Istanbul

A trilateral summit between Turkey, the United States, and Ukraine starts in Istanbul. Ahead of the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations, the parties will assess the peace talks.

Representatives of the USA, Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine will hold talks in Istanbul on May 16. These are the first peace talks in over three years.

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.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the adoption of a new package of sanctions against Russia at the EU Council meeting on May 20. The sanctions will concern the energy and banking sectors.

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.

The US President said he will likely return to Washington on May 16 after a tour of the Persian Gulf countries. He had previously hinted at possible negotiations on Ukraine 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.

A meeting between Hakan Fidan and the Russian delegation took place in Istanbul. According to Russian media, the working day of the Russian delegation in Istanbul on May 15 is not over.

Tomorrow, May 16, delegations from Turkey, the United States, Russia, and Ukraine will meet in Istanbul. The meeting will be attended by Hakan Fidan, the US delegation led by Rubio, the Ukrainian delegation led by Umerov, and the Russian delegation led by Medinsky.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy formed a delegation of Ukraine to participate in the negotiation process with international partners and representatives of the Russian Federation on May 15-16, 2025 in Istanbul. The purpose of the negotiations is to achieve a just and lasting peace.

Negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul have been postponed to May 16. The Ukrainian delegation will arrive in Istanbul late on the evening of May 15.

The Ukrainian delegation plans to arrive in Istanbul tonight for negotiations with the Russian side. The purpose of the visit is to try to achieve the first steps towards de-escalation.

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.

It is not known for certain whether negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Istanbul today, May 15, or whether they have been postponed to tomorrow, May 16. Delegations have already arrived in the city.

Zelensky said that negotiations in Istanbul may begin tonight or tomorrow morning. Ukrainian, Turkish and American delegations are ready, the only question is for the Russians.

The Russian delegation has departed for Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul for negotiations with the Ukrainian side, with the participation of US representatives. The meeting is scheduled for May 15 or 16.

The start time of the negotiations in Istanbul is currently unknown. The Ukrainian team will remain in Turkey tomorrow as well.

The Russian delegation views the negotiations in Istanbul as a continuation of the peace process interrupted in 2022. According to Medinsky, the delegation is настроєна on конструктив and searching for a solution to the conflict.

President Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia does not show a desire to end the war. He called for the introduction of tough sanctions from the USA, Europe and the countries of the Global South.

Zelenskyy stated that Russia does not respect Erdogan and Trump by sending a delegation to Turkey.

The Ukrainian delegation is heading to Istanbul for negotiations with the participation of the USA, Turkey and Russia. Zelensky expressed hope that the meeting will not be just for show.

Zelenskyy stated that the first step towards ending the war should be an unconditional ceasefire. Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations if it is decided at the level of leaders.

The head of the Russian delegation announced his readiness for compromises at the negotiations in Istanbul. According to him, the Russian delegation maintains a working mood.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has decided to send a Ukrainian delegation to Istanbul. Important negotiations will take place there.

The Russian Consulate General stated that negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul have not been cancelled yet. A statement from the Russian delegation, including Medinsky, is expected at 17:30.

The Ukrainian delegation may visit Istanbul for negotiations with the Russian Federation to assess the seriousness of the Russians' intentions. Zelenskyy will discuss further steps after a conversation with Erdogan.

Ukraine will announce the composition of the negotiating group with Russia in a timely manner, so as not to give the Russian Federation unnecessary information reasons. The Russian delegation is represented by technical staff without independent opinion.

The British Prime Minister stated that Putin is the reason for stalling the ceasefire in Ukraine, after he failed to appear at peace talks in Turkey.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has expressed support for peace efforts and hopes for results from intensive discussions between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. US and Russian delegations have arrived in Istanbul.