(2025-05-12). Putin's Peace Talks Offer: Why Ukraine Remains Skeptical. thinktank.pk In a pivotal moment for the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine, set to take place in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 15, 2025. This offer has elicited a spectrum of responses, with Ukraine expressing skepticism, European leaders showing cautious optimism, and the United States advocating for immediate engagement. …
(2025-05-12). Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: "The prospect of peace remains elusive for civilians who continue to face the horrors of conflict" icrc.org
(2025-05-12). President Maduro Supports Putin's Initiative to Negotiate With Kiev. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pledged his full support to Russia on Sunday regarding his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin's initiative to resume, without preconditions, direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which failed in 2022 following imperial pressures by the United States and the United Kingdom. | "I truly want to express the joy of our government, of our people, of Venezuela, for this announcement from a man who defends the interests of his country, but who has a very clear understanding of the entire panorama of what world peace should be, and to express from this heroic city—yester…
(2025-05-12). The use of Turkey as a negotiating forum between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine. strategic-culture.su 
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(2025-05-12). Will Putin show up? Zelensky awaits him in Turkey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on Sunday that he expects a full and permanent ceasefire to take effect starting Monday, laying the groundwork for renewed diplomatic efforts. He also confirmed his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday."We anticipate a complete and lasting ceasefire beginning tomorrow to enable serious diplomacy," Zelensky said in a statement. "There is no reason to delay the end of the bloodshed. I will be waiting for President Putin in Turkey this Thursday, and I hope the Russians won't search for new excuses to avoid the m…
(2025-05-12). Jordan arrests BDS coordinator Hamza Khader amid intensified crackdown on pro-Palestine activists. peoplesdispatch.org Last week, Jordanian authorities arrested
(2025-05-11). Pope Leo XIV at Regina Coeli: Never again war! vaticannews.va Following his first Regina Coeli, Pope Leo XIV issues an appeal for an end to the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and on the India/Pakistan border. |
(2025-05-11). Pope Leo XIV issues an appeal for an end to conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza. independent.co.ug 
Vatican, Italy | VATICAN NEWS | Pope Leo XIV appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace for his first ever Regina Coeli address on Sunday the 11th of May. Addressing the faithful gathered in St Peter's Square and countless others following from around the world he echoed the cry for peace of his predecessor, …
(2025-05-11). European leaders in Kyiv remember the fallen, call for peace. vaticannews.va European leaders visited Kyiv on Saturday to discuss the road toward peace between Ukraine and Russia, and to remember the fallen soldiers. |
(2025-05-11). Putin calls for direct Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul on May 15. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia March 14, 2025. — Reuters MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for direct peace talks with Ukraine…
(2025-05-11). Putin Proposes Peace Talks With Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul Without Any Preconditions. defenddemocracy.press May 11, 2025 Russia offers Ukraine to resume direct talks on May 15 in Istanbul, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. President Vladimir Putin is delivering a key statement, concluding four days of high-level talks with world leaders gathered in Moscow for the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat. The Kremlin-confirmed address comes as international attention …
(2025-05-11). Ukraine War Day Four Moments In Spring. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
(2025-05-11). U.S. and Europe Threaten Huge Escalation with Russia in Ukraine. thesiriusrepo 
Paul assesses recent policy initiatives that the US and Europe are looking to put into place with respect to ending the Ukraine war, which are wholly inconsistent with Russia's long-repeated aims.
(2025-05-11). What are Macron, Merz hiding? Awkward moment caught on camera. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz were both caught on camera in a very awkward moment as the pair were seen attempting to hide something.According to some Russian media, Macron and Merz were on board a train while heading to Kyiv in order to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.RT further mentioned that while the leaders were on a train heading to the capital of Ukraine, reporters crashed their meeting, leading to awkward moments where Macron and Merz were seen trying to hide something.Trending.. | On the way back from Kyiv, journalists unexpectedly entered t…
(2025-05-11). Putin Proposes Direct Talks With Ukraine, Zelensky Says Ceasefire Must Happen First. news.antiwar.com On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed starting direct peace talks with Ukraine without preconditions in Turkey this Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky initially responded by saying there must be a ceasefire before talks could be held. He later said that he was willing to meet with Putin in Istanbul this Thursday, but made clear …
(2025-05-11). U.S. greenlights German rocket and Patriot missile aid to Kyiv. defenddemocracy.press By Boyko Nikolov May 10, 2025 U.S. greenlights German rocket and Patriot missile aid to Kyiv On Friday, the United States granted approval for Germany to transfer 125 long-range artillery rockets and 100 Patriot air-defense missiles to Ukraine, a congressional official confirmed to The New York Times. This decision, announced on May 9, 2025, marks a …
(2025-05-11). Russia and China increase support to Venezuela and Cuba; Cuban President Diaz-Canel blames NATO for Ukraine war; Iran-Venezuela friendship. wibailoutpeople.org Venezuela & ALBA News 5.9.2025: Russia and China increase support to Venezuela and Cuba; Cuban President Diaz-Canel blames NATO for Ukraine war; Iran-Venezuela friendship Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov article highlights importance of Cuba to Russia "Commander Fidel has done much to advance bilateral relations and to promote the values of peace, freedom, truth …
(2025-05-11). Victory Day, Defeat, Deceit: Russia Advances, US Cashes In, The Orchestrator Plays Peacemaker. orinocotribune.com 
By Fiorella Isabel — May 7, 2025 | Russia tightens its grip on victory, while Washington-the architect of the war-exerts full control of Kiev, aiming to salvage a crushing military defeat into a business deal. But stakes are rising. | On August 6, 2024, Ukraine, fully supported by US weapons including precision-guided HIMARS systems and various armored vehicles, launched a massive
(2025-05-11). Iran, US hold fresh nuclear talks as enrichment concerns grow. geo.tv 
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media during a book signing event in Muscat last month — AFPIran, US hold fourth round of talks in Muscat.Trump's major Gulf trip begins next week.Tehran says no compromise on nuclear rights.
(2025-05-11). The Great Victory in historic and contemporary perspective. unitedworldint.com Today's defeated is the Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek shared his evaluation on the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Perinàßek emphasized that "Victory Day" changed the course of history for the entire world. "Had the USSR not won, the entire world would …
(2025-05-11). Transcript of News X interview of 10 May. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX: 0: 02Now let's move over to Europe, where a major show of European unity in Kiev today has occurred. The leaders of France, Germany, Britain and Poland arrived together for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The four EU leaders and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are calling for an …
(2025-05-11). Bangladesh bans ousted PM's Awami League party. geo.tv 
Activists of the Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement gather at the University of Dhaka's Teacher Student Center , demanding the capital punishment for Bangladeshi former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the deaths of students during anti-quota protests, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 13,…