Zelensky to send delegation led by Umerov to Istanbul
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he will send a Ukrainian delegation to Istanbul, headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, for talks with the Russian delegation.
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EU calls on Russia to show willingness to achieve peace
The European Union joins Ukraine and international partners, including the United States, in calling for a full and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days. As before, it is now up to Russia to demonstrate a genuine willingness for peace.
Trump says ‘nothing will happen’ until he meets with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that when it comes to peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, "nothing will happen" until he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This week critical for advancing peace efforts – Ukraine’s FM
Ukraine is demonstrating openness and support for President Trump’s efforts to achieve a just peace. This week is critical, as pressure on the aggressor must intensify — Russia must face consequences for openly mocking peace efforts.
Putin misses opportunity offered by Zelensky – NATO Secretary General
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin failed to take advantage of a genuine opportunity for peace offered by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who expressed his readiness for a personal meeting. Instead, Russia sent a low-level delegation to negotiations in Istanbul.
Kyiv hits back: Russia sends insults, not peace to Türkiye talks
Instead of Russian President Vladimir Putin personally attending a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, what we hear from Russia are personal insults of the Ukrainian President.
Zelensky's meeting with Erdogan begins in Ankara
President of Ukraine Zelensky and President of Turkey Erdogan have started a meeting in Ankara.
Zelensky in Ankara on Russian delegation: this is sham level
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russians had sent a delegation to Turkey for talks that was of a “sham level.” The head of state promised to announce further actions of the Ukrainian delegation after talks with Turkish President Recep Erdogan.
Zelensky arrives in Ankara
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the Turkish capital.
FM Sybiha arrives in Ankara for talks wearing vyshyvanka
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha arrived in the Turkish capital Ankara wearing an embroidered shirt to participate in talks on peace initiatives.
Sybiha coordinates peace efforts with foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Poland
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha coordinated with his counterparts from France, Germany, and Poland on maintaining cooperation with the United States to ensure long-term peace.
Second day of NATO foreign ministers’ meeting begins in Antalya
Today, the second day of the informal meeting of foreign ministers of NATO member countries is underway in Antalya, Türkiye.
President Zelensky to visit Türkiye on May 15
The President of Ukraine is set to visit Türkiye today to discuss peace initiatives and possible ways to end the war.
Sybiha meets Rubio, Senator Graham in Antalya
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha held a meeting in Antalya with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senator Lindsey Graham.
Expert advises mange expectations speaking about international force in Ukraine
In discussions about the format of the international Coalition of the Willing mission in Ukraine, the focus should be on specific and realistic objectives, without overpromising.
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Zelensky thanks Pope Leo XIV for willingness to mediate to restore global peace
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Pope Leo XIV for his readiness to mediate in restoring peace around the world.
Kremlin approves delegation for talks in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the list of delegates for upcoming negotiations with Ukraine in Türkiye.
Trump says there’s a ‘possibility’ he will attend Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Türkiye
U.S. President Donald Trump said that there was a “possibility” he would attend the Ukraine-Russia talks in Türkiye in the coming days.
Zelensky waiting to see who will come to Türkiye from Russia: Then I will decide which steps Ukraine should take
President Volodymyr Zelensky is waiting to see who will come to Türkiye for talks from Russia to decide which steps Ukraine should take.
Zelensky appoints Dzhelialov as Ukraine’s Ambassador to Türkiye
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Nariman Dzhelialov, First Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, as Ukraine’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Türkiye.
Ceasefire must be foundation for peace talks – German Chancellor Merz
A ceasefire must serve as the foundation for political negotiations, and the EU will continue to pressure Russia into coming to the negotiating table.
UN Chief: ceasefire must pave way to just peace
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that a ceasefire should be the first step toward a broader resolution of the conflict and must ultimately pave the way to a just peace that respects the UN Charter and Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Sybiha met with Turkish FM in Antalya
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Turkey Andrii Sybiha and Hakan Fidan discussed ways to advance the peace process.
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.
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.