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Ukraine negotiations with Trump? Putin is under pressure: Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine could take place as early as Thursday in Istanbul ...
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Putin won’t dare meet Zelenskyy, says EU’s Kallas: EU high representative predicts Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled for Thursday will fall through.
politico.eu/article/putin-zelenskyy-kallas-peace-ceasefire-ukraine-russia-invasion-war/

Ukraine’s Zelensky Challenges Russia’s Putin to Face-to-Face Meeting at Peace Talks in Turkey
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No Response Yet From Putin on Turkey Meeting – Kyiv: No response yet from Putin about facing Zelensky directly in Turkey on Thursday, and possibly Trump ...
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Ukraine's Zelensky insists on face-to-face talks with Putin in Istanbul: The planned talks have become the main focus of peace efforts led by US President Donald ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/560930/ukraine-s-zelensky-insists-on-face-to-face-talks-with-putin-in-istanbul
‘Political Victory or Nothing’: Zelensky Sets Terms for Meeting Putin: In an interview with Libération and other European outlets, Zelensky demands an immediate ...
kyivpost.com/post/52598

Trump offers to join Russia-Ukraine direct peace talks in Istanbul: Zelenskyy welcomes the US leader’s initiative, insists Putin should also be in the Turkish ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/13/trumps-offer-to-join-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-triggers-diplomacy

Ukraine war latest: Germany threatens 'significant tightening' of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-germany-threatens-significant-tightening-of-russia-sanctions-ahead-of-ukraine-peace-talks/

Trump says he's unsure whether Putin will attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey as Kremlin stays silent
kyivindependent.com/trump-unsure-whether-putin-will-attend-peace-talks-in-turkey-as-kremlin-stays-silent/

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,175: These are the key events on day 1,175 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1175
As Russia and Ukraine prepare for possible direct talks, cue President Trump: There are lots of unknowns ahead of potential direct talks between Russia and ...
npr.org/2025/05/13/nx-s1-5397198/russia-ukraine-talks-turkey-trump

Ukraine War Live Ticker: +++ 2:35 p.m. Kremlin: Ultimatums for Ukraine ceasefire are "unacceptable" +++
n-tv.de/politik/14-35-Kreml-Ultimaten-fuer-Ukraine-Waffenruhe-sind-inakzeptabel--article23143824.html

Ukraine's next steps will be based on who Russia sends to peace talks, Zelensky says
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-next-steps-will-be-based-on-who-russia-sends-to-peace-talks-zelensky-says/

Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin rejects 30-day ceasefire proposal: Ukraine's air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy ...
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Russian leader Putin in Ankara on Thursday for talks
mb.com.ph/2025/05/13/ukraines-zelenskyy-says-he-will-be-waiting-for-russian-leader-putin-in-ankara-on-thursday-for-talks
Zelenskyy demands Putin attend Istanbul talks, Trump considers joining the summit - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/13/zelenskyy-demands-putin-attend-istanbul-talks-trump-considers-joining-the-summit/

'Not what Putin was expecting' — What we know (and don't know) about Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul
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What to know about this week's possible talks in Istanbul to end Russia's war in Ukraine
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Inside Putin's mind - and how he plans to outsmart Trump: Ahead of peace talks in Turkey, the 'manipulative' Russian president has been secretive about ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/inside-putins-mind-outsmart-trump-3693622

Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire before talks, major EU powers demand: EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas accuses Vladimir Putin of ‘playing games’ with bid ...
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-must-agree-ukraine-ceasefire-before-talks-eu-leader-warn/

Russian attacks continued after ceasefire kicked in, says Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities said Russian attacks against Ukraine continued on Monday ...
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2025-05-12-russian-attacks-continued-after-ceasefire-kicked-in-says-ukraine/
Trump says Putin would like him to attend Ukraine meeting | DPA: US President Donald Trump says he is keeping his options open until the last minute as to ...
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Behind the Diplomatic Curtain: Kremlin Plays for Suspense as World Waits for Putin to Meet Zelensky
themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/14/behind-the-diplomatic-curtain-kremlin-plays-for-suspense-as-world-waits-for-putin-to-meet-zelensky-a89085

Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin rejects ceasefire: More than 100 drones had been launched towards Ukraine, said the Ukrainian air force on Monday.
1news.co.nz/2025/05/12/russian-drones-attack-ukraine-after-kremlin-rejects-ceasefire/

Ahead of possible negotiations on ending the Ukraine war: Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum
fr.de/politik/ukraine-news-ende-des-ukraine-kriegs-sanktionen-verhandlungen-tuerkei-selenskyj-putin-ticker-zr-93727715.html

Zelensky Throws Down the Gauntlet to Putin: Putin has not yet answered Zelensky's call for a face-to-face meeting in Turkey, which Trump is calling for.
newsweek.com/zelensky-throws-down-gauntlet-putin-2071435

ISW: Russian officials lay groundwork for Putin to reject Istanbul talks he himself demanded - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/13/isw-russian-officials-lay-groundwork-for-putin-to-reject-istanbul-talks-he-himself-demanded/

Donald Trump says he may join Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul: No confirmation of whether Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/05/14/russia-ukraine-and-us-prepare-for-peace-talks-in-istanbul/

TIMELINE – Road to Istanbul talks: How the Russia-Ukraine war has unfolded: Pivotal incidents and key moments since a war with significant global consequences ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/timeline-road-to-istanbul-talks-how-the-russia-ukraine-war-has-unfolded-3702218

Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks: "I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally ...
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Trump says 'possibility' he will go to Turkey talks if Putin does: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said there was a possibility he would head to Turkey ...
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Russia, Ukraine set for first direct talks since war began with U.S. present
washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/13/russia-direct-talks-ukraine-istanbul/

Zelensky Ready to Meet in Turkey, But Putin ‘Strangely Silent’: Zelensky says he’s ready for direct talks with Putin in Turkey, but the Russian ruler remains ...
kyivpost.com/post/52523

Zelenskyy: Meeting with Putin must yield "political victory" not just talks - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/14/zelenskyy-meeting-with-putin-must-yield-political-victory-not-just-talks/

Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal: The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy ...
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russian-drones-attack-ukraine-after-kremlin-turns-ceasefire-121703011

Ukraine war: Selensky wants to meet Putin in Turkey: There is now movement in diplomacy: Ukrainian President Zelenskyi wants to meet Russian President Putin in ...
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Ukraine president says Putin scared of face-to-face talks: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he would attend talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2025/05/14/ukraine-president-says-putin-scared-of-face-to-face-talks

Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal: Ukraine's air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-peace-talks-e9f4832b8cbae8c40f4cfed3de3c678f

Zelenskyy says he is willing to meet Putin in Istanbul for peace talks: The Ukrainian president said on Sunday he expected Russia to confirm a ceasefire starting ...
euronews.com/2025/05/11/zelenskyy-and-putin-to-meet-in-turkiye-on-thursday-possibly

Live: Zelensky says ‘will be waiting’ to meet Putin for talks in Turkey: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said he “will be waiting” to meet ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250511-live-war-ukraine-historic-turning-point-erdogan-macron

Zelenskyy says he is ready to fly to Istanbul for ceasefire talks with Putin: Ukraine's president says he is scheduled to meet his Turkish counterpart in Ankara ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/zelenskyy-says-he-is-ready-to-fly-to-istanbul-for-ceasefire-talks-with-putin-3702174

'I will be waiting for Putin': Ukraine's Zelensky ready for talks, but only if Russia agrees to a ceasefire
wionews.com/world/i-will-be-waiting-for-putin-ukraines-zelensky-ready-for-talks-but-only-if-russia-agrees-to-a-ceasefire-9058550

Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey 'personally' for ceasefire talks
npr.org/2025/05/12/nx-s1-5395538/zelenskyy-putin-ukraine-russia-ceasefire-turkey

Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders: Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept ...
theguardian.com/world/2025/may/10/leaders-britain-france-germany-poland-arrive-kyiv-ukraine

