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The President of Ukraine announced a planned conversation with Erdogan to add real substance to a possible meeting. He also noted that neither Ukraine nor Turkey have information about the Russian "memorandum".
Intelligence reported on the increase of personnel by Russia, strikes on cities and weapons production. Ukraine needs investments in the defense industry, air defense equipment and long-range weapons.
Trump may step away from Ukraine and focus on the Middle East to win the Nobel Peace Prize. If Russia does not make concessions, the US may withdraw from negotiations.
Nebenzya stated that Russia is ready to consider a ceasefire on the condition that mobilization in Ukraine is stopped and the supply of weapons from the West is ceased. Sybiha called this rhetoric a slap in the face to everyone who advocates for peace.
Andriy Yermak announced Ukraine's readiness to continue negotiations with Russia to cease fire. Turkey provided a platform for the meeting of the parties in Istanbul on May 16.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Turkey and Erdogan for their support in the release of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity. They also discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war.
The drone coalition for Ukraine may expand to 20 members, including Belgium and Turkey planning to join. Participants pledged to allocate 2.75 billion euros.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the issue of Ukraine's membership in NATO was not the subject of negotiations with the Russian side during his visit to Moscow. He emphasized the importance of bringing the positions of Europe, the USA and Turkey closer on this issue.
Ukraine covers 40% of the army's needs thanks to the domestic defense industry. According to Sybiha, the country has increased the production of weapons many times, especially in the field of drone technologies.
Ukraine has conveyed to Russia its vision of a ceasefire and is awaiting the promised memorandum. This is necessary for a substantive discussion of positions at the next meeting of delegations.
Ukraine welcomes Trump's possible participation in Zelenskyy's meeting with Putin. The meeting may take place in an expanded format.
Russia earns billions from oil exports to the West, which allows it to finance the war. Russia's revenues from fossil fuels fell by only 5% in 2024, despite sanctions.
The next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place on June 2 in Istanbul. Ukraine expects a "memorandum" from Russia with a vision for a ceasefire for discussion.
The President of Serbia stated that he would not fulfill contracts if there is a suspicion that weapons will end up in Ukraine. Earlier, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reported on the supply of ammunition to Kyiv by Serbia.
The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that Russia's unwillingness to compromise in negotiations on a ceasefire may negatively affect its image in the world. Ukraine and Europe have shown flexibility.
Hakan Fidan stated that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are becoming more optimistic. Turkey offers itself as an ideal mediator for a meeting between the parties.
russia did not provide the promised memorandum, despite promises to the US, Turkey and others. Zelensky called it another deception, calling for increased sanctions.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will soon arrive in Ukraine after a visit to Russia. During the meeting, peace efforts and bilateral cooperation will be discussed.
The countries will join the international coalition in support of Ukraine. The coalition participants have allocated 2.75 billion euros to support Ukraine this year.
Rustem Umerov handed over to Medinsky a document with Ukraine's position on the ceasefire. Russia has time to submit its memorandum for processing, otherwise the meeting will be meaningless.
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.