Ukraine

A trilateral summit between Turkey, the United States, and Ukraine starts in Istanbul. Ahead of the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations, the parties will assess the peace talks.

Representatives of the USA, Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine will hold talks in Istanbul on May 16. These are the first peace talks in over three years.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, more than 5,000 Russian officers have died, including 10 generals. Junior officers suffered the greatest losses due to the lack of a sergeant corps.

Marco Rubio arrived in Istanbul on the eve of the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations. Trilateral meetings with the participation of Ukraine, Turkey, the United States, and Russia are scheduled for today.

The Ukrainian band Ziferblat will perform seventh in the grand final of Eurovision-2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. Two semi-finals have already determined 20 participants.

Pope Leo XIV met with Sviatoslav Shevchuk, received a list of Ukrainian prisoners, and expressed support for Ukraine, calling for a just peace and the return of children.

On the night of May 16, russia attacked Ukraine with 112 Shahed-type drones and others. Air defense forces shot down 73 strike UAVs, 36 simulators were lost locationally. Odesa, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv regions were affected by the russian attack.

Last year, 3. 1 million court cases were recorded in Ukraine. Most cases concerned the recovery of debts for housing and communal services - 298 thousand.

On May 3–4, the Mystetskyi Arsenal hosted a significant event – Design Hall, which brought together the best representatives of modern Ukrainian and world design.

In April, Ukrainians purchased 5. 6 thousand used cars up to 5 years old, 27% of all with mileage. Electric cars accounted for the largest share, with the Tesla Model Y being the leader.

European supporters of Ukraine are preparing for increased sanctions against Vladimir Putin due to his refusal to participate in negotiations regarding Ukraine in Turkey.

During the attack on Odesa, a Russian drone hit the house of Ihor Beliakov, the director of the zoo. He was not injured, but the house was completely destroyed.

Over the past day, 165 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The Defense Forces repelled numerous assaults and inflicted losses on the enemy.

Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1100 Russian soldiers, 36 artillery systems and 32 combat armored vehicles. Since 02.24.22, the enemy has lost 971690 people.

On May 16, 2025, communication with the F-16 was lost. The pilot managed to steer the plane away from the city and ejected. He was evacuated, his condition is satisfactory, an investigation is underway.

On the morning of May 16, UAV debris falls were recorded in Kyiv. A fire broke out in a non-residential area of the Sviatoshynskyi district. No information about casualties was received.

As of May 16, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr missiles.

Ukraine is implementing the AKIS system based on the EU model, which envisages the creation of 8 regional hubs. This will unite farmers, scientists and provide access to innovation.

On May 16, rain and cool weather are expected in Ukraine, especially in the western and northern regions. Warming up to +21 °C is predicted in the east and south of the country.

The Institute for the Study of War analyzed the course of events surrounding the peace negotiations in Istanbul. According to analysts, Russia is not interested in good faith negotiations and compromises and seeks to continue the war to achieve its goal – the capitulation of Ukraine.

Simion's victory in the May 18 elections may lead to the formation of a new anti-Ukrainian bloc in the EU. He opposes military aid to Ukraine and shares the views of Orban and Fico.

-=A branch of the Museum of the History of Kyiv - the Museum of the Avant-garde - has been created in Kyiv. A building on Lypska with an area of 676.1 m² has been allocated for the permanent exhibition, where there are already more than 145 works.

Poland has signed a framework agreement for the supply of 10,000 Warmate UAVs by 2035. The decision was made taking into account the experience of using drones in Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Gianni Infantino the support for Ukraine and the importance of a ceasefire. He emphasized the need for diplomacy to end the war.

The finalists of Eurovision-2025 have been determined in Basel after two semi-finals. Ukraine has reached the final, where the founding countries and winners of the qualifying rounds will also perform.

The head of the Russian delegation and Putin's aide Vladimir Medinsky said that representatives of Ukraine will be expected for negotiations at 10 a. m. on Friday in Istanbul.

The law enforcement officer systematically leaked information about border patrols. He was detained while receiving a bribe of $2,000.

Since the beginning of the day, 117 combat clashes have taken place. The hottest areas are Pokrovsk, Kursk and Lyman, the enemy dropped 65 CABs and used over 1,100 kamikaze drones.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not participate in the talks in Istanbul on May 16, as Russia has sent a lower-level delegation. He will meet with representatives of Ukraine.

Tomorrow, trilateral talks between the US-Ukraine-Turkey and Russia-Ukraine-Turkey will take place in Istanbul. It is not yet known whether a four-way meeting will take place - US-Russia-Ukraine-Turkey.