Donald Trump has stated that he might travel to Istanbul if ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia show progress. He also expressed doubt about Putin's participation without his presence.
Today, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The foreign ministers discussed efforts to achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Volodymyr and Olena Zelenska shared a photo in embroidered shirts on Vyshyvanka Day, emphasizing the importance of preserving Ukrainian traditions and passing them on to future generations.
NATO Secretary General declared "cautious optimism" regarding the progress of peace in Ukraine. According to him, Russia must take the necessary steps for a breakthrough.
According to the head of the CCD of the National Security and Defense Council, the Russians falsely claim that negotiations with Ukraine in Turkey started at 10 a. m. Kovalenko emphasized that this may be a manipulation, because the Russian Federation avoids dialogue.
The price of Brent and WTI oil fell due to expectations of an agreement between the US and Iran regarding sanctions, as well as due to an unexpected increase in oil reserves in the United States.
On the night of May 15, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 110 Shahed-type drones. Air defense forces shot down 62 UAVs. Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Kyiv, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions were under attack.
Air defense forces worked in Volyn during the morning alerts. The head of the OVA reported the destruction of three targets, there were no destructions or casualties.
Netflix showed a teaser for the 4th season of the series "Bridgerton", where Benedict Bridgerton meets a mysterious lady at the ball. The new season will be released on Netflix in 2026.
Russian forces launched a missile strike on an industrial facility in the Sumy community. As a result of the attack, two people died and six were injured.
Turkish officials do not rule out a visit from Trump in the coming days, especially with the participation of Putin. Russia and Ukraine are preparing for negotiations.
Hakan Fidan and Andriy Sybiha discussed peace initiatives and Zelenskyy's planned visit to Ankara. Turkey is ready to hold negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to achieve peace.
Sony plans to move production to the US or raise prices to offset losses from tariffs. Earlier, Sony had already raised prices for the PS5, but only in some regions.
Russian troops launched three air strikes on Kostyantynivka, using FAB-250 air bombs. Administrative buildings, warehouses and cars were damaged, one person was injured.
Donald Trump has expressed interest in traveling to Turkey for potential peace talks. According to him, Putin would like him to be present at these negotiations.
Donald Trump stated that he does not know whether Vladimir Putin will be present at negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine in Turkey. Trump is considering visiting Turkey to participate in the negotiations.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski denied the possibility of deploying Polish troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire, despite discussions with the United States.
The EU plans to introduce higher duties on Ukrainian imports, abolishing special trade measures. The new restrictions will affect, in particular, corn, sugar, honey and poultry.
In the Dnipro district of Kyiv, a 14-year-old schoolgirl fell out of a third-floor window. The girl was hospitalized with injuries, and police are working at the scene in the educational institution to establish the circumstances of the incident.
The Kremlin said that the Russian delegation will wait for the Ukrainian side in Istanbul on Thursday, May 15. The composition of the delegation is not named.
Brent crude futures fell by 0. 5%, WTI also fell by 0.5%. The reason was traders' expectations of a potential jump in oil inventories in the US.
The Ukrainian government has approved roadmaps for opening the first cluster of negotiations on accession to the EU. The negotiating position for the first cluster of negotiations has also been approved.
Sanctions may affect the energy, shipping and banking sectors of the Russian Federation. It all depends on the Kremlin's behavior at the summit between Ukraine and Russia.
Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the agreement of the 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia. It provides for restrictions on access to battlefield technologies and 189 vessels of the "shadow fleet".
Electricity consumption in Ukraine has been decreasing for the third day in a row. Energy companies are urging to shift active consumption to daytime in order to relieve the grid in the evening.
In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, a 26-year-old man is suspected of organizing a shooting in a hotel. The suspect turned out to be a resident of the Khmelnytskyi region, who was in a state of alcohol intoxication.
EU ambassadors have given the green light to the 17th package of sanctions against Russia. Additional sanctions have also been approved for human rights violations and the proliferation of chemical weapons.
In the morning, an enemy UAV attacked a truck near the village of Stetskivka, one person died, two were injured. During the day, the Russians carried out almost 140 shellings of Sumy region.
NATO negotiators aim to reach 5% of GDP on defense by 2032 to soften Trump's demands. Ministers will discuss this in Antalya amid efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
On the night of May 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 145 "Shaheds". Air defense forces shot down 80 strike UAVs, but there are casualties in several regions, including Rivne region.
