Ukraine is ready to take maximum rapid steps for real peace, Zelensky after talks with Trump
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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If Russia rejects ceasefire, tough sanctions must follow
“If the Russians reject a full and unconditional ceasefire and an end to killings, tough sanctions must follow.”
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Zelensky, Macron, Merz, Starmer, Tusk in call with Trump
President @ZelenskyyUa
, French President @EmmanuelMacron
, German Chancellor @_FriedrichMerz
, UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer
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Russian terrorists fire on Kherson train station, no casualties
Russian terrorists fired on the train station in Kherson
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant relies on single power line for over a week
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been relying on a single power transmission line for more than a week to supply the
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Defense forces hit Russian military base in Perevalnoye
Defense forces hit the military base of the 126th Separate Guards Coastal Defense Brigade and the 8th Separate Artillery Regiment in Perevalnoye near Simferopol They say that an object detonated on the territory of the military unit, which is marked as a small car park
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FPV drones and criminal organizations: a recurring concern.
This wont be the last time we hear about FPV drones and criminal organizations. https://t.co/B8AKy33fqV
— Def Mon (@DefMon3) 16 mai 2025This wont be the last time we hear about FPV drones and criminal organizations.
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Russia threatens to seize Kharkiv and Sumy
The Russian Federation also threatened to seize Kharkiv and Sumy during the negotiations, according to *The Economist*.
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Largest prisoner swap deal agreed: 1000 for 1000
An agreement on a 1000-for-1000 prisoner swap has been reached at the talks in Istanbul – Defense Minister Umerov, the head of the Ukrainian delegation at the talks with Russia.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 16 mai 2025
This will be the largest exchange since the beginning of the war. https://t.co/A707vTttpQ pic.twitter.com/lDL7G48vEAAn agreement on a 1000-for-1000 prisoner swap has been reached during talks in Istanbul, as announced by Defense Minister Umerov, who leads Ukraine’s delegation in negotiations with Russia. This will be the largest exchange since the war began.
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Zelensky discussed position on war with Trump
Zelensky on conversation with Trump: "Our position: if the Russians refuse a complete and unconditional ceasefire and killings, there should be strong sanctions. Pressure on the Russian Federation should be maintained until it is ready to end the war."

