Ukraine and Russia discussed the possibility of a large-scale prisoner exchange using the "1000 for 1000" formula. Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umierov announced preparations for a meeting at the level of the countries' leaders.
A DTEK repair crew came under fire near the front line in the Donetsk region. As a result of the explosion of an FPV drone, a work vehicle was damaged, and power engineers were not injured.
Russian delegation left the negotiation room with Ukraine in Istanbul, a pause was taken. These are the first direct negotiations since 2022, but Putin refused to participate.
Russian media reports the completion of the meeting between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. According to media reports, the negotiations lasted less than two hours.
NATO defense ministers will meet at NATO headquarters in Brussels on June 5, 2025. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will chair the meeting.
Restrictions imposed due to the missile threat have been lifted in Sumy. According to Oleg Grigorov, as of 22:20 on May 15, the movement of transport and pedestrians has been restored.
Since the beginning of the day, 117 combat clashes have taken place. The hottest areas are Pokrovsk, Kursk and Lyman, the enemy dropped 65 CABs and used over 1,100 kamikaze drones.
Tomorrow, trilateral talks between the US-Ukraine-Turkey and Russia-Ukraine-Turkey will take place in Istanbul. It is not yet known whether a four-way meeting will take place - US-Russia-Ukraine-Turkey.
A meeting between Hakan Fidan and the Russian delegation took place in Istanbul. According to Russian media, the working day of the Russian delegation in Istanbul on May 15 is not over.
Reconnaissance UAV activity has been recorded in the east of Dnipropetrovsk region. The Air Force warns of possible air defense operations and calls for shelter in case of alarm.
Against the backdrop of calls for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, Trump said he was not sure where he would be tomorrow. Earlier it was reported that he would not visit Turkey.
Tonight on the Gostomel highway, the driver of an Audi drove into the oncoming lane and collided with a Toyota. As a result of the accident, both drivers died, and the passenger of the Toyota was hospitalized in serious condition.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he does not expect a breakthrough in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia until Trump and Putin begin to interact. Negotiations in Istanbul will take place on May 16.
The Air Force of Ukraine warned about an enemy missile moving towards the Sumy region from the Kursk region.
On Vyshyvanka Day, 985 couples got married all over Ukraine. The Ministry of Justice called on couples to get married in embroidered shirts and share photos.
In the Sumy region, rescuers have been extinguishing a fire for more than 12 hours on an area of 6,000 square meters, caused by a Russian strike. 65 specialists and 17 pieces of equipment were involved in the extinguishing, debris removal is ongoing.
The Portuguese government is urged not to allow the "Georgian Dream" party to participate in the OSCE PA session due to the oppression of democracy. Prime Minister Kobakhidze called the appeal a "Soviet approach".
The Russian delegation views the negotiations in Istanbul as a continuation of the peace process interrupted in 2022. According to Medinsky, the delegation is настроєна on конструктив and searching for a solution to the conflict.
In Sumy, the movement of transport and pedestrians was partially restricted due to a possible missile attack. Local authorities urged citizens not to move through closed areas.
The head of the Russian delegation announced his readiness for compromises at the negotiations in Istanbul. According to him, the Russian delegation maintains a working mood.
The Russian Consulate General stated that negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul have not been cancelled yet. A statement from the Russian delegation, including Medinsky, is expected at 17:30.
The Sumy Regional Military Administration warned of the threat of missile strikes on Pryvokzalna Square, 7 and 9, and Shevchenko Avenue, 2. Everyone nearby was urged to urgently go to shelters.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has expressed support for peace efforts and hopes for results from intensive discussions between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. US and Russian delegations have arrived in Istanbul.
The Polish Foreign Ministry stated that due to the war in Ukraine, it is impossible to organize voting for Poles in the Polish presidential election. Polish citizens wishing to vote must return to the country.
President Trump stated that Doha is helping the U. S. broker a deal with Iran to save millions of lives. Trump also outlined conditions for Tehran: stop terror and abandon nuclear weapons.
The Tbilisi court changed the measure of restraint for Okruashvili due to his refusal to pay bail. He is accused of failing to appear at the parliamentary commission's questioning, which provides for punishment.
Lula da Silva assured that he would contribute to the success of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on May 15. Putin thanked Brazil and China for their contribution to the settlement of the conflict.
Ukraine has not received an answer from Moscow as to whether Putin will come to negotiations in Turkey. The US is sending representatives to Istanbul on May 16.
sergey lavrov will not represent the russian federation at the negotiations in Istanbul. It has not yet been officially announced who will head the Russian delegation at the meeting.
83 combat clashes took place at the front. The enemy is most active in the Lyman, Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions, where fierce battles are ongoing.
