Julia Shramko
The Russian delegation for negotiations included the head of the GRU, Igor Kostyukov, who is under US and UK sanctions.
A meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Turkey has begun in Ankara. Erdoğan will discuss a ceasefire, and Zelenskyy will decide on negotiations with the Russian Federation in Istanbul.
Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul are not being postponed, the Russian technical delegation has already arrived. Erdogan will discuss a ceasefire with Zelensky.
Cooling with rains is expected in Ukraine in the near future, especially on May 16 in the north, west and Vinnytsia region. It will get warmer from Tuesday-Wednesday, but the rains will continue.
The President of Turkey will discuss a ceasefire and peace talks with Zelensky. The parties will also exchange views on the bilateral agenda.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has traveled to Ankara to meet with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, arrived in Ankara to participate in the negotiations of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He also congratulated everyone on Vyshyvanka Day.
Donald Trump has said he may attend talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey if appropriate. The meeting is scheduled for May 15 in Istanbul.
Global warming is contributing to the spread of tiger mosquitoes to the north, which increases the risk of dengue and chikungunya outbreaks in Europe. Research shows that by 2060, the number of diseases could increase fivefold.
Zelenskyy will make a decision on negotiations with Russia in Istanbul after meeting with Erdogan. The Russian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for the planned negotiations.
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.