Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated the importance of a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized the readiness of the parties for direct negotiations in Istanbul.
A trilateral meeting between Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine has begun in Istanbul, chaired by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The meeting is taking place at the Dolmabahçe presidential office.
Andriy Yermak emphasized that Russia's attempts to associate the negotiations with 2022 are meaningless. The Ukrainian delegation at the negotiations in Istanbul will demand a ceasefire.
Marco Rubio is holding a meeting with representatives from Britain, Germany, and France to discuss the Russian-Ukrainian war and the situation with Iran. The negotiations are taking place in Istanbul.
Price growth in Russia slowed down for the first time in six months, and annual inflation in April was 10. 3%. The economy is losing momentum, which may lead to a rate cut.
A round of negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia has begun in Istanbul. Information about the start of the meeting has already appeared in the media.
Negotiations are expected in Istanbul between delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey, with the participation of the head of Turkish intelligence.
The government is working on amendments to legislation to regulate the issue of utility bills in front-line territories. People are charged for services they did not consume.
A meeting of delegations from Turkey, the United States, and Ukraine took place in Istanbul. Ukraine accused Russia of disrupting negotiations, demanding them without the US and Turkey.
A Ukrainian diplomatic source reported that Russia is demanding bilateral negotiations in Istanbul, which Ukraine believes undermines peace efforts. This raises doubts about Putin's intentions.
Dmitry Peskov stated that contacts between Putin and Trump are extremely important for the settlement in Ukraine. The meeting should be prepared and productive in order to discuss bilateral relations.
Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, former captain of the Ukrainian national team, has been notified of suspicion of financing the Russian army. He supported fundraising for a Russian battalion fighting in Ukraine.
The bodies of 909 fallen soldiers have been returned to Ukraine. Repatriation measures have been successfully completed.
The Ukrainian side has declared its readiness for an unconditional ceasefire and direct negotiations at the highest level to achieve lasting peace. Peace is possible under the condition of concrete actions by the Russian Federation.
The British Prime Minister stated that Putin's behavior indicates his disinterest in peace. Allies will continue to work on a ceasefire and new sanctions against Russia.
The Ukrainian delegation at the negotiations with Russia will insist on a complete and unconditional ceasefire. Before the meeting, the Ukrainian delegation coordinated positions with national security advisors from France, Germany, Britain and the United States.
Contrast weather is expected in Ukraine this weekend: up to +22 in the east, up to +14 in the west. May 17 - rain, May 18 - no precipitation in the south, the temperature will rise.
The Russian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for negotiations with Ukraine. The meeting will begin with a delay, as the start of negotiations was scheduled for 12:30.
Due to the war, Ukraine is looking for weapons everywhere. But many deals have not been fulfilled, and Kyiv has lost $770 million. The reasons are inflated prices, poor-quality goods, and corruption.
The Russian delegation departed for negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul with a delay. This was reported by Russian media, citing their own sources.
US representatives plan to hold talks with Russian officials in Istanbul. This will happen before a possible direct contact with the Ukrainian side.
The European Commission is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia due to the disruption of the peace initiative. Nord Stream, the shadow fleet and the financial sector are under fire.
Russian-Ukrainian negotiations are to begin in the near future. The Ukrainian delegation will initiate discussions on a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that Putin must take the peace process seriously and start "playing by the rules". He also criticized the sending of a low-level delegation to the negotiations.
US Secretary of State Rubio said that the schedule of the Trump-Putin meeting has not yet been determined, as Trump is on a foreign trip. The decision will be made after Trump returns to the US.
A trilateral meeting between Turkey, the USA, and Ukraine, chaired by Hakan Fidan, took place in Istanbul. Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia were discussed.
Ukraine and the European Commission are discussing trade conditions after June 5. The goal is to agree on a transitional period of visa-free trade before amendments are made to the Association Agreement.
The Turkish representative will leave the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia after the welcoming speech. The Russian delegation is against the presence of the United States at the negotiations.
The Russian delegation opposed the presence of US representatives at direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul. The information was reported by Russian media.
Andriy Yermak discussed with representatives of the USA, Great Britain, France and Germany the possible meeting of Zelensky and Putin, as well as the issue of ceasefire.
