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Trump’s lifting of Syria sanctions is a win for Turkey, too – pointing to outsized role middle powers can play in regional affairs

President Donald Trump announced while in Saudi Arabia on May 14, 2025, that the United States would lift sanctions on Syria. The turnaround was a huge victory for the government of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa as he attempts to consolidate power nearly six months on from his movement’s stunning toppling…

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Trump confirms phone calls with Putin and Zelensky to take place on Monday

The phone calls come after Putin no-showed peace talks over Ukraine in Turkey

The Independent UK

Top Director Akin Slams Turkey's 'Mobster' Leaders Over Arrests

Acclaimed film director Fatih Akin said he fears ending up behind bars if he returns to Turkey, with his manager there in jail accused of attempting to overthrow the government.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

International Business Times

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."

Euronews

Russia and Ukraine agree to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war – but fail to secure peace in Turkey talks

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky reaches out to Donald Trump after talks in Turkey were over in less than two hours

The Independent UK

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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

The Independent UK

'Killing needs to stop,' says US top diplomat Rubio as Russia-Ukraine peace talks start but Putin snubs them

The Russian president earlier proposed direct talks with Ukraine but then rejected speaking to Volodymyr Zelensky face-to-face and stayed away from a meeting in Istanbul

Evening Standard

Turkey enters South Asia conflict zone with drones, diplomacy and ideological ambitions

Last week, as hundreds of drones from Pakistan infiltrated India’s Western front, residents in border towns watched in fear, red lights flashing across the night skies with an eerie whirring sound.

Newslaundry

Ukraine calls for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting as ‘next step’ after officials hold first talks since 2022 – as it happened

The head of Russia’s delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said his side was ‘generally satisfied’ with Friday’s meeting

The Guardian - AU

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

Evening Standard

Iran, European Powers To Hold Nuclear Talks In Turkey

Iran is set to hold talks with Britain, France and Germany in Turkey on Friday, after US President Donald Trump said a nuclear deal with Tehran was "getting close".

International Business Times

Ukraine war briefing: Putin stays home and fires a general instead of peace talks

Gen. Oleg Salyukov is the latest high-ranking military figure to be dismissed; Germany’s Merz says EU sanctions on Russia ready for Tuesday. What we know on day 1,178

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10 Alternative Travel Destinations For Indians to Consider Amid Turkey and Azerbaijan Boycott

Faced with shifting travel considerations regarding Turkey and Azerbaijan, Indian travellers have a wide array of welcoming and wonderful alternatives awaiting exploration.

The Independent UK

Trump declares Ukraine peace deal won’t happen until he and Putin ‘get together’ after Turkey talks fiasco

Volodymyr Zelensky says the Russian leader’s failure to attend talks in Turkey shows he is not serious about ending Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

International Business Times

NATO On Track To Strike Spending Deal To Please Trump

NATO appears headed for a compromise deal at a summit next month to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand to spend five percent of GDP on defence, as heavyweights Germany and France got on board Thursday.

Latin Times

Trump Downplays Putin Not Showing Up For Ukraine Talks: 'I Didn't Think It Was Possible If I'm Not There'

Trump downplayed Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to not show up for peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey.

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Evening Standard

PM accuses Putin of ‘dragging feet’ in peace talks over no-show for Zelensky

The Prime Minister accused Moscow’s leader of ‘standing in the way’ of a truce after his no-show in Turkey.

The Independent UK

Zelensky hits out at Putin after landing in Turkey for Ukraine and Russia peace talks

Volodymr Zelensky hit out at Vladimir Putin as the Ukrainian president arrived in Turkey for Ukraine and Russia peace talks.

Euronews

Ukraine to send its delegation to Istanbul talks with Russia, Zelenskyy not going

Ukraine’s president confirmed that he has agreed to send the delegation to Istanbul for a lower-level talk with Russia’s representatives, but he will not be present there himself.

The Independent UK

Watch live: Zelensky holds press conference after Putin shuns Russia Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

Watch live as Volodymyr Zelensky holds a press conference after Vladimir Putin shuned Russia Ukraine peace talks in Turkey on Thursday (15 May).

The Independent UK

Watch live: Trump addresses troops at Qatari air base after skipping Ukraine Russia peace talks

Watch live as Donald Trump speaks from a Qatari air base after skipping the Ukraine Russia peace talks in Turkey on Thursday (15 May).

The Independent UK

NATO weighs a US demand to massively hike defense spending as some struggle to meet the current goal

NATO foreign ministers are debating a U.S. demand to massively ramp up defense investment to 5% of gross domestic product over the next 7 years

Evening Standard

Lammy: Russia sending ‘low-level’ officials to Ukraine talks as Putin stays away

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Nato allies would ‘stand by Ukraine’.

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