Donald Trump began a diplomatic initiative to cease fire in Ukraine with a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin was expected to be the first call.
Putin's spokesman announced readiness to resolve the "conflict". This was a response to Trump's words, who is tired of negotiations. Also, Trump and Putin are negotiating a ceasefire.
Donald Trump is tired of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and wants a ceasefire. After talking to Putin, he plans to negotiate with Zelensky.
Trump and Putin are having a phone conversation.
American director Wes Anderson has criticised Donald Trump's idea of tariffs on films shot abroad. He doesn't understand how a film can be detained at customs.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Donald Trump. The leaders agreed to talk again after Trump's conversation with Putin.
US Vice President Vance said that negotiations on Ukraine have reached a dead end and suggested that the US may withdraw from them. Trump plans talks with Putin and Zelensky.
Dmitry Peskov stated that a meeting between Putin and Trump is not planned. The White House confirmed that Trump will speak with Putin and then with Zelenskyy.
The White House confirmed the planned phone calls between Trump and Putin, as well as Zelenskyy. Trump will first speak with the Russian dictator, and then call the Ukrainian president.
Pentagon provides Trump with options for developing "Golden Dome" - a missile shield system. The decision will determine space defense funding for years to come, which could cost up to $500 billion.
Israel will control all of Gaza, despite pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stressed that his country will act decisively. Military forces will prevent Hamas from looting aid for Gaza residents.
U. S. President Joe Biden, 46th in office, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Following this, Biden thanked everyone for their support, and Trump wished him a speedy recovery.
Donald Trump has accused Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Bono of receiving money for supporting Kamala Harris. He demands an investigation into alleged illegal campaign contributions.
Talks between Leo XIV and J. D. Vance took place in the Vatican. They discussed cooperation between the Church and the state, issues of religious freedom, and the situation in Ukraine.
The European Commission is lowering its growth estimates for the bloc in 2025 due to the consequences of Trump's tariffs. Uncertainty has reached the level of the beginning of the pandemic, and an escalation of tensions could reduce growth and revive inflation.
A phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump is planned and will take place in the near future.
Trump's son criticized for post about Biden's cancer with a hint of "conspiracy. " Social media users called the American president's son's posts "disgusting" and a display of disrespect and bad taste.
Russia planned to launch the RS-24 "Yars" intercontinental ballistic missile on May 19, but it probably did not take place. The reason may be technical malfunctions or unwillingness to demonstrate weakness.
Oil prices fell due to Moody's downgrade of the US rating and data on China's industrial slowdown. Negotiations between Iran and the US are also affecting prices.
The US House of Representatives is considering Trump's budget bill, which includes tax and spending cuts. The document makes Trump's tax breaks permanent and increases military spending.
Russia is strengthening bases and building infrastructure near the border with Finland. Finnish military officials predict an increase in Russian troops after the war in Ukraine.
Giorgia Meloni met with the US Vice President and the head of the European Commission against the background of trade tensions. Italy is acting as a mediator to restore Western unity.
Emmanuel Macron called on Vladimir Putin to accept Donald Trump's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The leaders of the countries discussed this issue on the eve of Trump's conversation with Putin.
Putin believes in the offensive until the end of the year and will not make concessions to Trump. Europe is trying to convince Trump not to make a deal on terms unfavorable to Ukraine.
The US, along with Europe, will strengthen sanctions against Russia if Putin does not conduct peace talks with Ukraine. According to US Treasury Secretary Bessent, Washington's previous sanctions against the Russian Federation have proven ineffective.
The German Chancellor is trying to reconcile Italy and France over Meloni's exclusion from the meeting on Ukraine. Macron accused her of spreading false information.
British Prime Minister discussed the war in Ukraine with the leaders of the USA, Italy, France and Germany. The discussion focused on a ceasefire and sanctions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to negotiate.
Donald Trump expressed his wishes for a speedy recovery to Joe Biden after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The US President and his wife Melania are saddened by this news.
The Kremlin is trying to create the impression of a strong Russian military advantage before Putin's conversation with Trump. ISW analysts believe this is being done to divert attention from the problems of the Russian Federation.
The meeting took place against the background of concerns about Trump's planned conversation with Putin, where the conditions for ending the war in Ukraine will be discussed. Zelenskyy seeks to avoid imposing unacceptable conditions.