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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.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that he does not plan to run for president after 2028. He aims to enhance the country's reputation, rather than seek re-election.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha held negotiations with the head of the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand. They discussed peace for Ukraine and sanctions against the Russian Federation.
The Ukrainian side handed over to the Russians its list for the exchange of prisoners of war in the format "1000 for 1000". The authorities are doing everything possible to ensure that Ukrainians return home as soon as possible.
Andriy Yermak discussed the meeting in Istanbul and negotiations on ending the war with Swiss advisor Gabriel Lühinger. Switzerland has confirmed its readiness to host future meetings.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the preparation of the exchange of prisoners with Russia. The agreement on the release of a thousand Ukrainians is the result of a meeting in Turkey.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 1 occurred near Crete this morning. The authorities issued a tsunami warning, but assure that the great depth reduces the risk.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is preparing an exchange of prisoners of war, checking information on each surname. Negotiations are ongoing and a step-by-step plan for the implementation of agreements has been agreed upon.
Due to the April and May frosts in Ukraine, up to 55% of the cherry harvest and 35-50% of the cherry harvest were lost, the southern and northern regions were the most affected. Experts predict rising prices for berries and possible shortages.
The EU is working on a new package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, but opportunities are limited due to the position of the US. Without their support, the sanctions may be ineffective, especially on energy resources.
Andriy Sybiha met with Ahmed Attaf to discuss bilateral relations and peace efforts. Ukraine intends to appoint an ambassador to Algeria to strengthen ties.