Ukraine
Ukraine calls on allies to put pressure on Russia immediately after negotiations
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Just hours after its first direct talks with Russia, Ukraine has called on its Western allies to increase pressure on Moscow.
Ukraine continues to damage strategic fighters
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The Ukrainian army has repeatedly damaged F-16 and Su-27 fighters in recent campaigns, most of which were shot down during clashes with Russian forces.
Germany extinguishes hopes of receiving Taurus missiles from Ukraine soon
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The German Chancellor said that the country currently has no plans to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles - the type of weapon that Mr. Zelensky is eager to receive.
Russia takes over 2 more settlements in Ukraine, fierce fighting on the entire front
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Russia declares to occupy two more settlements in Ukraine. Kiev said fighting was still ongoing across the front lines.
NATO shaken by suspected corruption of weapons and aid to Ukraine
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NATO faces serious corruption suspectations related to the procurement of weapons for aid to Ukraine.
Russian soldiers set up flags marking control of Torskoye and Donetsk regions
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The Russian military has taken control of the Torskoye region of Donetsk.
Russia declares readiness to make progress, waiting for Ukraine in Istanbul
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Russia has said it is ready for possible agreements in the peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, starting at 10am on May 16 local time.
VFF delegation attends the 75th FIFA Congress
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On May 15, a delegation of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) led by President Tran Quoc Tuan arrived in Paraguay to attend the 75th FIFA Festival.
EU resolutely denies the possibility of stationing troops in Ukraine
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The Polish Foreign Minister said that there would be no Polish soldiers stationed in Ukraine, even if the country participated in the post-conflict reconstruction plan.
EU withdraws incentives, applies tariffs again on Ukrainian goods
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The EU is preparing to re-impose tariffs on Ukrainian agricultural products after the current tax exemption ends on June 6.
Following Russian UAV hunters on duty at night
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Soldiers of the Russian mobile drone anti-aircraft group are tasked with destroying Ukrainian UAVs in the Kharkov direction.
Unexpected developments before the Russia-Ukraine negotiations
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Russian and US officials confirmed that the presidents of the two countries will not attend a meeting in Turkey on May 15, while the Ukrainian president is en route to the event.
An EU country declares to stop military aid to Ukraine
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French President Emmanuel Macron frankly admitted that Paris has reached the limit in military aid to Ukraine.
Today Russia and Ukraine hold direct talks
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Russia and Ukraine resumed direct talks in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, on May 15, after more than three years of interruption.
US unexpectedly mentioned Europe's plan to send troops to Ukraine
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The US may bring to the Moscow-Kiev meeting in Istanbul a clause, including a plan to send troops to Ukraine from several European countries.
