Marco Rubio
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.
Marco Rubio arrived in Istanbul on the eve of the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations. Trilateral meetings with the participation of Ukraine, Turkey, the United States, and Russia are scheduled for today.
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.
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, trilateral talks between the US-Ukraine-Turkey and Russia-Ukraine-Turkey will take place in Istanbul. It is not yet known whether a four-way meeting will take place - US-Russia-Ukraine-Turkey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ukrainian delegation is already in Ankara for Zelenskyy's negotiations with Erdogan. Putin is avoiding the meeting, so the Ukrainian side is focused on the meeting with the President of Turkey.
Andriy Sybiha stated that the composition of the Russian delegation for negotiations in Turkey demonstrates a lack of seriousness of intentions regarding peace. During the meeting with the US Secretary of State, peace efforts were discussed.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
sergey lavrov will not represent the russian federation at the negotiations in Istanbul. It has not yet been officially announced who will head the Russian delegation at the meeting.
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.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva will personally appeal to Putin with a request to meet with Zelenskyy in Turkey. Zelenskyy is also ready for negotiations in Ankara or Istanbul.
The President of France announced the EU's expectations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized the readiness to strengthen sanctions against Russia in case of refusal to cease fire.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia is the only one prolonging the war, and emphasized the need to put pressure on the Russian Federation. Also, the Ukrainian team is actively preparing a visit to Turkey for negotiations.
Andriy Yermak confirmed Zelenskyy's readiness for negotiations in Turkey. Trump's statement about possible presence is an important signal for the Russian Federation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will participate in negotiations on the war in Ukraine, which will take place in Turkey on May 15. This was announced by Donald Trump during an investment forum.
US funding for antiretroviral drugs for HIV-infected people in Ukraine has been suspended, which may lead to a collapse of treatment. The authorities are redistributing drugs, but the future of testing programs is uncertain.
EU leaders demand that the European Commission introduce large-scale sanctions against the oil and financial sectors of Russia. Sanctions will be imposed if the Kremlin does not agree to a ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the US position on the war in Ukraine during talks with the British Foreign Secretary and the German Chancellor. The parties discussed a ceasefire.
US Secretary of State will participate in the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey. The main topic of discussion is the cessation of the war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the contribution of allies to NATO.