Ukraine
War in Ukraine
Holy Diplomacy: Pope Leo Offers Vatican for Ukraine-Russia Talks
As the Turkey talks lose momentum, the new pontiff is now offering the Vatican as a peaceful ground for Kyiv and Moscow to engage in dialogs.
May 16, 2025
Kharkiv
Human GPS: Spy Inside Ukraine’s Army Allegedly Aided Russian Bombing Runs
Ukraine said it arrested a soldier who leaked his live locations to Russian intelligence for targeting – and gets a tip off right before a strike.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Battle-Cam: Extraordinary Valor Caught on Video
Drones are taking over war zones, but not just as weapons. As Lord Ashcroft reports from Kyiv, they’re now providing round-the-clock overwatch… and testimony to bravery.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Blasts Moscow’s ‘Unacceptable Demands’ in Friday’s Talks
Ukrainian sources said Moscow raised demands that are deemed non-starters, including the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Ukrainian territories.
Updated: May 16, 2025
Ukraine
As Ukraine Recovers 909 Fallen, Russia Hides Its Death Toll
Ukraine has recovered the bodies of 909 fallen defenders from eight frontline sectors and from Russian territory, officials say. Identification efforts are now underway.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Says Ukraine Peace Impossible Until He Meets Putin, Plans Talks ASAP
Trump said peace in Ukraine can’t be achieved until he and Putin “get together,” adding the meeting will happen “as soon as we can set it up.”
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine-Russia Istanbul Talks Kick Off
The talks, originally scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m., have now started, with Ukraine’s defense minister leading the delegation opposite a team headed by a hardline Kremlin representative.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Kyiv Accuses Russia of Rejecting US Mediation in Peace Talks
Multiple outlets, citing Ukrainian officials, have said Russia rejected US and Turkish mediators in Friday’s peace talks.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
‘Killing Needs To Stop,’ Rubio Says Ahead Of Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks
US Secretary of State Rubio urged an immediate ceasefire in Istanbul talks with Turkish and Ukrainian officials.
May 16, 2025
Zelensky
Calling Russia’s Bluff About ‘Peace Talks’ with Ukraine
Here is a sampling of what is being said in the European media about Putin’s no-show for talks with Zelensky in Turkey.
May 16, 2025
Kyiv
Kyiv Heating Plant and Odesa Homes Damaged in Russian Overnight Shahed Attack
Friday morning Kyiv’s air defense responded to a Russian Shahed drone attack; debris hit a heating facility in Sviatoshynskyi district, damaging cars and windows, with a fire reported.
Updated: May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Turkey: What We Know
Before the three-way meeting between the Russian, Ukrainian, and Turkish delegations, Ukraine will hold separate talks with the US and Turkey.
May 16, 2025
Crimea
Explosions Rock Russian Bases in Crimea, Partisans Report Casualties
Partisans report dead Russian soldiers and damaged warehouses after strikes on key military bases in occupied Crimea.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Rubio Arrives in Istanbul for Ukraine Talks Marred by Political Maneuvering
US Secretary of State is meeting with senior Turkish and Ukrainian officials. Diplomats describe today’s setting as “either a monumental mess, or a very sophisticated diplomatic game of chess.”
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Complains of ‘Disrespect’ After Putin No-Show in Istanbul
“We can’t be running around the world looking for Putin,” Zelensky said after meeting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.
May 16, 2025
Russia
EU May Approve New Sanctions Against Russia on May 20 – Merz
Merz criticized Russian leader Vladimir Putin for failing to attend the talks in Turkey, calling it a misstep.
May 16, 2025
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