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.
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Ukrainian forces down 62 Russian UAVs, another 29 disappear from radar
The Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully shot down 62 Russian drones, while 29 enemy UAVs vanished from radar.
War update: 168 combat engagements on frontline over past day
On May 14, a total of 168 combat engagements took place between Ukrainian defenders and Russian troops, with almost half of them occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukraine celebrating Vyshyvanka Day today
On the third Thursday of May, Ukraine traditionally celebrates Vyshyvanka Day — a day dedicated to the traditional embroidered shirt that symbolizes national identity and cultural heritage.
Russians launch massive overnight drone attack at village in Sumy region
Russian forces carried out a massive overnight drone attack targeting civilian infrastructure in one of the villages of Sumy community. A fire broke out at the site of the strikes.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,220 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in manpower from February 24, 2022, to May 15, 2025, have reached approximately 970,590 personnel, including 1,220 invaders eliminated in the past 24 hours.
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.
SSU detains four pro-Russian agitators
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained four pro-Kremlin online agitators operating in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Vinnytsia region.
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.
France allocates EUR 10M to repair protective shelter at Chornobyl NPP following Russian drone attack
The Government of France has announced a EUR 10 million contribution to repair the confinement over power unit 4 at Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which was damaged by a Russian drone.
Parliament approves law defining status of children affected by war
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a law ensuring children’s right to receive official recognition as those affected by hostilities and armed conflicts.
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.
Ukraine’s HUR to host international hackathon for OSINT investigators
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will hold an open hackathon for OSINT investigators from around the world to mark the first anniversary of the War&Sanctions analytical portal.
Russian forces step up monitoring of social media, local posts in occupied territories – CNR
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians have intensified monitoring of social networks and posts by local residents.
14 May 2025
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.
Enemy launches air strike on Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, injuring civilian
The Russian military carried out an air strike on the village of Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in the Kharkiv region, injuring a 58-year-old woman.
Ukrainian forces destroy camouflaged enemy tank in Pokrovsk sector
Operators from the unmanned systems battalion of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade, named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi, deployed a drone to eliminate a Russian tank and its ammunition in the Pokrovsk sector.
Macron not just ally, but friend of Zelensky – director Bernard-Henri Lévy
The Ukrainian and French leaders are united above all by brotherhood, but Emmanuel Macron is more than just an ally of Volodymyr Zelensky. He is his friend.
Ukrainian Parliament urges President to posthumously award journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna title of Hero of Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has submitted an official request to President Volodymyr Zelensky to posthumously award the title Hero of Ukraine to Viktoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist tortured to death in Russian captivity.
Massive police raid shuts down 19 drug labs, 67 suspects detained across Ukraine
The National Police of Ukraine has carried out a major special operation targeting the illegal drug trade, resulting in the detention of 67 individuals who have all been officially charged.
Russian GAB strike hits Sumy region, injuring two civilians
Russian forces struck Bilopillia community in Sumy region with guided aerial bombs (GABs), injuring two civilians.
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.
War update: 83 clashes along frontline since morning, fiercest fighting near Pokrovsk, Toretsk, Lyman
Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces have engaged in 83 combat clashes with Russian invaders. Fighting continues in seven frontline sectors, with the most intense assaults taking place near Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Lyman.
After Macron's 'drug' smear, Russian propaganda targets Merz with 'cocaine spoon' hoax
Russia seeks to discredit 'Coalition of the Willing' leaders over their support for Ukraine
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.