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The meeting in Turkey should lead to a ceasefire, otherwise russia is not ready for diplomacy, Zelenskyy said. The only way to force russia to peace is sanctions.

The Reconstruction Investment Fund has a mechanism that allows taking into account the new US military assistance as a contribution to the Fund. The US will receive Class A shares for the amount of assistance provided.

The President of France announced the EU's expectations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized the readiness to strengthen sanctions against Russia in case of refusal to cease fire.

Zelenskyy stated that Russia is the only one prolonging the war, and emphasized the need to put pressure on the Russian Federation. Also, the Ukrainian team is actively preparing a visit to Turkey for negotiations.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy may travel to the enthronement of Pope Leo XIV on May 18. According to Yermak, Rome is a wonderful place to meet with foreign leaders.

Andriy Yermak confirmed Zelenskyy's readiness for negotiations in Turkey. Trump's statement about possible presence is an important signal for the Russian Federation.

The Ukrainian PPP Agency and DFC signed agreements to launch the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Fund. The agreements provide for equal partnership and management of the fund.

Donald Trump announced his intention to remove all US economic restrictions against Syria after discussions with the Prince of Saudi Arabia and the President of Turkey. The leader of Syria has proposed a mineral resources agreement.

Ukraine has fulfilled all the conditions for the start of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Fund. It will invest exclusively in Ukraine, providing joint management with America.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will participate in negotiations on the war in Ukraine, which will take place in Turkey on May 15. This was announced by Donald Trump during an investment forum.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that new negotiations between the US and Russia are planned. However, specific dates for the meeting are not yet known.

Ukraine can increase the grain harvest by 20 million tons by effectively using the selection potential. Currently, only 20% of corn and sunflower seeds are of domestic production.

The Prime Minister of India stated that the pause in hostilities with Pakistan is not the end of India's offensive operation. He emphasized that India will closely monitor Pakistan's actions.

If Putin does not come to Turkey, there will be sanctions against the Russian Federation. Ukraine is ready for negotiations on a ceasefire, but Russia does not show readiness for de-escalation.

Russia has lost access to the important mineral tantalum for weapons production due to sanctions. Now it is forced to look for workarounds, but the quality is worse.

Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with Putin in Turkey to discuss a ceasefire. Ukraine is waiting for confirmation of Putin's participation and the possible joining of Trump to the negotiations.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin spoke insultingly about the leaders of countries that support sanctions against Russia. He stated that they are making things worse for themselves, but they still act that way.

The Syrian leader offered Trump to lift sanctions in exchange for access to mineral resources and the construction of the Trump Tower in Damascus. He also offered to allow the United States to develop Syrian mineral resources.

China allows Boeing aircraft deliveries after trade deal with US. Resumption of deliveries will be a stimulus for Boeing, as China will provide 20% of global demand.

In Germany, the far-right group "Kingdom of Germany" was banned and four leaders were arrested. They are accused of creating a "counter-state" and running an illegal business.

US funding for antiretroviral drugs for HIV-infected people in Ukraine has been suspended, which may lead to a collapse of treatment. The authorities are redistributing drugs, but the future of testing programs is uncertain.

The first foreign trip of the Pope may be a visit to the Turkish city of Nicaea on the anniversary of the Ecumenical Council. A visit to Peru, where he was a missionary, is also planned.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved amendments to the Budget Code for the implementation of the agreement on mineral resources between Ukraine and the USA. Ukraine's contribution is estimated at UAH 3 billion over 5 years.

Google is facing a wave of civil lawsuits in Europe worth more than 12 billion euros. The company denies any grounds for the lawsuits.

Trump demands direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, otherwise the United States will withdraw from the conflict. He is ready to help end the war, but it is not their war.

Gold prices stabilized during Asian trading on Tuesday. Tariff reductions between the US and China have increased risk appetite.

Qatar's offer to give Trump a Boeing 747 for $400 million has raised concerns among Republicans and Democrats over security and legality issues.

In Zakarpattia, two ministers of the Moscow Patriarchate were detained for trying to transport a conscript to Romania. They face imprisonment for up to nine years.

European leaders are ready to wait for a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin in Turkey before calling on the US for new sanctions against Moscow. The US is ready to give the negotiations a chance.

May 13 is World Future Day of Technology, to draw attention to technological development. Also on this day, Leap Frog Day is celebrated, based on the story of Mark Twain.