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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.

US Secretary of State Rubio said that the schedule of the Trump-Putin meeting has not yet been determined, as Trump is on a foreign trip. The decision will be made after Trump returns to the US.

Donald Trump announced his intention to meet with Vladimir Putin as soon as the opportunity arises. He is returning to the US, ignoring calls to join negotiations in Turkey.

The Secret Service and the U. S. Department of Homeland Security are investigating a post by former FBI Director Comey with the number "8647," hinting at Trump. Republicans are demanding punishment for the possible incitement of violence.

Representatives of the USA, Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine will hold talks in Istanbul on May 16. These are the first peace talks in over three years.

European supporters of Ukraine are preparing for increased sanctions against Vladimir Putin due to his refusal to participate in negotiations regarding Ukraine in Turkey.

The Institute for the Study of War analyzed the course of events surrounding the peace negotiations in Istanbul. According to analysts, Russia is not interested in good faith negotiations and compromises and seeks to continue the war to achieve its goal – the capitulation of Ukraine.

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.

On June 14, a military parade will be held in Washington to mark the 250th anniversary of the US Army and Trump's birthday. The event will include a vehicle procession, an air show, a historical reconstruction and a fireworks display.

Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos had their first child, a son named Alexander. This is Donald Trump's eleventh grandchild.

The Trump administration has put the Voice of America building in Washington up for sale. This is due to the reduction of government real estate and Trump's criticism of the media.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Gianni Infantino the support for Ukraine and the importance of a ceasefire. He emphasized the need for diplomacy to end the war.

The head of the Russian delegation and Putin's aide Vladimir Medinsky said that representatives of Ukraine will be expected for negotiations at 10 a. m. on Friday in Istanbul.

The US President said he will likely return to Washington on May 16 after a tour of the Persian Gulf countries. He had previously hinted at possible negotiations on Ukraine in Istanbul.

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.

Tomorrow, May 16, delegations from Turkey, the United States, Russia, and Ukraine will meet in Istanbul. The meeting will be attended by Hakan Fidan, the US delegation led by Rubio, the Ukrainian delegation led by Umerov, and the Russian delegation led by Medinsky.

Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Apple's plans to expand production in India. He called on the company to increase investment and production in the United States.

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.

In Sevnica, Melania Trump's homeland, her life-size bronze statue has disappeared. Police have launched an investigation into the theft of the monument, which was opened in 2020.

The start of the FIFA Congress meeting in Asuncion was postponed by three hours due to the late arrival of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The delay caused outrage among delegates.

John Healey called on allies to increase pressure on Putin for real negotiations. He stated that the Russian leader can end the war immediately.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed negotiations, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the Russian offensive with Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ukraine does not recognize the occupied territories as Russian.

Donald Trump reported that the US and Iran have reached some agreement on the terms of a nuclear deal. He emphasized that Iran should not have nuclear weapons.

The European Central Bank expects all decisions regarding the digital euro to be made by the beginning of next year. The launch of the currency is expected in two to three years after that.

The President stated that Kyiv will not discuss territorial issues, as it violates the Constitution. Ukraine is ready to discuss humanitarian crises and restoration of integrity.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that initially Ukraine was under more pressure than Russia to cease fire. Ukraine has shown its willingness to compromise for the sake of peace, but the pressure should be on the aggressor.

Turkey is ready to host Ukraine and Russia for continued dialogue if both sides are willing. Erdoğan stressed that negotiations are important to avoid casualties.

Zelenskyy stated that Russia does not respect Erdogan and Trump by sending a delegation to Turkey.

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.

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.