The Kremlin said that the Russian delegation will wait for the Ukrainian side in Istanbul on Thursday, May 15. The composition of the delegation is not named.
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.
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.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed his visit to Turkey on May 15. He is ready for negotiations with Putin in Ankara or Istanbul to cease fire.
If Putin does not come to Turkey, there will be sanctions against the Russian Federation. Ukraine is ready for negotiations on a ceasefire, but Russia does not show readiness for de-escalation.
Friedrich Merz called on Putin to agree to a ceasefire, which Ukraine has already agreed to. The US, Ukraine and Europe have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.
Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with Putin in Turkey to discuss a ceasefire. Ukraine is waiting for confirmation of Putin's participation and the possible joining of Trump to the negotiations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he has repeatedly emphasized to Donald Trump that Putin is not interested in ending the war. The US, Ukraine and the EU have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.
Putin's spokesman said that Russia is preparing for negotiations in Istanbul, but a final decision on Putin's participation has not yet been made. Zelenskyy is ready to talk only to him.
Andriy Yermak stated that Russia does not show any desire to cease fire. Therefore, according to him, it would be a mistake to allow Russians to participate in football championships.
Mykhailo Podolyak stated that Zelensky will negotiate only with Putin, because only he can stop the war. Other Russian officials do not have the authority.
Russian officials are trying to dissuade Putin from traveling to Istanbul for negotiations with Zelenskyy. Although there has been no official refusal, statements from lower-level officials indicate this.
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker has proposed moving peace talks on the war in Ukraine to Vienna. Kyiv is still hesitant due to Austria's neutrality.
Trump called for peace, disrupting the EU's plans for sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy accepted Putin's invitation to negotiations in Istanbul, fearing to offend Trump.
Donald Trump has announced the possibility of visiting Istanbul, where a meeting between Zelensky and Putin may take place. He called the negotiations important and expects positive results to end the bloodshed.
Donald Trump said that Ukraine should agree to Russia's proposal for negotiations in Turkey. He believes that this needs to be done immediately.
President Zelensky said that he expects Russia to confirm the ceasefire from May 12. He emphasized that Ukraine is ready for a meeting for negotiations.
Carl Bildt believes that Putin is hoping in vain to receive concessions from Ukraine through Turkey's mediation. He commented on Putin's press conference, noting his dissatisfaction with Trump's approach.
Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready to resume peace talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul. The dictator claims that Kyiv sabotaged previous ceasefire initiatives.
Authorities banned mass rallies in Istanbul on May 1, especially in Taksim Square, where rallies have been banned since 2013. 384 people were detained for participating in unauthorized demonstrations.
In Turkey, more than 236 people were injured as a result of the earthquake. Most injuries were caused by falls and panic, rather than the earthquake itself, 221 people have already been discharged from hospitals.
After the earthquake in Istanbul, 51 aftershocks were recorded. There are no casualties or injuries, 6,100 reports were received by the 112 service.
After the earthquake in Istanbul, which was felt as a series of tremors from 4 to 6 points, there were no appeals from Ukrainian citizens to the Consulate General. There is no information about destruction and casualties.
On April 23, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 2 occurred in Turkey. It was felt in many cities of the Marmara Region, including Istanbul, where cracks appeared on buildings. There is no information about casualties.
April 18 is the Day of Monuments of History and Culture, as well as the International Day of Monuments and Landmarks. Western Christians celebrate Good Friday and World Amateur Radio Day.
Zelenskyy stated that the military is discussing security guarantees in the Black Sea in Turkey after the war. Russia is not participating in these meetings, it is not about peace negotiations.
Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will meet with Putin to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump threatens new sanctions against Russia if no progress is made.
US and Russian delegations in Istanbul have agreed on the stability of banking services for diplomatic missions. The US is concerned about the ban on hiring local staff by the US Embassy in Moscow.
