Ukraine and Russia agree to continue ceasefire talks, Turkish FM says
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators agreed in Istanbul to resume talks aimed at a ceasefire and to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war.
European envoys arrived at the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul on May 16, entering in a convoy to kick off high-stakes nuclear talks with Tehran—aimed at reviewing Iran’s compliance with the 2015 JCPOA and charting a path toward reviving the landmark agreement.
Video footage captured multiple angles of the consulate’s main gate as foreign-diplomatic vehicles passed through. A sign over the entrance, inscribed in Turkish as “Consulate of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” was prominently featured, while shots of the building’s facade and the Iranian flag atop the roof underscored the venue’s diplomatic significance.
The visiting delegations, believed to represent key European parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement, are slated to meet with Iranian counterparts to assess Tehran’s compliance with its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Discussions are expected to focus on verification measures, sanctions relief, and next steps for reviving the accord.
Istanbul, whose strategic location bridges Europe and the Middle East, has become an important backchannel for negotiations since direct talks between Tehran and Washington remain stalled. Iranian and European diplomats will convene inside the consulate’s secure compound, seeking to narrow differences and chart a path toward restoring robust international oversight of Iran’s nuclear program.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators agreed in Istanbul to resume talks aimed at a ceasefire and to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war.
Ukraine and Russia agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, following their first direct peace talks in over three years held in Istanbul.
Ten Baltic Sea NATO states and the EU signed a memorandum to enhance cooperation on protecting critical underwater infrastructure.
The sixth European Political Community summit opens this Friday in Tirana, Albania, bringing together 47 heads of state and EU institutions—alongside Türkiye, the UK, Norway, Switzerland and Ukraine—to forge unified strategies on European security, defense and continued support for Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to Abu Dhabi on May 16, announcing a landmark deal between the United States and the UAE that will allow the Gulf nation to purchase advanced artificial intelligence semiconductors from U.S. companies, marking a significant step in their strategic par
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