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The US Secretary of State announced Trump's desire to negotiate with Putin to resolve the stalemate in relations. Agreement on the details of the meeting is expected in the near future.

Dmitry Peskov confirmed the preparation of the conversation between Putin and Trump, which was announced by the head of the White House. Trump also plans to negotiate with Zelensky and NATO leaders on May 19.

Johann Wadephul stated a security threat due to Russia's "shadow fleet" and confirmed the EU's plans for new sanctions. The 17th package of sanctions will tighten measures against these vessels.

Estonia is hosting the largest military exercises Hedgehog 25, involving 16,000 soldiers from 10 NATO countries. Tallinn is building 600 bunkers and a military base on the border with Russia.

Radosław Sikorski stated that NATO was created to deter Russia, and by 2030 the allies will become stronger. He emphasized that Putin "woke up the giant".

Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has called for an expansion of the definition of defense spending in NATO. He believes that this will help meet US requirements to increase security spending.

The US plans to discuss with European allies the reduction of American troops in Europe. The discussions will take place after the NATO summit in The Hague, which is scheduled for June.

A Russian reconnaissance aircraft monitored German troops during the Iron Wolf exercises in Lithuania. This confirms the threat from Moscow and the need to strengthen counterintelligence.

European armed forces need urgent improvement to respond to future crises. Priorities are ammunition, air defense, mobility and intelligence.

The Latvian Defense Intelligence Service calls on citizens to be attentive to suspicious persons who may be spies with backpacks and radios. Especially if they are interested in infrastructure and photograph objects.

NATO defense ministers will meet at NATO headquarters in Brussels on June 5, 2025. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will chair the meeting.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that Putin must take the peace process seriously and start "playing by the rules". He also criticized the sending of a low-level delegation to the negotiations.

Simion's victory in the May 18 elections may lead to the formation of a new anti-Ukrainian bloc in the EU. He opposes military aid to Ukraine and shares the views of Orban and Fico.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not participate in the talks in Istanbul on May 16, as Russia has sent a lower-level delegation. He will meet with representatives of Ukraine.

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.

An IISS study showed that a US withdrawal from Europe would make NATO vulnerable to the Russian Federation. Replacing US equipment and personnel will cost about a trillion dollars over 25 years.

The Dutch Foreign Minister stated that the decision on inviting Zelenskyy to the NATO summit in The Hague will be made by the Secretary General of the Alliance. The United States is against the invitation.

The US has proposed resuming talks within the Russia-NATO Council after Moscow rejected a ceasefire proposal. The NATO-Russia Forum was terminated after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Ukraine will announce the composition of the negotiating group with Russia in a timely manner, so as not to give the Russian Federation unnecessary information reasons. The Russian delegation is represented by technical staff without independent opinion.

Eurojust has begun coordinating an international investigation into corruption schemes in the procurement of military equipment for NATO. NSPA employees are suspected.

The Presidential Office explained that Putin is afraid of a personal meeting with Zelenskyy due to the possible arrival of Trump, who would force him to make promises that would destroy the idea of war.

The German Chancellor stated that new sanctions against Russia are being prepared in the energy and banking sectors. The possibility of confiscating frozen Russian assets is also being considered.

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 Turkish Foreign Minister stated that a technical delegation from Russia and an American delegation have arrived in Istanbul. This comes amid Turkey's efforts to organize negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

US Vice President J. D. Vance will visit the Vatican for the second time in a few months. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also attend the Mass on the occasion of the election of Pope Leo XIV.

Jean-Noël Barrot called for an immediate ceasefire between Ukraine and the Russian Federation at negotiations in Istanbul. He emphasized that future negotiations should avoid the three pitfalls that led to the failure of previous discussions.

David Lammy also said that readiness for this peace is demonstrated by the presence of President Zelenskyy in Turkey.

Vladimir Putin sent a lower-level delegation to Turkey for negotiations with Ukraine, which reduces the prospects of a peaceful breakthrough. The US Secretary of State is expected to join the negotiations on Friday.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with colleagues from Germany, Poland and France to discuss peace efforts and coordinate further steps. The parties emphasized increasing pressure on Moscow.

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.