In a recent push for diplomacy, Moscow has emphasized the need for negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul before the potential establishment of a long-term ceasefire. On Sunday, May 11, Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for Russia's Foreign …
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Rubio to visit Turkey amid renewed push for Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Turkey next week amid a suggestion to renew Russia-Ukraine peace talks, the White House said in a statement published May 11.
Rubio will accompany U.S. President Donald Trump on a May 11–14 visit to …
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Russia launches 108 drones in coordinated overnight assault on Ukraine
In a series of coordinated attacks, Russian forces launched 108 drones targeting multiple locations across Ukraine.
Early Sunday, May 11, Ukraine's Air Defense Forces reported having intercepted 60 Shahed attack drones over the eastern, northern, …
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Erdogan proposes Istanbul as venue for renewed Ukraine-Russia peace talks
In a recent phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed his offer to host negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. Erdogan emphasized that the conflict between the two nations has …
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Ukraine insists on 30-day ceasefire before engaging in peace talks with Russia
Ukrainian authorities have insisted on a prolonged ceasefire as a prerequisite for any negotiations with Russia, the so-called aggressor nation. "There is no point in continuing the killings, even for a day. We expect Russia to confirm a complete, …
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Two Ukrainian men found dead in Krakow dormitory, police suspect murder-suicide
Two Ukrainian men were found dead in a Krakow dormitory, in what Polish authorities believe was a murder-suicide, RMF24 reported on May 10.
The bodies were discovered by staff in the hotel section of a dormitory on Reymonta Street, according to RMF24. …
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US, European leaders resoundingly reject Russia's proposal for talks without ceasefire first
Russian president Vladimir Putin’s proposal to resume peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul starting May 15 has been met with rejection by the United States and key European leaders, who insist that no negotiations can begin without a full and …
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Putin, Erdogan discuss proposed Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss Moscow’s proposal to resume direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul beginning May 15, according to a statement from the Kremlin dated May 11. …
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Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Erdogan tells Macron
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in a phone call that Turkey is ready to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the Turkish Presidency said on May 11.
His comments come as Russia pushes for …
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Pope Leo XIV urges global peace in first Sunday address, calls for end to war in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV, in his first Sunday address since being elected pontiff, appealed to world powers for “no more war,” calling for an “authentic and lasting peace” in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza, Reuters reported on May 11.
The new pope said he …
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Russia pushes for resuming peace talks in Istanbul based on 2022 terms, situation on the ground, Ushakov says
Russia wants to restart peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul based on the results of the 2022 negotiations and the current situation “on the ground,” Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on May 11, Russian state-controlled media reported. …
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Ukraine downs 60 drones in Russian overnight attack
Russia launched an overnight drone attack across Ukraine early on May 11, injuring one person in Kyiv Oblast and damaging civilian infrastructure in several regions, according to Ukrainian officials.
The assault began around 2 a.m. on May 11, with …
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Ukraine 'ready to meet' Russia for talks after full, lasting ceasefire starting May 12, Zelensky says
Ukraine expects Russia to confirm a full and lasting ceasefire starting May 12 and declared its readiness to begin talks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement on May 11.
Zelensky called a ceasefire the essential first step toward …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 965,890 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 965,890 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 11.
The number includes 1,310 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the …
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US to continue working 'with both sides' to end war in Ukraine, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump “will continue to work with both sides” to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, Trump said in a social media post on May 11.
Trump’s comments come shortly after Ukraine and Europe put forth …
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Putin's proposed talks 'a first step, but not enough,' Macron says
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for direct peace talks with Ukraine is “a first step, but not enough,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on May 11.
Putin earlier extended an invitation to hold direct talks with …
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'We'll judge Russia by actions, not words' — US State Department spox calls for ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine must come to a ceasefire agreement in order for the U.S. to “move forward” in negotiating an end to the full-scale war, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on May 10.
Bruce’s comments come as …
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Witkoff uses Kremlin translators in meetings with Putin, NBC reports
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, relied on translators from the Kremlin in his meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, NBC News reported on May 10, citing a U.S. official and two Western …
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Kyiv, European allies pledge harsher sanctions on Russia's banking, energy sectors if Moscow refuses ceasefire
President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland agreed on May 10 to impose additional sanctions against Russia if the Kremlin does not accept their proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
U.K. …
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Putin calls on Ukraine to begin direct talks in Istanbul next week as Victory Day 'truce' ends
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia is inviting Ukraine to engage in direct talks in Istanbul beginning May 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on May 11 in a press conference marking the end of …
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US approves transfer of 125 long-range missiles, 100 Patriots from Germany to Ukraine, NYT reports
The United States has approved the transfer of 125 long-range artillery rockets and 100 Patriot air defense missiles from Germany to Ukraine, the New York Times (NYT) reported on May 10.
The American-made weapons cannot be exported, even by a country …
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Pope Leo XIV condemns Russia's 'imperialist' invasion of Ukraine
The newly appointed Pope Leo XIV spoke out against Russia’s continued war against Ukraine in an interview on May 9.
Speaking with Peruvian news outlet Semanario Expresión, Pope Leo condemned Russia’s war against Ukraine, characterizing it …