Trump says Putin call went ‘very well’ and suggests talks between Russia and Ukraine will start ‘immediately’ American president suggests the talks could be hosted at the Vatican The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Moscow outlaws Amnesty International for ‘Russophobia’ amid Ukraine war Amnesty International said the decision taken by Moscow is part of its ‘broader effort to silence dissent’. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025
15 EU countries call for 'renewed' ties with Russia's closest allies to secure ceasefire In a joint letter led by Austria, 15 member states pitch a "renewed, targeted and joint global diplomatic outreach effort" to strengthen leverage on Russia. Euronews · May 19, 2025
Trump To Call Putin In Push For Ukraine Ceasefire Donald Trump will speak by phone Monday with Russia's Vladimir Putin as part of the US leader's effort to end the grinding war set off by Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. International Business Times · May 19, 2025
What to expect from the Putin-Trump phone call to end Ukraine war ‘bloodbath’ The phone call between the US and Russian leaders closely follows Moscow launching its largest drone strike against Ukraine and warnings of a ballistic missile test The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Trump To Hold Call With Putin In Push For Ukraine Ceasefire US President Donald Trump will hold a phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday as part of his long-running effort to end the war set off by Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. International Business Times · May 19, 2025
Zelensky briefs US's Vance in Rome ahead of Trump-Putin telephone call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the upcoming telephone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a brief meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Rome on Sunday, a senior Ukrainian official told French news service AFP. Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025
Zelenskyy meets US vice-president ahead of call with Trump to discuss ending war Encounter between Ukrainian president and JD Vance comes after Russia launches largest attack since start of war The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
EU, UK leaders speak with Trump before his Putin call as Ukraine hit Leaders discuss an unconditional ceasefire and more sanctions on Russia as Ukraine laments ‘record’ drone barrage. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2025
Ukraine Says Russia Launched 'Record' Drone Barrage Ukraine on Sunday said that Russia had launched a record number of drones at the country overnight, targeting various regions, including that of the capital Kyiv, where a woman was killed. International Business Times · May 18, 2025
‘We will pay a huge price’: Ukraine fears war could drag on for years Kyiv officials believe Moscow is not interested in peace despite talks in Istanbul and Trump’s intervention The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, Merz vowed to continue to increase the pressure on Moscow with added sanctions. Euronews · May 17, 2025
Zelenskyy calls for tougher Moscow sanctions after deadly Russian strike on bus Ukraine’s president describes attack on minibus reportedly carrying mostly elderly women as ‘deliberate killing of civilians’ The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025
Kremlin cites past wars as it threatens long conflict in Ukraine Russian peace negotiator invokes Peter the Great’s 21-year struggle to defeat Sweden, as Putin is fond of doing The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025
The Independent UK · May 17, 2025 As political theater took center stage in Turkey, the war went on in Ukraine. Kyiv has few options Ukrainian officials and analysts say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has few options but to draw U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire against Vladimir Putin, while depending on Europe’s support
International Business Times · May 17, 2025 Nine Killed In Russian Drone Attack On Ukraine After Talks A Russian drone attack on a minibus carrying civilians killed nine people on Saturday, authorities said, a day after Moscow and Kyiv agreed a large-scale prisoner swap at talks in Turkey.
Al Jazeera · May 17, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,178 These are the key events on day 1,178 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv rallies support of allies after peace talks with Russia end without ceasefire Prisoner exchange agreed but no breakthrough at meeting as Keir Starmer says Moscow’s position ‘clearly unacceptable’ and EU readies new sanctions. What we know on day 1,179
Evening Standard · May 16, 2025 PM speaks to Trump, Zelensky and European allies to ‘align’ response to Russia It came as Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met face to face for the first time since Moscow’s invasion.
International Business Times · May 16, 2025 European Leaders Seek United Front With Trump On Ukraine Key European leaders sought Friday to project a united front with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine, after direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv wrapped up with no breakthrough on a ceasefire.
Euronews · May 16, 2025 Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without ceasefire, but future meetings agreed 'in principle' The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war. Nevertheless, a Russian spokesperson later floated the possibility of Putin and Zelenskyy meeting if negotiations reach "certain agreements."
The Independent UK · May 16, 2025 A senior Ukrainian official accuses Russia of making unacceptable demands at peace talks in Turkey A senior Ukrainian official at the peace talks in Istanbul accused Moscow of introducing “unacceptable demands” that had not been previously discussed, including calls for Kyiv’s forces to withdraw from large swaths of territory they control so a complete ceas efire to be implemented
Radio France Internationale · May 16, 2025 Russia and Ukraine hold first peace talks since 2022 The first direct talks on halting Russia's war on Ukraine in more than three years started on Friday in Istanbul, with low expectations the two sides will agree to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
Euronews · May 16, 2025 Crimea is Russia’s training ground for colonisation, Kyiv envoy says There is one topic on which Kyiv and Moscow will never agree, and yet, for both sides, this point is of the utmost importance — Crimea. Olha Kuryshko, the Ukrainian president’s permanent representative in Crimea, told Euronews that Russia implemented its 2014 techniques on all occupied territories.
Evening Standard · May 16, 2025 Ukraine war: Russia 'captures settlements' on frontline as direct talks to begin in Turkey Zelensky accuses Moscow of sending ‘theatre prop’ negotiating team to Turkey