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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.
Negotiations between representatives of the US and Russia have ended in Istanbul, they lasted almost six hours in a closed format. Russia planned to discuss air traffic and diplomatic property.
Russia and the United States are holding the second round of consultations in Istanbul to normalize the work of diplomatic missions. The Russian side plans to raise the issue of resuming air traffic.
At the meeting in Istanbul, Russia plans to raise the issue of resuming air traffic with the United States. They will also discuss banking services for diplomatic missions and visas for diplomats.
US and Russian representatives will meet in Istanbul to discuss bilateral missions. The issue of Ukraine will not be discussed, the meeting will focus on the work of the embassies.
Peskov announced new negotiations between Russia and the United States at the level of foreign policy departments. The meeting will take place on April 10 in Istanbul, but other details are not yet known.
The Council of Europe will send a mission to Turkey due to the arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul, which raises concerns about democracy in the country. Since 2016, 150 mayors have been dismissed in Turkey, often replaced by government appointees.
The authorities condemned the calls for a boycott organized by the opposition after the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul. The Minister of Trade called it an attempt to undermine the country's economic stability.
The Istanbul Municipal Council elected an interim mayor after the imprisonment of Ekrem İmamoğlu. US authorities expressed concern over the arrest and mass protests in Turkey.
The Turkish President stated that the CHP provoked violence during the protests against the arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul. He vowed to hold them accountable for the injuries to police officers.
During protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, 1,133 people were detained, including ten journalists. Authorities report 123 injured police officers.
Elon Musk's social network X has suspended opposition accounts in Turkey due to mass riots. Protests began after the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul, Erdogan's main opponent.
Ekrem Imamoglu called on Turkish citizens to take to the streets to fight for their rights after the arrest. He called the trial an "extrajudicial execution" and called for the protection of the country's future.
Turkey has seen its largest street protests in a decade, following the arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor. The minister announced the arrest of over 340 protesters.
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Turkish authorities have detained 37 people for social media posts about the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu. They are accused of inciting hatred and crime against the authorities.
Students across Turkey have taken to the streets to protest the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the main political rival of President Erdogan. He is accused of corruption and aiding terrorists, which has sparked outrage from the opposition.