Zelensky vows to do everything to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey: Russia has not yet said who it will send to Istanbul on Thursday and has refused to ...
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Key FactsZelensky Presses for Talks with Putin in Istanbul
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Ukrainian President Zelensky plans to travel to Ankara to meet with President Erdogan and engage in direct talks with Putin in Istanbul.
- Russia has yet to reveal who will travel to Istanbul, and Putin and Zelensky have not met since December 2019.
- Zelensky is seeking a 30-day ceasefire, while Russia focuses on long-term solutions and insists Ukraine must address prior demands.
- Leaders from Ukraine and its main allies are warning Russia of further sanctions if it fails to accept the ceasefire.
"We will do everything to ensure that this meeting takes place."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a hastily arranged briefing in Kyiv.
Putin will not travel to Istanbul for the summit with Zelensky - | Report: The Ukrainian president is challenging the Russian head of state to meet in person ...
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Poland to close Russian consulate in Kraków over Warsaw fire: Ministers say investigation proves Russian intelligence services were behind shopping centre blaze ...
theguardian.com/world/2025/may/12/poland-to-close-russian-consulate-krakow-warsaw-shopping-centre-fire
Key FactsPoland Accuses Russia of Shopping Centre Arson
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- Poland claims Russia is behind the fire at a Warsaw shopping centre.
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the arson was ordered by Russian special services.
- Polish authorities are collaborating with Lithuania to identify the perpetrators.
- Additionally, Poland announced the closure of the Russian consulate in Krakow.
"We now know for sure that the great fire of the Marywilska shopping centre in Warsaw was caused by arson ordered by the Russian special services."— Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk claimed on X.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, ten Russian drones were shot down overnight. ➡️ More Russian air strikes in Ukraine #EuropeNews
UN aviation agency finds Russia responsible for downing of MH17: All 298 people on board the Malaysia Airlines flight died after it was shot down by a ...
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Key FactsUN Agency Holds Russia Accountable for MH17 Downing
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- The UN aviation agency has determined that Russia was responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in July 2014.
- All 298 individuals on board were killed when the plane was struck by a Russian-made missile.
- The ICAO ruling states that Russia failed to meet its international obligations by not refraining from using weapons against civilian aircraft.
- The Australian and Dutch governments welcomed the ruling, urging Russia to acknowledge its responsibility and provide reparations.
"We call upon Russia to finally face up to its responsibility for this horrific act of violence and make reparations for its egregious conduct."— Penny Wong, Australia's foreign minister, in a statement following the ICAO's ruling.
Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Meet With Putin On Cease-Fire As Trump Offers To Join Ukraine Talks
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UN body finds Russia responsible for downed MH17 flight: Almost 300 people were killed when the Malaysian Airlines flight was shot down over Ukraine in 2022 ...
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Why Does Putin Suddenly Want Direct Peace Talks With Ukraine?: President Vladimir Putin’s proposed meeting between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators in Istanbul ...
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End of the Ukraine war: turmoil over Putin's plans - Wadephul threatens "consequences"
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Key FactsPolitical Turmoil Over Ceasefire in Ukraine Conflict
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- The AfD calls for consideration of Russia's security interests in peace negotiations.
- Chancellor Merz urges negotiations in Turkey and warns of sanctions if Putin does not agree.
- Selenskyj insists he will only meet with Putin and criticizes ongoing Russian attacks.
- China expresses support for a ceasefire and Ukraine negotiations, while the Kremlin rejects Western ultimatums.
"I admire the courage of Volodymyr Zelenskyy to do this now despite these most difficult circumstances."— Chancellor Friedrich Merz about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a press conference.
Vladimir Putin: Will he attend the Ukraine meeting with Zelenskyy in Istanbul?: A summit between Zelenskyy and Putin could take place in Istanbul on Thursday ...
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EU to intensify sanctions on Russia after ceasefire calls ignored: The Kremlin on Monday slammed EU leaders’ calls for a ceasefire as an “unacceptable ultimatum ...
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Ukrainian troops blow up new Russian rocket launcher: Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have reportedly destroyed one of Russia's newest multiple launch rocket ...
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Zelenskyy will head to Turkey for potential Putin meeting, top aide says: Ukraine calls Russian leader’s bluff.
politico.eu/article/ukraine-zelenskyy-will-head-turkey-meet-with-russia-putin/
End of the Ukraine war: Erdoğan's role in negotiations in Istanbul: For the first time since the Russian invasion, Zelenskyy and Putin are meeting in person ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100718160/ende-im-ukraine-krieg-erdogans-rolle-bei-verhandlungen-in-istanbul.html
Friedrich Merz, Emmanuel Macron, and Keir Starmer travel by train to Kyiv. The footage is causing a stir.
Ukraine war: Ceasefire deadline expired - | why Russia sanctions are not being imposed for the time being
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Key FactsGermany urges Russia to accept ceasefire or face sanctions
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- Germany set a deadline for Russia to respond to the ceasefire proposal by midnight, warning of new sanctions if ignored.
- Berlin emphasized coordination with European partners to prepare further sanctions should the Kremlin refuse the proposal.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness for direct talks with Putin while insisting on an unconditional ceasefire starting May 12.