Zelensky Urges Trump to Make Putin Meeting Happen: Zelensky said that the West should impose massive sanctions if Putin skips the meeting ...
deccanchronicle.com/world/europe/zelensky-urges-trump-to-make-putin-meeting-happen-1878736

Zelensky agrees to Putin-proposed meeting in Turkey after Trump demands they negotiate end of war
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-putin-ukraine-russia-war-b2748854.html

Erdogan says efforts to end Ukraine war at ‘turning point’: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday told Russian and French leaders that a “historic ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/05/11/turkey-ready-to-host-russiaukraine-negotiations-erdogan-tells-macron

Ukraine's Zelenskyy welcomes Russian offer for peace talks but says ceasefire must come first
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Trump puts pressure on Kiev: Selenskyj: will "wait for Putin" in Turkey: Putin responds to the West's call for a ceasefire in Ukraine without preconditions with ...
n-tv.de/politik/Selenskyj-Werde-in-der-Tuerkei-auf-Putin-warten-article25760350.html

Trump could join Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey: Zelenskyy welcomes prospect of US president participating in event in Istanbul
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Ukraine War Live Ticker: +++ 7:18 PM Zelensky: Will "wait for Putin" in Turkey on Thursday +++
n-tv.de/politik/19-18-Selenskyj-Werde-am-Donnerstag-in-der-Tuerkei-auf-Putin-warten--article23143824.html

Zelenskyy accuses Putin of being 'scared' of face-to-face peace talks in Türkiye: The Ukrainian president says he will be waiting for Mr Putin for face-to-face ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-05-13/zelenskyy-will-only-attend-peace-talks-if-putin-takes-part/105288868
‘I will be waiting’: Zelensky urges Putin to meet him in Turkey for peace talks: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to ...
thehill.com/policy/international/5294847-zelensky-urges-putin-meeting-turkey/

Zelensky insists he will only join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey this week if Putin is present
cnn.com/2025/05/12/europe/trump-russia-ukraine-talks-turkey-intl-hnk

Vladimir Putin: Failed negotiations would only benefit him: Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to meet with Vladimir Putin in Istanbul. But negotiations would run ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/wladimir-putin--gescheiterte-verhandlungen-wuerden-ihm-nur-nutzen--35721492.html

Likely Trump show at Istanbul talks triggers diplomacy overdrive: U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to participate in proposed Ukraine-Russia peace talks set ...
dailysabah.com/world/europe/likely-trump-show-at-istanbul-talks-triggers-diplomacy-overdrive

Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 13:01 Merz also says: No negotiation without ceasefire +++
n-tv.de/politik/13-01-Auch-Merz-sagt-Ohne-Waffenruhe-keine-Verhandlung--article23143824.html

Russia responds to ceasefire call with drone attacks: Kyiv and Moscow are trying to ensure the other side annoys Donald Trump first.
politico.eu/article/russia-respond-ukraine-ceasefire-drone-attack/

Ukraine war: Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine: After three years of war, Russian President Putin is proposing direct talks with Ukraine ...
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Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 ...
cnbc.com/2025/05/11/putin-proposes-direct-peace-talks-with-ukraine-after-3-years-of-war.html

Zelenskyy Hopes For Ceasefire, Says He'll Personally Wait For Putin In Turkey: Ukraine and its European allies have demanded Russia accept an unconditional ...
huffpost.com/entry/ukraine-zelenskyy-hopes-ceasefire-putin-turkey-russia_n_6820e1c4e4b0108bb6b73874

Ukrainian president welcomes Russian overtures but insists on ceasefire before peace talk
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-2b3d2fad88436c5406ea63f81ac554ef

Merz rejects Putin's "counter-proposal," Zelenskyy sets a clear condition: Kyiv, with Western backing, is demanding a 30-day ceasefire from Moscow starting ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/merz-haelt-ukraine-waffenstillstand-in-zwei-tagen-fuer-moeglich_21f98b0d-72b1-49a1-b8f9-17b739ba7743.html

