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.
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EU adds 189 more vessels from Russia’s 'shadow fleet' to sanctions list - von der Leyen
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the approval of further sanctions against Russia, emphasizing that the EU will continue to put pressure on the Kremlin to end the war.
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.
Ukrainian forces down 80 Russian drones, 42 others lost from radar
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have shot down 80 Russian drones, while 42 additional enemy UAVs were lost from tracking.
War update: 163 clashes on frontline over past day, fiercest battles rage in three sectors
Over the past day, May 13, a total of 163 clashes were recorded on the frontline, with the most fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman sectors.
Eric Ciaramella, expert at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Russia has to know that Ukraine is just too big of a bite
Two injured in Rivne region after enemy air attack
In the morning, two people were injured in the Rivne region as a result of a Russian air attack.
Russian army loses 1,240 troops, three air defense systems in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to May 14, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amounted to about 969,370 people, including 1,240 people over the past day.
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.
Drone strikes hit Russian tank, howitzer, and ammo trucks in Donetsk region
Operators of the Ivan Franko Group's unmanned aerial vehicle unit have hit a tank, a howitzer and trucks with ammunition of the Russian invaders in Donetsk region.
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.
Preparatory event for URC 2025 takes place in Verona
The joint developments of the preparatory event, ‘On the Way to URC 2025’, will be part of a joint position that the Ukrainian side will present at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
Foreigners serving in Ukrainian army can receive combatant status – Ministry of Defense
Foreign nationals and stateless persons serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces or the State Special Transport Service are eligible to obtain the status of a combat participant.
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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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.
Ukraine’s police busts massive drug syndicate: 66 arrested in nationwide operation
In a large-scale special operation across 15 regions of Ukraine, law enforcement officers have detained 66 members of an organized criminal group involved in the production and distribution of narcotic substances throughout the country.
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.
Ambassador of Ukraine comments on prospects for new consulates in Poland
Ukraine's Vice Consulate in Rzeszów (southeastern Poland) is expected to begin operations as early as this autumn, while the opening of a Ukrainian consulate in Poznań (western Poland) remains an "optimistic forecast" for this year.
Shmyhal meets with IFC Vice President to discuss support for Ukraine
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Alfonso Garcia Mora, Regional Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to discuss ongoing cooperation in the energy and housing sectors.
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.
Ukrainian Ground Forces down 180 Russian aerial targets over past week
Over the past week, air defense units of the Ukrainian Ground Forces destroyed 180 enemy aerial reconnaissance and strike UAVs.
EBRD lowers Ukraine's economic growth forecast for 2025 from 3.5% to 3.3%
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revised its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2025, lowering it from 3.5% to 3.3%.