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Hakan Fidan and Sergei Lavrov discussed by telephone the latest initiatives aimed at resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. After Moscow, Fidan will visit Kyiv.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Ukraine on May 29-30. Details and program of the visit have not been disclosed yet.

The European Union plans to create a maritime security center in the Black Sea to monitor threats and protect infrastructure. The information will be transferred to Ukraine and other countries in the region.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Turkey for its mediation and identified three realistic locations for negotiations with the Russian Federation. He rejected Russia's proposal regarding Belarus and awaits sanctions from the United States.

Sergei Lavrov announced preparations for a new round of negotiations with Ukraine. Turkey has confirmed its readiness to organize a meeting between the delegations.

Despite sanctions, in 2025 Russia may receive more than 20 billion euros from the EU for the export of raw materials, which is more than military aid to Ukraine. The largest importers of Russian raw materials are China, India and Turkey.

Former "Eyupspor" coach Arda Turan has become the head coach of Donetsk's "Shakhtar". The contract is valid until the summer of 2027, Turan called the club great with great traditions.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow. Turkey offers to host negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

Ankara has offered to become a platform for negotiations on the settlement of the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Also, Turkey is ready to act as a mediator between the parties to the conflict.

Most beaches are planned to be opened in Odesa and the region. There is also high demand for recreation in the Carpathians, Zakarpattia, and Bukovel.

India and Pakistan have used combat drones against each other for the first time. Increased use of UAVs is expected, which can hit targets without the risk of escalation.

Kyiv is waiting for Moscow's proposals for a ceasefire and will share its own. Ukraine hopes that the negotiations will move off the ground in the near future.

Russia does not consider the Vatican as a neutral platform for negotiations with Ukraine. They propose Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.

Dmitry Peskov said that there is no understanding yet either on the continuation of the negotiation process with Ukraine, or on the place of their holding. Russia is grateful to Turkey for the conditions in Istanbul.

Dmytro Lubinets gave advice on how to support former prisoners of war. It is important to show respect, empathy and adhere to psychological boundaries.

The number of traffic violations by drivers with diplomatic license plates has increased in Berlin. Most violations are by drivers of the embassies of Saudi Arabia, the United States and Iraq, and Ukrainian diplomats are in seventh place.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, 5757 citizens have already returned from Russian captivity. The Coordination Headquarters is preparing the next exchanges.

Released Ukrainian soldiers who returned home as part of the exchange admitted that they missed chocolate the most. The third stage of the exchange of prisoners of war returned soldiers of the Armed Forces and the National Guard home.

The third stage of the "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange, agreed upon in Turkey, has taken place. Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, border guards, and employees of the State Special Transport Service are returning home.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey is traveling to Russia to discuss the situation in Ukraine. He plans to emphasize Turkey's interest in achieving a just peace.

The Prime Minister of Hungary stated that the EU's plan to ban energy imports from Russia must be prevented. Hungary and Slovakia oppose a complete ban.

The second day of the prisoner exchange with the Russian Federation took place, as a result of which 307 Ukrainian soldiers returned home. In total, 697 people have already been released in two days of the exchange.

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine had a conversation with advisors on national security and foreign policy of Great Britain, Germany, France and Italy. They discussed the exchange of prisoners and sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Rustem Umerov reported that the lists for the exchange with Russia include soldiers from all components of the Defense Forces, including "Azov," as well as civilians. Ukraine has started the first step of the exchange.

The Minister of Defense reported that the exchange lists with Russia include "Azov" fighters and civilians. Ukraine has started the first stage of prisoner exchange.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukraine would like US President Donald Trump to join the meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin. Ukraine is also waiting for the Russian Federation's proposals for a ceasefire.

On May 23, 70 collaborators left Ukraine for Russia. At the same time, dozens of Ukrainian civilian hostages returned home from Russian captivity.

As part of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, Ukrainian soldiers returned home. Ombudsman Lubinets shared a video of the emotional conversations of the defenders with their relatives.

Ombudsman Lubinets reported on the return of 390 Ukrainian prisoners under the "1000 for 1000" format. Among those released are 270 military personnel from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, border guards, and three women.

Ukraine has conducted a prisoner exchange and returned 390 people. According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the exchange will be continued this weekend, as agreed in Turkey.