Istanbul
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said that 375 Ukrainians had returned from Russian captivity dead. He emphasized that the priority is to bring severely wounded and seriously ill people back alive, particularly those on the Istanbul list.
On August 12, the 51st edition of the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa will take place in Salzburg. The Parisians could become the second team after Real Madrid to win the trophy twice in a row.
The EUNAVFOR MED Irini mission inspected the tanker "Toa Payoh" under EU sanctions. The vessel was not detained, but documents are being examined for possible seizure.
Turkish Airlines returns flights to Minsk from September 21. It will fly six times a week on the Istanbul-Minsk route.
President of Kazakhstan Tokayev at a forum in Omsk proposed to "freeze" the Russian-Ukrainian war. He also called Ukrainians and Russians "brotherly peoples" and expressed condolences over the loss of life.
Sandra Audkirk assumed the duties of Chargé d'Affaires at the U. S. Embassy in Kyiv on July 8, 2026. She is a career diplomat with over 30 years of experience.
Istanbul Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the case of the interception of the humanitarian flotilla. He is charged with crimes against humanity and genocide.
Omar Artan was banned from entering the US due to suspected links with militants. FIFA will pay the referee his full World Cup fee despite his absence.
Delcy Rodríguez and Recep Erdoğan discussed cooperation in energy and trade. The parties plan to increase trade volume to $3 billion.
Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven held a press conference in Egypt ahead of their bout. Turki Alalshikh announced a large-scale event for the Ukrainian in Istanbul.
England's Aston Villa defeated Germany's Freiburg with a score of 3:0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul. Goals were scored by Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendía, and Morgan Rogers.
In Istanbul, Aston Villa and Freiburg will face off in the Europa League final. Bookmakers name the English club, led by Unai Emery, as the favorite.
A judge in Paris takes up a complaint against Prince Mohammed bin Salman in connection with the murder of journalist Khashoggi. The case concerns torture and enforced disappearance.
The US has charged an Iraqi man with plotting terrorist attacks against Jewish sites in Europe and America. The militant was detained in New York and faces life imprisonment.
A Turkish Airlines aircraft with 277 passengers on board caught fire in Kathmandu. There were no casualties; operations at Tribhuvan International Airport were temporarily suspended.
In May, airlines canceled 13,000 flights due to fuel prices jumping to $1,838. The largest reductions were recorded in Istanbul and Munich.
Sergei Stadler felt unwell on board a Pegasus Airlines flight, causing the plane to make an emergency landing in Bucharest. The musician died at the age of 63 during the flight.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that negotiations with Ukraine are not a priority. Earlier, Erdogan offered Istanbul as a platform for a peaceful dialogue between the parties.
A bomb threat was announced at Chisinau airport, and people were evacuated. The schedule for the arrival and departure of a number of international flights has been significantly changed.
Three armed men attacked a facility in Turkey's financial center. One attacker was killed, and two police officers were wounded during the shootout.
The President discussed the return of abducted children and peace talks in Istanbul. Bartholomew received an invitation to visit Ukraine on its Independence Day.
The leaders discussed the development of gas infrastructure and defense cooperation in Istanbul. Naftogaz will hold talks with Turkey's Ministry of Energy on projects.
The President of Turkey put forward an initiative to hold a meeting in Istanbul. Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's readiness for negotiations.
The President of Ukraine will discuss strengthening partnership and stability in Europe during his visit to Turkey. The main topics will be the protection of lives and regional security.
The President of Ukraine has begun an official visit to Turkey to meet with Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The head of state's arrival was announced by his official spokesperson.
The star of the series "Love Is in the Air" was questioned in court and forced to undergo tests for prohibited substances. The actress denies guilt and participation in parties.
Cats Who Play studio is releasing a strategy game about the events of 2022 near Kyiv. Ukrainian gamers are calling on Valve to ban the game due to war propaganda.
The meeting in Istanbul with US participation has been postponed, and experts see no prerequisites for a breakthrough. The parties maintain their positions, and the war in the Middle East plays into Russia's hands.
Zelenskyy announced the postponement of negotiations due to partners' focus on the Middle East. Ukraine is ready for a meeting to end the war with Russia.
Presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn did not confirm information about a meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia on March 11. Earlier, media reported on talks in Istanbul.