The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Who are the diplomats Russia and Ukraine are sending to peace talks in Istanbul?

The delegations – not due to include Zelenskyy or Putin – are comprised of a mix of high-profile Ukrainians and lesser-known Russians

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

North Macedonia’s path toward full EU membership stalled by impasse with Bulgaria

European Council President António Costa has called on North Macedonia to change its constitution to include the Bulgarian minority as a way for the country to continue its path toward full European Union membership

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Sage sees profits jump but signals more ‘uncertain’ global backdrop

Chief executive Steve Hare said strong demand for AI technology was helping boost business.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Trump tells US troops in Qatar that he will ‘have to think’ about running in 2028

The president has repeatedly hinted he plans to run again, which would require him to overcome a significant constitutional obstacle

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales

Walmart’s first quarter profit slipped and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Florida to execute serial killer linked to OJ Simpson case who once claimed 70 victims

Glen Rogers was nicknamed the ‘Casanova Killer’ or ‘Cross Country Killer’

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

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.

Euronews · May 15, 2025

Who is heading up Putin’s ‘theatre prop’ peace delegation in the Turkey talks?

Leading the delegation is Vladimir Medinsky, who is behind a new history textbook for schools which reflect Putin's historical view

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Russia grabs a bit more of Ukraine as it heads into peace talks

On eve of Istanbul talks, Moscow ignored a call for a 30-day ceasefire and showed signs of preparing for new offensives.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025

Vladimir Medinsky: Russia's History Hawk Leading Talks With Kyiv

Russia's former culture minister and Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky took part in failed talks with Ukraine at the start of Moscow's invasion in 2022 and has built a career promoting an ultra-patriotic version of Russian history.

International Business Times · May 15, 2025