US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff said that together with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he will go to Turkey on Friday to participate in Russian-Ukrainian negotiations. It is not yet clear whether Putin will be present.
According to the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, the parties are trying to reach an agreement without losing their positions. Ankara offers a platform for negotiations between Putin and Zelensky.
Putin's spokesman said that the Russian delegation will wait for the Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul on May 15. However, the names of the delegation members will be announced only on the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation.
83 combat clashes took place at the front. The enemy is most active in the Lyman, Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions, where fierce battles are ongoing.
Orban's party is proposing a law that would allow blacklisting organizations that receive foreign funding if they are deemed a "threat" to sovereignty. It is reminiscent of the Russian law on "foreign agents".
On May 16 and 17, 2025, the checkpoints "Uzhhorod – Vysne Nemecke" and "Chop – Zahony" will be temporarily suspended. The reason is the connection of backup power systems.
Tomorrow, May 15, gusts of wind of 15-22 m/s and precipitation are expected throughout Ukraine. A Level I hazard has been declared in Kyiv and the region. Rain with sleet in the Carpathians.
France will send all weapons produced in 2025 to Ukraine to support the country. Paris also returned cannons previously sold to other countries to transfer them to Ukraine.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the continuation of military support for Ukraine and the intention to make the Bundeswehr the strongest army in Europe. The West cannot accept an imposed peace.
The SBU detained four Internet agitators in various regions of Ukraine who justified the crimes of the Russian Federation and called for new shelling. They have been notified of suspicion under several articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Turkish officials do not rule out a visit from Trump in the coming days, especially with the participation of Putin. Russia and Ukraine are preparing for negotiations.
The process of creating a Special Tribunal regarding Russian aggression against Ukraine has begun. The Secretary General of the Council of Europe has been instructed to lead this process.
Hakan Fidan and Andriy Sybiha discussed peace initiatives and Zelenskyy's planned visit to Ankara. Turkey is ready to hold negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to achieve peace.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on the West to unite on Ukraine. He stated that it is unacceptable to impose peace on Ukraine or submit to the status quo established by Russian troops.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a meeting on the mechanism for confiscating frozen Russian assets. Ukraine is strengthening its defense at the expense of profits from these assets.
Donetsk Shakhtar U-13 defeated Kyiv Dynamo in the final of the Children's Cup of Four with a score of 4:0. The tournament was organized by the Ukrainian Football Association on the eve of the Ukrainian Cup final.
Merz is counting on close cooperation with Trump. He demands that Putin agree to a 30-day ceasefire and threatens the Russian Federation with tougher sanctions.
A veteran will teach the course "Defense of Ukraine" in every school in Ukraine. The Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Veterans Affairs will issue a corresponding order this week.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appeal to award journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously). The decision was supported by 247 deputies.
Andriy Biletskyi named the first tasks in the position of commander of the Third Army Corps. He will remove them from their posts for incompetence and dishonesty.
Donald Trump announced the possibility of imposing secondary sanctions against Russia for its support of Iran and the war in Ukraine. He also mentioned possible restrictions on Iran.
Pope Leo XIV has offered to mediate in conflicts around the world, calling on the parties to dialogue. Zelenskyy announced a possible meeting with the Pope on May 18.
The US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund will have equal management. Key decisions will be made unanimously by representatives of both countries.
In Ukraine, 500 foster parents are already caring for almost 1,000 children who cannot be with their families. The number of families has increased due to changes in the working conditions of caregivers. The Ministry of Social Policy has named the regions that have become leaders in the creation of foster families.
On May 15, Ukrainians will celebrate Vyshyvanka Day. The Ministry of Justice calls on people to join the flash mob by posting a photo in an embroidered shirt with the hashtag #VyshyvankaUnites, indicating the city and country.
Donald Trump has expressed interest in traveling to Turkey for potential peace talks. According to him, Putin would like him to be present at these negotiations.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law No. 12385, which regulates the granting of the status of a child who has suffered as a result of hostilities or armed conflicts. The status is granted by the guardianship authority at the place of application.
Donald Trump stated that he does not know whether Vladimir Putin will be present at negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine in Turkey. Trump is considering visiting Turkey to participate in the negotiations.
Bookmakers predict Sweden's victory at Eurovision 2025. Ukraine has an 11% chance of making the top five, and Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and other countries have also qualified for the final.
Adopters cannot be persons with mental disorders, convicted of crimes against national security, domestic abusers, and citizens of the aggressor country. Law No. 10298 has been adopted.
