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Ukraine
Defense Chief Umerov to Represent Ukraine in Turkey Peace Talks
Zelensky to send Defense Chief Rustem Umerov to Istanbul talks after Putin refuses to attend the negotiations that he originally proposed.
May 15, 2025
Putin
Russian Forces Buildup on Finnish Border – Aggression or Fear?
Two years after Finland’s accession to NATO, there has been a noticeable expansion of Russian military infrastructure in the border regions.
May 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Belarus Sends Troops to Russia for Training to Gain ‘Modern Conflict Experience’
Belarus is sending troops to Russia’s Mulino training center to become instructors, citing the need to learn lessons from “modern conflicts” – likely referring to the war in Ukraine.
May 15, 2025
Earthquake in Turkey – Good or Bad Omen for Peace?
As delegations from Ukraine and Russia have descended on Turkey to begin (or not) the peace process, some feel the tremor could be a signal from above.
May 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
European Leadership ‘Critical’ to Get Russia, Ukraine to Talks in Good Faith, Rubio Says
The US Secretary of State met with counterparts from Western Europe to discuss peace in Ukraine, after the Russian failure to send top-level delegates to Istanbul dashed hopes for a quick peace deal.
May 15, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Presses for Ukraine Ceasefire in Turkey – With or Without Putin
The Ukrainian president said he can even skip the meeting with his Russian counterpart if the delegations can agree on a ceasefire on Thursday as proposed earlier.
May 15, 2025
Ukraine
Hungary Claims Downed Spy Drone Part of ‘Months-Long Intelligence War’ With Ukraine
Hungarian media says Kyiv may have sent a drone near Tokaj to test Budapest’s defenses – part of a growing “intelligence war,” days after Ukraine busted a Hungarian spy ring.
May 15, 2025
Europe
More European Firepower for Ukraine: Local Cannon, Shell Production, Capital Investment
Europe is stepping up more with cash, arms and production capacity, all to beef up Ukraine’s artillery.
May 15, 2025
Putin
Putin’s Mouthpiece Launches Kids’ Propaganda Show
Vladimir Solovyov, notorious for his televised polemics against Ukraine, has announced a new children’s show aimed at instilling “political awareness from the cradle.”
May 15, 2025
Russia
EXPLAINED: Who Is Vladimir Medinsky, Russia’s Ukraine-Born Negotiator for Thursday’s Istanbul Talks?
The fact that Putin sent his rumored ghost writer on pro-Russian literature might illustrate his seriousness towards the talks with Ukraine, which he proposed himself.
May 15, 2025
EU
OPINION: What to Do About Fico and Vučić in Moscow
The leaders of Slovakia and Serbia both went to Moscow to celebrate Victory Day with Putin – despite EU warnings not to. How can Brussels discourage further collaboration?
May 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Istanbul Talks: Is Moscow Ready for Peace or Just Bluffing?
The Kremlin had left the question of who would be attending open until the last minute, even though it was Putin himself who proposed direct negotiations.
May 15, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Slams Russian Delegation as ‘Sham’ Ahead of Direct Talks Upon Arrival in Ankara
Speaking briefly to reporters near the plane after landing, Zelensky confirmed the Ukrainian delegation had arrived and outlined plans for the upcoming talks.
May 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Finland Aims to Raise Reservists’ Age Limit to 65 Amid Fears of Russia
Male citizens are currently liable for military service until the age of 60, but the government has sent out for comments a draft proposal on raising the age limit.
May 15, 2025
Turkey
Rubio Arrives In Antalya, Meets With Sybiha
NATO foreign ministers will gather on Thursday to focus on preparations for the upcoming Summit in The Hague, but the Alliance’s support for Ukraine also remains top of the agenda.
May 15, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Apparently Not Invited to Upcoming Hague NATO Summit
If true, this would mark the first time since the full-scale invasion that Ukraine has not been invited to attend the NATO summit.
May 15, 2025
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