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.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, stated that Putin must stop rejecting the ceasefire and negotiations with Zelensky. He confirmed Ukraine's readiness for peace and a meeting at the highest level.
Russian troops launched a missile strike on an industrial facility in the Sumy community. One person died, seven were injured, three of them in extremely serious condition.
The Ukrainian band Ziferblat, which is performing at Eurovision-2025 in Basel, expressed its gratitude to Europe for its support. The band's leader, Danylo Leshchynskyi, made a statement after the performance in the first semi-final.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia is the only one prolonging the war, and emphasized the need to put pressure on the Russian Federation. Also, the Ukrainian team is actively preparing a visit to Turkey for negotiations.
Andriy Yermak confirmed Zelenskyy's readiness for negotiations in Turkey. Trump's statement about possible presence is an important signal for the Russian Federation.
Ukraine has fulfilled all the conditions for the start of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Fund. It will invest exclusively in Ukraine, providing joint management with America.
An explosion occurred in the Khadzhibeyskyi district of Odesa. Police report one injured man in the yard of a private house, the circumstances of the incident are being clarified.
Parents provided video evidence of the director of a Ukrainian educational institution communicating in Russian. The director did not confirm her proficiency in Ukrainian and was dismissed from her position.
The occupiers in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine have intensified monitoring of social networks. Any "disloyal" post can become grounds for the arrest of local residents.
Four teenagers in Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi and Volyn regions received serious burns due to attempts to shoot videos on railway cars. The contact network has a voltage of over 27 thousand volts.
Since the beginning of the day, 133 combat clashes have taken place at the front. The most attacks were in the Pokrovsk direction, where Ukrainian defenders stopped 50 enemy assault operations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the agreement between India and Pakistan on a ceasefire, reached with the active participation of the United States. It is hoped that this will be a step towards stability in South Asia.
In Tbilisi, shops are forced to remove protest stickers on products. The stickers contain images of Ivanishvili and inscriptions about rising prices, as well as information about deputies' salaries and pensions.
The President of Ukraine supports the idea of a meeting with the participation of Trump and Putin in Turkey to discuss a ceasefire. Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's readiness to ensure silence on its part.
Donald Trump said that Russia would agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He is also considering a trip to Istanbul to meet with Zelensky and Putin.
Donald Trump has announced the possibility of visiting Istanbul, where a meeting between Zelensky and Putin may take place. He called the negotiations important and expects positive results to end the bloodshed.
Maria Melnychenko represents Ukraine at the "Miss World-2025" competition in India. She appeared on stage in the national costume "Soul of the Earth", which symbolizes the power of the Ukrainian land.
Today, May 12, at the "Yahodyn – Dorohusk" checkpoint, protesters will limit the passage of trucks to 1 per hour. Buses, humanitarian aid and fuel tankers will be allowed to pass without hindrance.
In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, rescuers are fighting a fire on the Sovskyi ponds. The reeds caught fire, and the fire spread over an area of 800 square meters.
The fifth chick has hatched from the stork Odarka and her new chosen one, Hrytsyk. Viewers of the YouTube channel donated for the name Katrya for the chick.
G7 ministers issued a statement on the restraint of India and Pakistan. Escalation threatens the stability of the region, direct dialogue is needed for a peaceful solution.
British Prime Minister said that Russia must agree to a full ceasefire for 30 days for negotiations. Macron and Merz also call for a truce, threatening increased sanctions.
The head of the European Commission supported a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The EU is ready to impose tough sanctions against Russia in case of violation of the truce.
In Sarny, a driver, violating traffic rules, ran over a police officer while trying to escape. The 28-year-old offender was detained, the police officer received minor bodily injuries.
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry has held talks with India to end military confrontation with Pakistan. Earlier, Pakistan said it was ready for de-escalation if India agreed to it.
The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland called on Russia for a complete ceasefire for 30 days. They want to create space for negotiations on a just peace and increase pressure on the Russian Federation.
India has suspended flights to 32 airports due to escalation with Pakistan. Restrictions affected the states of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Gujarat.