- The Turkish Foreign Minister urged both Russia and Ukraine to meet promptly to declare a ceasefire, noting the current deadlock.
The clock is ticking — we still have 12 hours until the end of this day.— Stefan Kornelius, government spokesperson, during a briefing about the ceasefire proposal.
Peace talks in Turkey: Zelensky only wants to talk to Putin: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does not want to speak with any other Russian representatives ...
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Russia behind the MH17 downing in 2014 over Ukraine - | UN aviation agency: In July 2014, 298 people died when a Russian missile hit a Malaysia Airlines ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/russland-hinter-mh17-abschuss-2014-ueber-ukraine-un-luftfahrtbehoerde-li.2324330
Kremlin spokesman: Russia prepares for Ukraine talks in Istanbul: The Ukrainian president challenged the Russian head of state to meet him for a personal meeting ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/kremlsprecher-russland-bereitet-sich-auf-ukraine-gespraeche-in-istanbul-vor-li.2324036
Russia's war in Ukraine: Merz again threatens Putin with sanctions: "The ball is entirely in Russia's court," says Chancellor Merz with a view to the ...
spiegel.de/politik/russland-friedrich-merz-droht-wladimir-putin-erneut-mit-sanktionen-a-e936b5b5-4be5-4f62-bf42-f9a6687ac331
UK wants more say over fate of €200B in frozen Russian assets: The Brits believe transferring the funds into a special fund would be a step toward outright ...
politico.eu/article/uk-frozen-russian-assets-war-in-ukraine-belgium-euroclear/
Satellite images reveal disturbing Putin action at EU borders: Satellite images show suspicious Russian troop movements on the Finnish border ...
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Viral video: Macron hides a handkerchief - | and Russia is running a disinformation campaign
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When the Kolisnichenko family discovered their apartment in Crimea had a resident they knew nothing about, they soon realized Russia had seized their property ... Show more
Merz makes a statement to Putin: | "The ball is exclusively in Russia's court"
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Actor Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault: For the first time, Gérard Depardieu has been convicted of sexual assault. A Paris court imposed probation and ...
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Key FactsDepardieu Sentenced to 18 Months for Sexual Assault
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zofingertagblatt.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zofingertagblatt.ch
- Gérard Depardieu received an 18-month suspended sentence for sexually assaulting two women during a film shoot.
- The actor denied the allegations, while the prosecution urged the court to judge him fairly, separate from his status in French cinema.
- Depardieu plans to appeal the verdict as he is registered in the sex offenders' registry.
- The film industry is responding to these incidents with new measures to prevent sexual harassment, especially during the Cannes Film Festival.
I had to first learn to say 'no.'— Juliette Binoche, who will lead the Cannes Film Festival, spoke about her journey and the challenges she faced as an actress.
"You can't talk to Russia like that": Kremlin outraged by ultimatum for Ukraine ceasefire
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Ukraine War: Russia refuses ceasefire - | Europe plans consequences: The Kremlin rejects Kyiv's call for a ceasefire. European heads of state are planning ...
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Former FBI agent: Musk was the target of Russian agents: US billionaire Elon Musk is said to have been the target of Russian agents. They are said to have ...
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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
kyivindependent.com/if-putin-doesnt-come-to-turkey-it-will-be-last-signal-that-russia-doesnt-want-to-end-war-yermak-says/
Iran is preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit, Tehran says: Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin ...
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Trump envoy Witkoff: Ukraine war would not have broken out in 2020 without election fraud
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Key FactsWitkoff: Election Fraud Triggered Ukraine Conflict
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
- Steve Witkoff, the US Special Envoy for the Middle East, is pivotal in efforts to end the Ukraine war.
- He claims the conflict would not have occurred without alleged election fraud in 2020, aligning with Trump's statements.
- Witkoff noted that a US withdrawal from the conflict would have detrimental effects on Europe and Ukraine.
- The Kremlin is preparing for talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, but President Putin will not attend personally.
The President has said – and we believe him – that it is a stupid war. It should not have happened.— Steve Witkoff in an interview with Breitbart News regarding the war in Ukraine.
Will Putin and Zelenksy meet in Istanbul on Thursday?: At a possible meeting in Istanbul, Zelensky will speak to no one other than Putin himself ...
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Poland closes Russian consulate in Krakow over Warsaw mall blaze.: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has officially confirmed that the blaze was an act of arson ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/poland-closes-russian-consulate-in-krakow-over-warsaw-mall-blaze/
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Russian Spy Ring Jailed for Covert Operations Across Europe: Six Bulgarians, members of a Russian spy ring have been sentenced to over 50 years for using covert ...
