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According to media reports, Russia demands that Ukraine renounce territories and reparations, and stated that a ceasefire is possible only after the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from 4 regions that Russia considers its own.

The US President stated that he will likely plan a meeting with Putin, after which a peace agreement will be concluded. However, if there are no results at the negotiations in Turkey, Trump did not rule out the imposition of sanctions.

Donald Trump intends to find out the details of the negotiations in Istanbul. Macron supported the ceasefire in Ukraine and expressed regret over Putin's refusal to meet.

British Defense Minister John Healey has admitted the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine. He made the statement following a meeting with colleagues in Rome, but did not provide details.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated the need to prepare for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and support for Ukraine.

Keir Starmer said European leaders have spoken to Trump about talks between Russia and Ukraine. They are coordinating a response because of Russia's unacceptable position.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with the leaders of France, Germany, Britain, and Poland, held a phone conversation with Donald Trump. Details of the conversation are promised to be released later.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey to discuss a peaceful settlement. He thanked Turkey for organizing the meeting.

Trump's special representative Keith Kellogg met in Istanbul with representatives of Ukraine, Great Britain, France and Greece to discuss peace. A possible meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin was also discussed at the meeting.

Marco Rubio is holding a meeting with representatives from Britain, Germany, and France to discuss the Russian-Ukrainian war and the situation with Iran. The negotiations are taking place in Istanbul.

The Ukrainian side has declared its readiness for an unconditional ceasefire and direct negotiations at the highest level to achieve lasting peace. Peace is possible under the condition of concrete actions by the Russian Federation.

The Ukrainian delegation at the negotiations with Russia will insist on a complete and unconditional ceasefire. Before the meeting, the Ukrainian delegation coordinated positions with national security advisors from France, Germany, Britain and the United States.

The Turkish representative will leave the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia after the welcoming speech. The Russian delegation is against the presence of the United States at the negotiations.

Andriy Yermak discussed with representatives of the USA, Great Britain, France and Germany the possible meeting of Zelensky and Putin, as well as the issue of ceasefire.

European supporters of Ukraine are preparing for increased sanctions against Vladimir Putin due to his refusal to participate in negotiations regarding Ukraine in Turkey.

The finalists of Eurovision-2025 have been determined in Basel after two semi-finals. Ukraine has reached the final, where the founding countries and winners of the qualifying rounds will also perform.

Didier Drogba and Carlo Cudicini, who played for Ukraine, will participate in a gala match in Moscow to celebrate the 20th anniversary of CSKA's victory in the UEFA Cup.

Different countries have clear rules for photographing and filming minors in educational institutions. This is done to protect children's privacy in the context of digitalization.

Jean-Noël Barrot called for an immediate ceasefire between Ukraine and the Russian Federation at negotiations in Istanbul. He emphasized that future negotiations should avoid the three pitfalls that led to the failure of previous discussions.

Global warming is contributing to the spread of tiger mosquitoes to the north, which increases the risk of dengue and chikungunya outbreaks in Europe. Research shows that by 2060, the number of diseases could increase fivefold.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with colleagues from Germany, Poland and France to discuss peace efforts and coordinate further steps. The parties emphasized increasing pressure on Moscow.

TikTok has restricted search queries related to a fake video about Macron and Mertz allegedly using drugs in Kyiv. Russian propagandists were spreading false information.

In Paris, an attack was carried out on the daughter of the head of the Paymium crypto platform. The attackers wanted to kidnap the woman in order to seize her father's fortune, but met with desperate resistance.

In Geneva, a rare 10. 3-carat blue diamond was sold at auction for $21.5 million. It was purchased by a private collector from the United States, whose name has not been disclosed.

North Korean hackers are masquerading as IT specialists to steal intellectual property and cryptocurrency. They infiltrate companies to circumvent sanctions and finance weapons development.

On May 15, the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 will take place in Basel, where 19 participants will perform. The broadcast will be available on the "Suspilne Kultura" TV channel, YouTube and other platforms.

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.

The French Foreign Minister stated that sanctions against Russia are not enough. We need a package of measures that can "strangle" the Russian economy and force Putin to stop the war in Ukraine.

13 countries of the Council of Europe have signed the Convention on the Protection of the Legal Profession. Ukraine is absent among them, although it was expected that it would be one of the first to ratify the document.

Sanctions may affect the energy, shipping and banking sectors of the Russian Federation. It all depends on the Kremlin's behavior at the summit between Ukraine and Russia.