Putin proposes direct Ukraine talks 'without preconditions': The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland said their proposal for a 30-day ...
1news.co.nz/2025/05/11/ukraines-allies-urge-putin-to-pick-ceasefire-or-face-new-sanctions/

Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal but promises talks
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/russian-drones-attack-ukraine-after-the-kremlin-turns-down-a-ceasefire-prop/
ISW: Kremlin portrays Ukraine surrender terms as reasonable peace offer to manipulate Western opinion - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/12/isw-kremlin-portrays-ukraine-surrender-terms-as-reasonable-peace-offer-to-manipulate-western-opinion/

Zelenskyy to meet with Erdogan in Ankara, ready to fly to Putin in Istanbul - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/13/zelenskyy-to-meet-with-erdogan-in-ankara-ready-to-fly-to-putin-in-istanbul/

Ukraine and Russia appear deadlocked over next steps in effort to end the war: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday welcomed Russia’s offer for ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/ukraine-and-russia-appear-deadlocked-over-next-steps-in-effort-to-end-the-war

Ukraine War: "I will wait for Putin" - | Zelenskyy agrees to talks in Turkey: Donald Trump calls on Ukraine to agree to Vladimir Putin's proposal for peace ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article256101784/Ukraine-Krieg-Werde-auf-Putin-warten-Selenskyj-stimmt-Gespraech-in-der-Tuerkei-zu.html

Trump urges Ukraine to meet with Russia in Turkey to negotiate ‘a possible end to the bloodbath’
thehill.com/policy/defense/5294531-trump-ukraine-russia-meeting-turkey/

On May 15 in Istanbul: Putin proposes direct talks with Kyiv: Russia does not respond to an ultimatum from Ukraine and its supporters for a 30-day ceasefire ...
n-tv.de/politik/Putin-schlaegt-Direkt-Gespraeche-mit-Kiew-vor-article25759398.html

Zelensky offers to meet Putin ‘personally’ for Ukraine peace talks: Zelensky had said Ukraine would be ready for talks, but only after Moscow agreed to the ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/zelensky-says-he-will-meet-putin-after-trump-tells-him-not-to-await-truce
Shortly after Putin's offer of talks: Russia attacks Kyiv with drones: Merz no longer wants to publicly discuss specific arms deliveries for Ukraine + What ...
tagesspiegel.de/internationales/liveblog/russland-greift-kiew-mit-drohnen-an-4309180.html

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Russian leader Putin in Ankara on Thursday for talks - CNC3
cnc3.co.tt/ukraines-zelenskyy-says-he-will-be-waiting-for-russian-leader-putin-in-ankara-on-thursday-for-talks/

Zelensky Says He “Expects” Putin for In-Person Meeting in Turkey This Week: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Russian President Vladimir ...
democracynow.org/2025/5/12/headlines/zelensky_says_he_expects_putin_for_in_person_meeting_in_turkey_this_week

Erdoğan also calls on Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine: Ukraine and Europe are calling for an immediate ceasefire. Russia is responding with an offer for ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/erdogan-fordert-putin-ebenfalls-zu-ukraine-waffenruhe-auf-li.2323887

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia must agree to ceasefire before holding peace talks
ft.com/content/c995b3d1-c351-4837-a4f3-b1d6344311b1

Ukraine War: Putin proposes direct talks to Kyiv next week: Kyiv is demanding a 30-day ceasefire from Moscow starting Monday. A visit by Western allies to ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-krieg-putin-schlaegt-kiew-direkte-gespraeche-naechste-woche-vor/100127493.html
Ukraine reports Russian attacks after proposed ceasefire: Ukrainian authorities have said Russian attacks against Ukraine have continued, including an overnight ...
rte.ie/news/ukraine/2025/0512/1512373-ukraine-russia/

Ukraine and its allies push for a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday : KYIV, Ukraine — In a show of unity in Kyiv on Saturday, leaders from four major European ...
nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/ukraine-allies-push-ceasefire-rcna206015

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