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Macron, Merz and Starmer targeted by Russian 'cocaine' claims: The allegations that the leaders of France, Germany and the UK took drugs while on a train on ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/12/fact-check-macron-merz-and-starmer-targeted-by-russian-cocaine-claims
This is a Russian narrative — that I supposedly can’t speak with Putin — Zelensky
“No one but me can negotiate on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial ... Show more
Trump 'issued an ultimatum' to Ukraine, Russia to advance peace talks or face US exit, Witkoff says
kyivindependent.com/trump-issued-an-ultimatum-to-ukraine-russia-to-advance-peace-talks-or-face-us-exit-witkoff-says/
"We are waiting for Putin's agreement": German chancellor says sanctions depend on this week's "progress"
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War against Ukraine: Ultimatum expired - | what's next?: The ultimatum to Russia for a ceasefire has expired. What are the consequences now? And what is the ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/waffenruhe-verhandlungen-russland-ukraine-100.html
Talks between Putin and Zelensky: Trump holds out the prospect of participation: First, Trump forced Zelensky to agree to talks with Moscow even without a ...
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Russia threatens to 'neutralize' all NATO efforts against Moscow amid alliance drills in Lithuania
kyivindependent.com/russia-threatens-to-neutralize-all-nato-efforts-against-moscow-amid-alliances-exercises-in-lithuania/
Times of Oman May 12
Russian President Putin to visit India following PM Modi's invitation during bilateral talks
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Poll: Even China is more popular: Trump is massively damaging the US's reputation.
n-tv.de/politik/Trump-schadet-massiv-dem-Ansehen-der-USA-article25762212.html
Key FactsKremlin Leverages Influencers to Russify Mariupol
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- A CNN investigation reveals that residents of Mariupol, now under Russian control for three years, are being trained in new media programs and "blogger schools" linked to the Russian state.
- Kremlin-backed officials encourage local content creators to present a more positive image of life under Russian rule, while the severe destruction caused by the war is often overlooked.
- Social media is being utilized to promote the reconstruction and Russification of the city, as Ukrainian officials strive to communicate the reality of destruction and humanitarian crises.
- Despite Russia's efforts to project an image of rebuilding, the actual situation in Mariupol remains challenging, with many residents not returning and inadequate housing available.
"This propaganda, these made-up clips that they are doing now in Mariupol, will not help. Russia has committed a crime in Mariupol, and the people of Mariupol know it."— Vadym Boichenko, the Ukrainian exiled mayor of Mariupol, spoke about the pro-Russian content in an interview with CNN.
Debate about Ukraine aid: Chancellor Merz's new Taurus tactic is just as sensitive
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Poland to shut Russian consulate after Moscow found to be behind Warsaw arson attack
abc.net.au/news/2025-05-13/poland-shuts-down-russian-embassy-after-shopping-centre-attack/105284514
Russia's new cruise missile has parts from Ukraine allies: intelligence: Parts from South Korea, Japan, and the US were found in Russia's new "Banderol" ...
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UN aviation agency blames Russia for 2014 downing of airliner over Ukraine: The UN aviation agency blamed Russia Monday for the downing of a Malaysian jetliner ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/05/13/un-aviation-agency-blames-russia-for-2014-downing-of-airliner-over-ukraine
Reisner's view of the front: | "The Russians are stuck in the barbed wire": Negotiations in Istanbul? From Colonel Markus Reisner's perspective ...
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Meinl-Reisinger: "Blocking all aid deliveries to Gaza is simply not possible": Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger urges Israel to comply with international ...
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Zelenskyy Says Ready To Meet Putin In Turkey, But Insists On May 12 Cease-Fire: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready to meet Russian ...
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UK sentences six Bulgarians for spying on behalf of Russian intelligence - Euromaidan Press
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Russian attacks continued after ceasefire kicked in, says Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities said Russian attacks against Ukraine continued on Monday ...
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Ultimatums "unacceptable": Peskov: | "You can't talk to Russia like that": The West is increasing pressure on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire ...
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Lithuania’s former president says Istanbul talks are Putin’s way of stalling for time
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Wildfires spread in Russia's Far East; Buryatia declares regional emergency: Russia's Buryatia Republic declared a state of emergency on May 13 over ...
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Europe braces for worst with Russian troop buildup on Finland border: All eyes are on the Finnish border where a buildup of Russian troops and military hardware ...
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Russia’s contradictory messaging on Pope Francis’s death — and the strategy behind it
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Iran Preparing for Putin Visit, Tehran Says: Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran's government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani ...
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Putin has ignored UK and EU ceasefire demands - what it means for peace in Ukraine
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E.U. Leaders Demand Russia Accept Ukraine Cease-fire by End of Day: The Kremlin brushed off the threat of further sanctions, saying that “the language of ...
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Bulgarian boss of Russian spy circle gets 10 years in UK prison: Roussev, who worked out of a former guesthouse in the English seaside resort town of Great ...
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EU told to set up agency to fight Russian bots, election interference: Democracy in the EU is under threat from Russian-backed foreign information manipulation.
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George Simion: „Kein einziger Leu für andere Länder“ - PolandDaily24.com: George Simion, der Präsidentschaftskandidat der nationalistischen rumänischen Partei ...
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Zelensky will only meet with Putin — not other officials — if direct talks are held in Turkey, according to a statement from the Office of the President of ... Show more
Xi Jinping has Vladimir Putin over a barrel : Despite a show of comradely solidarity in Moscow, the two are not equal partners
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