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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.

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.