As potential peace talks in Turkey loom, Russia kills 5 civilians, injures 29 in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces downed 62 out of the 100 Shahed-type attack drones and other drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
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First photos of Ukrainian naval drone with AIM-9 missiles
First photos of a Ukrainian naval drone equipped with American air-to-air missiles AIM-9 "Sidewinders"
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Putin’s low-ranking officials sent to Turkey, dimming hopes for breakthrough talks
The WSJ also points out that the fact that Putin sent low-ranking officials to Turkiye to meet with the Ukrainian delegation has cast doubt on whether these talks will take place at all and has dismissed any hopes for a "breakthrough" in the negotiation process.
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Zelensky considered skipping Istanbul talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky considered skipping peace talks with Russia in Istanbul, but the U.S. and Europe convinced him otherwise, according to the Washington Post.
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Pro-Ukraine partisans sabotage tracks near Smolensk
Pro-Ukraine partisans sabotaged railway track near Russia's Smolensk. The operation was allegedly carried out in Russia's Smolensk Oblast to disrupt arms and equipment shipments to Russian forces stationed at Ukraine's northeastern border.
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Ukrainian FM meets U.S. officials in Antalya
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiga met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senator Lindsey Graham in Antalya.
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The Russian delegation has arrived in Istanbul (English)
The Russian delegation has arrived in Istanbul, Russian media report. https://t.co/ZQb0wdvzih pic.twitter.com/sq7hPd416E
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 15 mai 2025The Russian delegation has arrived in Istanbul, according to Russian media.
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Ukrainian Forces Down 62/110 Russian Drones
At night, Ukrainian forces shot down 62 out of 110 Russian UAVs, while another 29 were lost due to electronic warfare (EW) actions.
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Turkey with Ukraine: Ceasefire, or else isolation and sanctions
In Turkey, side by side with Ukraine. The call is clear: an unconditional ceasefire now. If Russia continues, it chooses isolation and massive sanctions.
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The Vyshyvanka Unites Millions: Memory, Strength, Faith. Happy Vyshyvanka Day!



Today, the vyshyvanka unites millions again โ it is our memory, strength, and faith. Happy Vyshyvanka Day! Glory to Ukraine!
