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Talks between Ukraine, the United States and Turkey begin in Istanbul: first details
Negotiations in Istanbul: the schedule of delegations’ meetings is published

Turkey has published a schedule of separate meetings of Ukrainian, Turkish, American and Russian delegations in Istanbul. This was reported by the Anadolu Agency, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports Thus, the trilateral meeting of the delegations of Ukraine, Turkey and the United States was to begin at 10:45 a.m.

16 May 11:11 Остафійчук Ярослав
In Saudi Arabia, Elon Musk has also made a deal for himself

Elon Musk has announced that Saudi Arabia will authorize the use of Starlink services from his SpaceX company for aviation and maritime shipping. The announcement came on the heels of the signing of investment agreements worth about $600 billion during President Donald Trump's visit to the kingdom, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports citing Bloomberg.

16 May 10:53 Остафійчук Ярослав
Rubio explains why he will not attend talks with Russia in Istanbul

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend the talks between Russia and Ukraine on Friday, May 16. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to CNN. "They sent a lower-level group here. I hope that these talks will be between Ukraine and Russia, with our

16 May 01:12 Дзвенислава Карплюк
Negotiations with Russia: Zelensky approved the composition of the delegation

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree creating a delegation to participate in negotiations with Russia in Turkey scheduled for May 15-16. The relevant decree was published on the President's website, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports Defense Minister Rustem Umerov headed the delegation. The delegation included:

15 May 23:19 Дзвенислава Карплюк
A New Offensive on Ukraine, the Purpose of the Talks in Istanbul, and the Crimean Issue: What Zelensky said in Turkey

On May 15, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Ankara, Turkey, and met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. However, the main purpose of the visit was the announced talks with Russia on the first steps towards ending the war in Ukraine. However, after it became known that the Russian leader would not arrive in

15 May 19:20 Мандровська Олександра
Why Russia sent a “technical” delegation to Turkey and what it means for Ukraine

The visit of the Russian delegation to Turkey on May 15, 2025, headed by former Minister of Culture Vladimir Medinsky, caused surprise not only in Ukrainian political circles but also among Western observers. The expert community believes that such a delegation is a deliberate humiliation of both Ukraine and the United States, and that the

15 May 17:55 Мандровська Олександра
Rada limits pensions for traitors and collaborators to no more than the subsistence level

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law that significantly limits the amount of pensions for people convicted of crimes against Ukraine's national security. The bill No. 10355 was supported by 244 MPs, Ukrinform reports , "Komersant Ukrainian" reports. From now on, such persons will be

15 May 15:34 Марина Максенко
Recognizing the deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide: why Turkey is silent

The deportation of the Crimean Tatars on May 18, 1944, remains one of the worst tragedies of the twentieth century. In just a few days, more than 190,000 Crimean Tatars were forcibly removed by the Soviet authorities from their native Crimea to remote areas of Central Asia. Thousands died on the way or in the

15 May 14:42 Остафійчук Ярослав
Negotiations in Turkey: Zelensky reveals the composition of the Ukrainian delegation

Ukraine will be represented at the highest level at today's talks in Turkey. In particular, military and intelligence officials have arrived in Turkey. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy upon his arrival in Ankara, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports Today, May 15, around noon, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in

15 May 13:34 Остафійчук Ярослав