Putin not included on Russia’s list for Ukraine talks in Turkiye Negotiators had hoped to have direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin in Turkiye. Al Jazeera · May 14, 2025
EU agrees new sanctions on Russia and threatens more if Putin refuses ceasefire The new package of EU sanctions comes one day before a direct round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey. Euronews · May 14, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,175 These are the key events on day 1,175 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · May 14, 2025
France leads EU push for tougher Russia sanctions amid ceasefire stalemate France is spearheading a renewed European effort to impose sweeping new sanctions on Russia, linking economic pressure to the urgent push for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · May 14, 2025
Ukraine’s diplomatic checkmate, and where it leaves Putin | Radio Schuman All eyes will be on Turkey this Thursday, where peace talks between Russia's and Ukraine's presidents are slated to occur. Will Putin show face? And if he doesn't, where does this leave him? Euronews · May 14, 2025
Wednesday briefing: Is Zelenskyy playing political poker – or Russian roulette? In today’s newsletter: the Ukraine president’s call for Putin to meet him in person represents a huge gamble in the prospect of peace The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: A timeline of peace talks in 3-year quest to end conflict If both Putin and Zelenskyy sit down with each other, it would be a first in the 3-year-old war The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
French President Macron returns to national stage with big words but few concrete announcements In a three-hour televised interview, Emmanuel Macron made his return to the national spotlight after keeping a low profile on domestic affairs since dissolving the French parliament last year. Euronews · May 14, 2025
Calls for Russia’s frozen assets held in Belgium to be used in rebuilding Ukraine Brussels-based Euroclear holds most of Russia’s frozen assets but confiscation could be ‘act of war’ The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
The good news from Kyiv: with or without a ceasefire, Ukraine has a newfound confidence Its European allies must commit to the long-haul – but they, as much as Zelenskyy, will reap the rewards, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Europe ready with sanctions if no ceasefire after Istanbul talks Pressure mounting on Putin to sit down with Zelenskyy in Turkey; Macron says Ukraine realises it cannot retake all territory. What we know on day 1,176 The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2025
Trump news at a glance: president gives Syria ‘chance at greatness’ with promise of sanctions relief Trump announced Syrian sanctions relief alongside a $142bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 13 May 2025 at a glance The Guardian - US · May 14, 2025
JD Vance’s ‘British Sherpa’ claims UK has more free speech offences than Putin’s Russia A Cambridge University professor whom JD Vance described as his "British Sherpa" has claimed that "more people have got into trouble in the UK for free speech offences" than in Vladimir Putin's Russia. The Independent UK · May 13, 2025
Trump must realise Putin is obstacle to peace, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian president says he will travel to Turkey on Thursday whether or not Russian leader flies in for talks The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025
The Conversation · May 13, 2025 Russia-China ties on full display on Victory Day – but all is not as well as Putin is making out Chinese troops participating in Russia’s Victory Day parade in Red Square, Moscow, on May 9 is a clear indication that President Xi Jinping is fully committed to his “no-limits” partnership with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Naples hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake in ‘major seismic swarm’ One resident says she heard a ‘very loud bang’ as several earthquakes hit the Italian coastal city
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025 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 Poor Trump: you can’t even accept a luxury jet from Qatar without being called corrupt these days Even his Maga pals are questioning the lavish gift. Don’t they know not to look a wooden gift horse in the mouth, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
International Business Times · May 13, 2025 Zelensky Urges Trump To Make Putin Meeting Happen Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to help secure a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday, accusing the Russian leader of not seriously wanting to negotiate an end to the war.
Euronews · May 13, 2025 First direct peace talks: Will Putin come face-to-face with Zelenskyy? As Ukraine’s president is getting ready to travel to Istanbul, the Kremlin has not yet responded to whether Vladimir Putin will attend the meeting on Thursday. Will Putin come for a face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy?
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Kim Kardashian breaks down in tears at $10m Paris jewel heist trial: ‘I absolutely thought I was going to die’ The celebrity has given evidence in the trial of a gang of ‘grandpa robbers’ accused of stealing millions in jewellery from her at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week
Evening Standard · May 13, 2025 Putin ‘prevaricating and obfuscating’ in Ukraine peace talks, Lammy warns The Foreign Secretary was asked by Tory MP James Cleverly if President Donald Trump is committed to defending territorial integrity.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Who is Gérard Depardieu? The rise and fall of disgraced French actor convicted of sexual assault More than 20 women have publicly accused the 76-year-old of sexual misconduct in the past, but this is the first time a case has gone to trial
International Business Times · May 13, 2025 Putin Skipping Talks Would Signal Moscow Not Seeking Peace: Kyiv Ukraine said Tuesday that if Vladimir Putin skips talks in Turkey it would be a "clear sign" to the world the Russian leader is not serious about peace, and the West should reply with boosted military support to Kyiv.
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