Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Ryabkov, has articulated Moscow's firm stance ahead of anticipated talks in Istanbul slated for May 15. Speaking at a press briefing, Ryabkov said that Russia intends to emphasize the "denazification of the …
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- Germany’s Merz threatens ‘significant tightening’ of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
- Rubio to attend Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul, Trump says
- Zelensky to meet Erdogan in Turkey where …
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Russia's key demands in upcoming Istanbul talks: 'denazification' of Ukraine and territorial claims
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Ukraine's Ziferblat progresses to Eurovision 2025 grand finals
Represented by the band Ziferblat, Ukraine is moving on to the grand finals of Eurovision 2025.
Performing their song “Bird of Pray,” Ziferblat passed the Eurovision semi-finals on May 13. Along with 10 other qualifying countries, Ukraine …
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Kremlin confirms delegation will attend Istanbul peace talks — Lavrov, Ushakov will likely represent Russia
On May 13, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that a Russian delegation will be in Istanbul later this week for direct peace talks with Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Ukraine to engage in direct talks in Istanbul after …
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Ukraine, US sign additional agreements for minerals deal, Economy Ministry says
Ukraine and the U.S. signed two additional agreements on May 13 to formally launch a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund as part of the deal for Ukraine’s mineral resources, Ukraine’s Economy Ministry said on May 13 during a briefing.
The …
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Ukraine war latest: Germany threatens 'significant tightening' of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
Key developments on May 13:
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The guilt is proven! Russia KILLED 298 passengers and crew of MH-17 #shorts
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Putin fears talks in Turkey while world recognizes Kremlin's crimes | NEWS PULSE
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EU allocates €1 billion from frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine's defense
The European Union has allocated €1 billion to Ukraine from the income of frozen Russian assets, a significant financial support to fuel Ukraine's defense capabilities. The decision was formalized on May 9 in Lviv, with the signing of an agreement by …
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Russia killed Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina — but not her words or quest for justice
Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina never got to finish writing her book “Looking at Women, Looking at War.”
After she was killed in a Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk Oblast in 2023, it fell upon her closest friends and …
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162nd Mechanized Brigade Officially Revealed
In November 2024, we reported on the formation of two new brigades within the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Volunteers on the LobbyX recruitment platform revealed this, which included the 161st and 162nd Mechanized…
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Russia reduces strikes on Ukraine ahead of Istanbul talks
Ahead of possible negotiations in Istanbul, Russia has significantly reduced its intensity of strikes on Ukraine, according to an analysis of recent reports from the Ukrainian Air Force (UAF).
In a marked change, the Russian military deployed 10 …
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After spying scandal erupts, Orban accuses Ukraine of meddling, cooperating with Hungarian opposition
We want to agree on the beginning of the END OF THE WAR, — Zelenskyy #shorts
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Rubio to attend Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul, Trump says
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on May 13 that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials will attend planned peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey …
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Romania heads to historic presidential runoff as populist and pro-EU candidate are neck-and-neck
Days before the Romanian presidential election runoff, the two presidential hopefuls are neck-and-neck. According to the latest poll by AtlasIntel, far-right George Simion and liberal pro-EU Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan are tied at 48.2%.
Yet, another …
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Germany's Merz threatens 'significant tightening' of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
The European Union is prepared to significantly tighten sanctions against Russia if no progress is made in ending the war in Ukraine this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 13, Reuters reported.
The statement comes ahead of a …
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Fear in Moscow: The success of Ukraine's drones and the Kursk operation
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ZELENSKYY on negotiations with Putin: We will DO EVERYTHING to make the meeting happen! #shorts
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Putin's absence threatens Istanbul peace talks amid pressure from Zelensky and Trump
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has derailed plans for a meeting in Istanbul despite demands from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump. After Zelensky expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with Putin in …
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Putin to skip Istanbul talks, Lavrov and Ushakov to represent Russia amid ceasefire tensions with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly not planning to travel to Istanbul on Thursday, reports Gulagu.net, citing sources close to the Putin’s security. Instead, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov are …
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Zelensky to meet Erdogan in Turkey where both will wait for Putin ahead of peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 13 that he expects a ceasefire to result from a potential in-person meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which may take place in Istanbul on May 15.
Zelensky said he will meet with Turkish President …
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Russia intensifies assaults near Dnipropetrovsk Oblast border, Ukraine's military says
Russian forces are ramping up their offensive in southern Ukraine in an attempt to breach the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces spokesperson, Vladyslav Voloshyn, said on May 13.
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Putin's refusal to join Istanbul talks would be 'last signal' Russia doesn't want peace, Zelensky's chief of staff says
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s potential refusal to attend peace talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul would be the “last signal” that Russia is not willing to end the war in Ukraine, Presidential Office chief …
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US envoys Witkoff, Kellogg to travel to Istanbul for potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Reuters reports
Editor’s note: This is a developing story.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg, will travel to Istanbul for possible peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, Reuters reported on May 13, citing three …
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Ukraine captures Uzbek citizen fighting for Russia in Donetsk Oblast
Ukrainian soldiers of the 63rd Mechanized Brigade “Steel Lions” captured an Uzbek citizen who participated in a Russian assault on Ukrainian positions near the eastern town of Lyman, the unit said on May 13.
Russia has been extensively …