Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing for a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during upcoming negotiations in Istanbul, emphasizing the importance of discussing a total ceasefire and a comprehensive prisoner exchange.

"We cannot expect to agree on everything immediately. It is impossible, as we have different life perspectives. Nevertheless, we must find a way to end the war. There are issues we need to agree on, though technical details can be discussed later. …

In a nighttime assault on May 14, the Russian military launched Shahed drones against Ukraine, triggering air raid alerts in several regions, which led to numerous explosions. The first drones entered the airspace over Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions around 10:30 p.m., according to the Ukrainian Air Force Command.

A series of explosions rocked Kropyvnytskyi that night, with the first blast occurring at 4:19 a.m., followed by 15 more over the next 10 minutes.

Approaching midnight, Russian …

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has stated he intends to personally persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in planned peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul. Lula da Silva plans to make a stop in Moscow on his return journey from China to Brazil and will "try to talk" to Putin, as he told journalists in Beijing on Wednesday, May 14.

"I have no problem saying: 'Hey, Comrade Putin, go to Istanbul and negotiate, for heaven’s sake,'" he said. The Brazilian President …

Since early May, Port Sudan has been hit by a series of intensive drone strikes, primarily targeting critical infrastructure—believed to be the work of insurgents affiliated with the "Rapid Support Forces" (RSF). Among the sites hit are crucial fuel depots, power stations, and notably, the city's airport. One significant target has been the Russian naval base dubbed "Flamingo," which is currently under construction along the coast of the Red Sea, reports Russian Telegram channel Rybar. …

Even if a peace agreement is reached between Ukraine and Russia, the European Union will not resume imports of Russian energy, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen announced Tuesday during a meeting with European energy ministers in Warsaw.

The European Union is committed to its stance: "We do not want energy supplies from Russia in the future. We do not want them now and we will not want them after a peace deal."

In early May, the European Commission unveiled a plan to completely phase out …

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 Kyiv regime" and will push for the recognition of occupied Ukrainian territories as part of the Russian Federation.

"The issues remain unchanged... Specifically addressing the root causes of this conflict, resolving matters related to the …

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 Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and foreign ministers from EU member states and the UK.

This financial boost is earmarked for the development of Ukraine's air defense systems, and the purchase of domestic weaponry under the so-called Danish …

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 drones against Ukraine in the early hours of Tuesday, a number more than 10 times lower than the preceding two nights, as reported by the UAF. This reduction comes amidst calls from Ukraine’s European partners for Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire …