Istanbul
Negotiations are expected in Istanbul between delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey, with the participation of the head of Turkish intelligence.
A meeting of delegations from Turkey, the United States, and Ukraine took place in Istanbul. Ukraine accused Russia of disrupting negotiations, demanding them without the US and Turkey.
Dmitry Peskov stated that contacts between Putin and Trump are extremely important for the settlement in Ukraine. The meeting should be prepared and productive in order to discuss bilateral relations.
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 Russian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for negotiations with Ukraine. The meeting will begin with a delay, as the start of negotiations was scheduled for 12:30.
The Russian delegation departed for negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul with a delay. This was reported by Russian media, citing their own sources.
US representatives plan to hold talks with Russian officials in Istanbul. This will happen before a possible direct contact with the Ukrainian side.
A trilateral meeting between Turkey, the USA, and Ukraine, chaired by Hakan Fidan, took place in Istanbul. Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia were discussed.
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.
Peace talks between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia have begun in Istanbul. The meeting is taking place with the participation of Turkey and the United States under the leadership of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
A trilateral meeting between representatives of Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey is scheduled for 12:30.
Trilateral talks between the delegations of Ukraine, the United States of America, and Turkey are starting in Istanbul. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
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.