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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.

Due to Trump's sanctions against ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, the tribunal is unable to perform basic tasks. Khan has lost access to email and his accounts are frozen.

Vladimir Putin is not going to visit Istanbul in the near future, Dmitry Peskov said. A meeting with Trump is also not being prepared, this requires certain prerequisites.

President Trump said his priority is to end wars, but he will not hesitate to use American power if necessary. The US also offered assistance in negotiations between India and Pakistan.

In 2024, overdose deaths in the US fell by 27%, reaching the lowest level since 2019. Experts warn that funding cuts could halt positive momentum.

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.

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.

Germany and Britain will jointly create a new "deep precision strike" weapon. The range is over 2,000 kilometers, the project is based on a defense pact.

American rock musician Bruce Springsteen has criticized the Trump administration, calling it corrupt, incompetent and treasonous. He called for the protection of democracy.

The US Secretary of State stated that Trump wants an end to the war in Ukraine. He is ready to support any mechanism for establishing a lasting peace, as the conflict has no military solution.

Progressive Democrats in the U. S. House of Representatives have abandoned the initiative to impeach Trump after pressure from fellow party members. Shri Thanedar has withdrawn his impeachment resolution.

Qatar is not planning to give the plane to Trump, but is discussing the transfer of the aircraft at the intergovernmental level. We are talking about a Boeing 747-8 for use as Air Force One, the agreement is currently at the stage of legal expertise.

The British publication The Telegraph has outlined three possible scenarios for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. The probability of each scenario is considered.

US Secretary of State Rubio has already arrived in Turkey ahead of negotiations. Russian dictator Putin will also not participate in the negotiations.

President Trump stated that Doha is helping the U. S. broker a deal with Iran to save millions of lives. Trump also outlined conditions for Tehran: stop terror and abandon nuclear weapons.

Possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul thwarted the EU's efforts to involve the US in new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The meeting cast doubt on the sanctions plans.

Lula da Silva assured that he would contribute to the success of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on May 15. Putin thanked Brazil and China for their contribution to the settlement of the conflict.

The White House National Security Council has ordered the suspension of US preparations for the G20 summit in South Africa due to Trump's threats to boycott it over the land confiscation law. Trump accused South Africa of genocide of whites.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he is waiting for the arrival of the Russian delegation in Turkey to determine Ukraine's next steps. He hinted that Trump's participation could be a significant argument.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that Trump receiving a Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar is not an ethical issue. He called it a normal donation to the US government.

Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Qatar on economic cooperation worth more than $1. 2 trillion. The agreements will promote innovation, American leadership and put America on the path to a new Golden Age.

Andriy Sybiha met with Mark Rutte, discussing Russia's refusal to cease fire and agreed on efforts to advance the peace process. Zelensky confirmed his visit to Turkey on May 15.

Negotiations on a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia are to begin in Turkey tomorrow. Zelenskyy is ready for direct negotiations with Putin, but will the Russian dictator come?

Ukraine has not received an answer from Moscow as to whether Putin will come to negotiations in Turkey. The US is sending representatives to Istanbul on May 16.

The spring housing sales season in the US showed the lowest number of signed contracts since 2020, despite the increase in supply. The biggest drop was recorded in Florida.

US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff said that together with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he will go to Turkey on Friday to participate in Russian-Ukrainian negotiations. It is not yet clear whether Putin will be present.

According to the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, the parties are trying to reach an agreement without losing their positions. Ankara offers a platform for negotiations between Putin and Zelensky.

Orban's party is proposing a law that would allow blacklisting organizations that receive foreign funding if they are deemed a "threat" to sovereignty. It is reminiscent of the Russian law on "foreign agents".

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.