If Putin does not come to Turkey, there will be sanctions against the Russian Federation. Ukraine is ready for negotiations on a ceasefire, but Russia does not show readiness for de-escalation.
Russia has lost access to the important mineral tantalum for weapons production due to sanctions. Now it is forced to look for workarounds, but the quality is worse.
Friedrich Merz called on Putin to agree to a ceasefire, which Ukraine has already agreed to. The US, Ukraine and Europe have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.
The EU expects Putin to be ready to meet with Zelensky on Thursday. Further sanctions are also being considered due to the lack of a ceasefire.
Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with Putin in Turkey to discuss a ceasefire. Ukraine is waiting for confirmation of Putin's participation and the possible joining of Trump to the negotiations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he has repeatedly emphasized to Donald Trump that Putin is not interested in ending the war. The US, Ukraine and the EU have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.
In 2025, 8 Ukrainian films will compete for the "Golden Dzyga" award in the "Best Film" category. Among the nominees are "BojeVilni," "The House "Slovo". Unfinished Novel," and others.
Senior U. S. officials plan to come to Turkey for Ukraine-Russia talks. Trump is considering joining, putting pressure on Putin.
Putin's spokesman said that Russia is preparing for negotiations in Istanbul, but a final decision on Putin's participation has not yet been made. Zelenskyy is ready to talk only to him.
Andriy Yermak said that if Putin refuses to negotiate in Turkey, it will finally show Russia's unwillingness to make peace. Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but first of all, a ceasefire is necessary.
The first foreign trip of the Pope may be a visit to the Turkish city of Nicaea on the anniversary of the Ecumenical Council. A visit to Peru, where he was a missionary, is also planned.
The 78th Cannes Film Festival will host a special screening of three films about the war in Ukraine. Among them are films about Zelensky, French volunteers and the war in Donbas.
Andriy Yermak stated that Russia does not show any desire to cease fire. Therefore, according to him, it would be a mistake to allow Russians to participate in football championships.
Mykhailo Podolyak stated that Zelensky will negotiate only with Putin, because only he can stop the war. Other Russian officials do not have the authority.
Trump demands direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, otherwise the United States will withdraw from the conflict. He is ready to help end the war, but it is not their war.
European leaders are ready to wait for a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin in Turkey before calling on the US for new sanctions against Moscow. The US is ready to give the negotiations a chance.
Russian officials are trying to dissuade Putin from traveling to Istanbul for negotiations with Zelenskyy. Although there has been no official refusal, statements from lower-level officials indicate this.
Andriy Yermak discussed with European partners Zelensky's readiness to meet with Putin in Turkey. Ukraine strives to establish a just peace.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky removed Ivan Gavrilyuk from the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Previously, Gavrilyuk was Deputy Minister of Defense for Military-Technical Policy.
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.
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. They discussed the return of prisoners and children, and also agreed to meet in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness for negotiations with Putin in Turkey, emphasizing the importance of US support. He called on Russia to end the war, stressing the lack of response regarding a ceasefire.
The meeting discussed the missile program, production and use of drones. They also paid attention to the protection of Ukrainian infrastructure.
Trump called for peace, disrupting the EU's plans for sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy accepted Putin's invitation to negotiations in Istanbul, fearing to offend Trump.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on a conversation with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan regarding the details of a meeting in Turkey to end the war. Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Putin.
The Verkhovna Rada Budget Committee plans to consider a bill on amendments to the Budget Code for the implementation of the agreement with the United States. This is necessary for the reconstruction investment fund.
The President of Ukraine supports the idea of a meeting with the participation of Trump and Putin in Turkey to discuss a ceasefire. Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's readiness to ensure silence on its part.
Donald Trump said that Russia would agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He is also considering a trip to Istanbul to meet with Zelensky and Putin.
Donald Trump has announced the possibility of visiting Istanbul, where a meeting between Zelensky and Putin may take place. He called the negotiations important and expects positive results to end the bloodshed.
Donald Trump said he expects "good things" after the Ukrainian-Russian meeting. He stressed that he strongly insisted on its holding to stop the bloodshed.