed: a ceasefire, exchange of prisoners and return of children, and a meeting of leaders.
U.S. at UNSC: "Putin should take the deal" on an immediate unconditional ceasefire
United States Shifts Rhetoric on Russia at UN Security Council
Zelensky announces new defense packages following Vilnius Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the Bucharest Nine summit, held today in Vilnius, decisions were made to allocate new aid packages for Ukraine.
Bucharest Nine, Nordic countries to continue support of Ukraine
The countries of the Bucharest Nine and Nordic countries will continue to provide Ukraine with political, military, economic, and humanitarian support to achieve a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace.
Second round of Ukraine-Russia talks concludes in Istanbul
The second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia has concluded in Istanbul.
Zelensky discusses scaling Drone Line project with Finland’s PM
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to discuss the Drone Line project and explore opportunities for cooperation.
Von der Leyen, Senator Graham discuss sanctions against Russia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham to discuss coordination between the EU and the U.S. on sanctions in response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
Türkiye’s FM outlines goals of Istanbul talks
The goals of today's meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul are to assess the conditions and prospects for a ceasefire, discuss a prisoner exchange, and prepare for a meeting at the presidential level.
Zelensky: Russia cannot have veto right over NATO decisions
At the upcoming NATO summit in June, it is crucial to reaffirm that the Alliance remains strong and that Europe will not abandon its own security.
Ukrainian delegation arrives for talks at Çiragan Palace in Istanbul
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived at the venue of the talks in Istanbul.
Zelensky: Ukraine will insist on unconditional ceasefire in Istanbul
During the talks with Russia in Istanbul, the Ukrainian side will insist on an unconditional ceasefire, discussion of humanitarian issues, the return of children and the exchange of prisoners.
Ukrainian delegation arrives in Istanbul for talks with Russia
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for talks with Russia’s representatives.
Conservative Nawrocki winning presidential election in Poland
Karol Nawrocki, the candidate from the right-wing conservative party Law and Justice and current head of the Institute of National Remembrance, is winning the Polish presidential election with 50.89% of the vote.
Congresswoman Kaptur on Ukraine’s operation ‘Spiderweb’: this multiple strike long overdue
Marcy Kaptur, Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, believes that the strike Ukraine launched at Russian military airfields was long overdue.
Senator Graham expects tougher sanctions on Russia ahead of G7 Summit
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that the U.S. Senate plans to consider a new package of sanctions against Russia ahead of the G7 Summit, scheduled for June 15–17 in Canada.
Secretary Rubio reminds Lavrov that President Trump supports direct Ukraine – Russia talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the request of the Russian side.
01 June 2025
Russia intends to formally map temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine - intelligence
Russia has launched an initiative to map temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories in order to consolidate control over seized lands.