The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Zelenskyy repeats vow to wait in Turkey for face-to-face talks with Putin

Ukrainian president says if Russian leader does not arrive it will indicate ‘that he does not want to end the war’

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025

Kurds See Ball In Ankara's Court After PKK Says Disbanding

All eyes were on the Turkish government Tuesday with the Kurds and their supporters looking for confidence-building steps a day after the PKK militant group announced its dissolution, ending its four-decade insurgency.

International Business Times · May 13, 2025

European economist says Russia's economy is strained due to the Ukraine war and sanctions

A leading economist has been telling EU finance ministers that Russia’s economy is under growing strain as its invasion of Ukraine drags on

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

What can actually happen at Turkey peace talks after Putin and Trump’s snub?

A Ukrainian delegation including defence minister Rustem Umerov faces off against a second-tier team in Istanbul

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Why Trump’s offer to mediate on Kashmir is so awkward for India

ANALYSIS: Both India and Pakistan have welcomed a US-brokered ceasefire in their simmering conflict, but the Narendra Modi government would rather end any external inputs there. Namita Singh in Delhi explains why

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Kurdish leader Ocalan told the PKK to disband, it did: Here’s what to know

PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan is leading peace efforts to end a Kurdish armed rebellion against Turkiye after four decades.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2025

Russia launches smallest nighttime attack on Ukraine in months in run-up to possible peace talks

Russia launched 10 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, the Ukrainian air force said Tuesday

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Russia is responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, global aviation agency's council finds

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization has found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine with the loss of 298 lives more than a decade ago

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,174

These are the key events on day 1,174 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Next stop Istanbul after Trump scatters ceasefire choreography

Zelenskyy schedules Turkey trip, challenging Putin to attend, with US president saying he might go too; UN body blames Russia for MH17. What we know on day 1,175

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025