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.
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.
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.
Putin's spokesman said that the Russian delegation will wait for the Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul on May 15. However, the names of the delegation members will be announced only on the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation.
France will send all weapons produced in 2025 to Ukraine to support the country. Paris also returned cannons previously sold to other countries to transfer them to Ukraine.
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.
The United States opposed inviting Volodymyr Zelensky to the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24. Only four partner countries from Asia submitted applications to participate.
Pope Leo XIV has offered to mediate in conflicts around the world, calling on the parties to dialogue. Zelenskyy announced a possible meeting with the Pope on May 18.
The US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund will have equal management. Key decisions will be made unanimously by representatives of both countries.
Donald Trump has expressed interest in traveling to Turkey for potential peace talks. According to him, Putin would like him to be present at these negotiations.
Adopters cannot be persons with mental disorders, convicted of crimes against national security, domestic abusers, and citizens of the aggressor country. Law No. 10298 has been adopted.
The first audit of NABU in 10 years revealed problems: ineffective control and ignoring scandals.
A KIIS poll showed that the majority of Ukrainians do not support elections after a ceasefire, and 25% believe that they should be held now or after a ceasefire. Support for elections is linked to trust in Zelenskyy.
According to a survey by KIIS, in May 2025, 74% of Ukrainians trust Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which is 5% more than in March. The lowest level of trust in the president is observed in the East of Ukraine.
Robert De Niro condemned Trump for cutting arts funding and imposing tariffs on films produced outside the United States. The Cannes Film Festival honored Ukraine with screenings of films about the war.
NATO negotiators aim to reach 5% of GDP on defense by 2032 to soften Trump's demands. Ministers will discuss this in Antalya amid efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a possible meeting with the new Pope Leo XIV as early as this Sunday, May 18. The meeting will depend on the situation at the front.
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.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that no one knows how long the war will last. But he emphasized that it will definitely not be ten years.
Russia's economy is only outwardly stable due to the war and Western sanctions. Dependence on opaque financing makes it unviable in the long term.
The US State Department believes that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul could bring the parties closer to a ceasefire and the establishment of lasting peace. The meeting could be decisive.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni called on Russia to cease fire for 30 days as a sign of readiness for negotiations. She thanked Erdogan for Turkey's commitment to reaching a negotiated solution that would end the war.
The meeting in Turkey should lead to a ceasefire, otherwise russia is not ready for diplomacy, Zelenskyy said. The only way to force russia to peace is sanctions.
During the day of April 13, 125 combat clashes took place at the front. Russian troops carried out 60 air strikes and used 1052 kamikaze drones.
The Reconstruction Investment Fund has a mechanism that allows taking into account the new US military assistance as a contribution to the Fund. The US will receive Class A shares for the amount of assistance provided.
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.