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Published on May 16, 2025

Russia–Ukraine Talks in Istanbul End Without Breakthrough as Demands Derail Ceasefire Hopes

By Kardo Roj ISTANBUL, Turkey (North Press) – The first direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine since 2022 concluded in Istanbul on Friday with no tangible progress, as officials from both sides cited deep divisions and irreconcilable demands, …

Source: North Press Agency - Center-left
Published on 05:01 GMT

Azerbaijani products showcased at Russia Halal Expo 2025 in Kazan

Azerbaijani products are showcased at the "Russia Halal Expo 2025" exhibition in Kazan, as part of the "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum 2025." Azernews reports, the exhibition is supported by the Ministry of Economy and organized by …

Source: AzerNews - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 16, 2025

Austria praises Türkiye for hosting peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

On Friday, Austria commended Türkiye for hosting the Istanbul peace talks and for its efforts to help bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Chancellor Christian Stocker posted on X a photo of himself shaking hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan …

Source: News.Az - Pro-Government
Published on May 16, 2025

Trump says Putin is ‘tired’ of Russia-Ukraine war

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on May 16, 2025

U.S. Commander Highlights Strategic Value of U.S. Ground Forces in South Korea Amid China-Russia Threats

Lieutenant General Xavier Brunson, Commander of U.S. Forces Korea (Image courtesy of Yonhap) HONOLULU, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The top U.S. military commander in South Korea emphasized the continued need for American ground forces on the Korean Peninsula, …

Source: The Korea Bizwire - Center-right
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia and Ukraine will exchange a total of 2,000 prisoners following a positive first meeting in Istanbul

Kremlin advisor Vladimir Medinsky drew a favorable conclusion from the first meeting held in three years with the Russian delegation in Istanbul and declared himself willing to continue talks, whose most concrete result has been the agreement between both …

Source: Metro World News - Pending
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia and Ukraine agree on prisoner swap, but no ceasefire deal

Senior officials from Russia and Ukraine held direct talks on Friday for the first time in more than three years. They were unable to agree on a ceasefire deal, but they came to terms on an exchange of prisoners. One thousand POWs from each side are to be …

Source: NHK - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 16, 2025

In Istanbul, Russia plays chess while the West is stuck in make-believe

As Russian and Ukrainian delegations descended on Istanbul on Friday in an attempt to end the three-year war in Ukraine, the contrast between the two parties in the conflict couldn’t be starker. One seemed assured, methodical – clear about its goals. The …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia, Ukraine agree on POW exchange after talks

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks since March 2022 in Istanbul on Friday and agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each. Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he did not have “ …

Source: The Santa Clarita Valley Signal - California - Pending
Published on May 16, 2025

Once red hot, Russia’s war-driven economy is slowing down. What does that mean for consumers, the Kremlin, and Ukraine?

As the full-scale war in Ukraine rages on for its fourth year, and Moscow’s defense and security spending continues at levels not seen since the Soviet era, Russia's economy has started to cool from its peak of 4.5 percent GDP growth in late 2024. What …

Source: Meduza - Neutral