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Expert on possible scenarios for Istanbul talks, Russia’s room for maneuver

Political analyst Ihor Reuterovych discussed what it would mean for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin not to arrive in Istanbul and what scenario the negotiations in Turkiye could generally follow during a Radio NV broadcast on May 14.

14 May 2025, 04:10 PM

Russia gearing up for summer campaign, not negotiations, top security official says

Russia is preparing for a summer military offensive rather than genuine peace negotiations in Istanbul on May 15, Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation, warned in a Telegram post.

14 May 2025, 01:26 PM

Russia gearing up for big offensive in Ukraine

The Russian military has been shifting troops to major flashpoints on the Ukrainian front, a move that likely signals preparations for another large-scale offensive, the Financial Times reported on May 13, citing Ukrainian intelligence sources.

13 May 2025, 10:29 PM

Trump to join Istanbul talks if Putin attends — Kellogg

If dictator Vladimir Putin arrives in Istanbul on May 15 for direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, then U.S. President Donald Trump will also join the meeting, U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg told Fox Business on May 13.

13 May 2025, 08:34 PM

Istanbul talks to focus on ‘war root causes,’ territorial claims, Russian deputy FM says

Istanbul talks on May 15 will focus on the “root causes” of Russia’s war against Ukraine and “realities on the ground,” including illegally annexed territories, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has told Russian media.

13 May 2025, 07:15 PM

Russia must attend Istanbul talks or face consequences — German FM Johann Wadephul

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned that Russia must attend the talks in Istanbul on May 15, or it will "face consequences," Tagesschau reported on May 13.

13 May 2025, 06:50 PM

Zelenskyy announces Erdoğan meeting in Ankara, vows to pursue Putin talks regardless of location

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on May 15 and wait with him for talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, RBC-Ukraine reported on May 13.

13 May 2025, 06:41 PM

Trump set to attend Istanbul talks only if Putin shows up

U.S. President Donald Trump's attendance at talks in Istanbul on May 15 will depend on whether Vladimir Putin participates, a senior U.S. administration official said in an interview with CNN on May 13.

13 May 2025, 06:19 PM

Trump, Vance acknowledge Russia’s war intent – Volker

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance now recognize that Russia seeks to prolong the war in Ukraine, not peace, former U.S. special envoy Kurt Volker told NV in an interview on May 13.

13 May 2025, 05:12 PM

Ukraine open to talks if Putin agrees to meet Zelenskyy — Podolyak

Ukraine may consider lifting its ban on negotiations with Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader agrees to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul, presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said in an interview with The Breakfast Show on May 13.

13 May 2025, 03:19 PM

Zelenskyy, Erdogan discuss plans for May 15 Istanbul talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the upcoming direct negotiations with Russia in Istanbul on May 15.

13 May 2025, 02:02 AM

Trump throws wrench in Europe’s plan to pressure Moscow

Intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump urging immediate peace talks between Ukraine and Russia has upended Europe’s effort to badger Washington into imposing tougher sanctions on Moscow, The Guardian reported on May 12.

13 May 2025, 01:30 AM

Zelenskyy urges Trump to attend Istanbul talks with Putin

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s attendance at negotiations in Istanbul with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on Thursday, May 15.

12 May 2025, 10:00 PM

Turkish President Erdoğan agrees to peace talks proposal from Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has agreed to host talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on May 15, his office said following a call with French President Emmanuel Macron on May 11.

11 May 2025, 05:19 PM

Yermak calls for ceasefire before talks, responds to Putin’s Istanbul proposal

Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, responded on Telegram to Vladimir Putin's proposal for direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on May 11.

11 May 2025, 05:09 PM

U.S. and Russia meet behind closed doors in Turkey

Talks between the United States and Russia on diplomatic missions and embassy operations have begun in Istanbul, Turkey, the Russian propaganda agency TASS reported on April 10.

10 April 2025, 11:37 AM

U.S. and Russia resume talks in Istanbul

The United States and Russia will resume talks on April 10 in Istanbul to discuss the functioning of their diplomatic missions, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said during a press briefing on April 8.

9 April 2025, 10:45 AM

US–Russia talks to continue April 10 in Istanbul

The next round of negotiations between the United States and Russia is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, in Istanbul, Bloomberg reported on April 8, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

8 April 2025, 09:43 PM

Demonstrations sweep Turkiye after Erdogan rival’s detention

Turkiye saw a surge of protests on March 19 following the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a prominent figure in the Republican People’s Party (CHP), widely regarded as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s strongest political challenger, BBC reported.

20 March 2025, 12:15 PM

U.S. and Russian officials hold talks in Istanbul, discuss embassy operations

Delegations from the United States and the aggressor state, Russia, held a "constructive discussion" in Istanbul, aimed to stabilize the operations of diplomatic missions, U.S. State Department wrote on Feb. 27.

28 February 2025, 10:50 AM

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