Kyiv calls for sanctions: Russia’s deadly Iskander missiles are powered by sodium chlorate imported from China
An analysis shows 2024 missile oxidizer supply came entirely from China and Uzbekistan.
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Russia jammed Turkey’s famous drone in Ukraine. Now Bayraktar is back—with AI
After losing its edge in Ukraine, Baykar's drone just got an AI-powered comeback.
Ukraine’s FM Sybiha meets Rubio, Graham in Antalya ahead of Kyiv-Moscow talks
Sybiha reportedly presented Ukraine’s peace plan to US officials, emphasizing the need for Russian reciprocity.
“Go to Istanbul and negotiate:” Brazilian president urges Putin’s personal attendance at Ukraine negotiations
Brazilian President Lula da Silva revealed that Putin previously responded "I agree to discuss this" when presented with a proposal for a 30-day truce in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy: Meeting with Putin must yield “political victory” not just talks
A complete exchange of all prisoners and ceasefire could be on the table if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to meet personally with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul this week.
Zelenskyy to meet with Erdogan in Ankara, ready to fly to Putin in Istanbul
Zelenskyy announced that he would meet Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara but is willing to change location to Istanbul to facilitate talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
ISW: Russian officials lay groundwork for Putin to chicken out of Istanbul talks he himself demanded
Kremlin officials have remained silent, while lower-ranking figures dismiss the proposed meeting. Putin initially proposed renewed Istanbul talks on 11 May.
Zelenskyy demands Putin attend Istanbul talks, Trump considers joining the summit
The Kremlin withholds a decision on Putin's trip to Istanbul. Zelenskyy rules out indirect talks. The EU prepares sanctions over ceasefire refusal.
Türkiye says it’s ready to monitor potential Ukraine ceasefire
On 10 May, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan joined an online meeting with the “coalition of the willing,” and reaffirmed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
UK to host more talks on Ukraine ceasefire policing
In a call with European leaders, UK PM Starmer announced three extra days of military planning at Northwood, warning of Putin’s efforts to block peace proposals.
Bloomberg: Turkish troops may join a future Ukraine peacekeeping mission
President Erdogan declared "European security without Turkey is unthinkable" as the country positions itself as an essential partner amid shifting US commitments to NATO.
Türkiye supports immediate ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Turkish President Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and said Ankara is ready to contribute to negotiations and host potential peace talks.
German optics firm circumvents sanctions to supply Russia through Turkish shell company – investigation
A German optical manufacturer has sold nearly $800,000 worth of military-grade sights to Russia during the Ukraine war, disguising them as non-military equipment.
Turkey open to Ukraine peacekeeping if included in all preparations
Turkey's second-largest NATO army might join a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine as part of Trump's ceasefire efforts with Putin.
Turkish President backs full territorial integrity of Ukraine, Crimea included
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again emphasized that Ankara is committed to Ukraine's territorial integrity and…
Ukraine demands strong security guarantees from US, EU, Turkiye while seeking peace, says Zelenskyy
President Zelenskyy visits Turkey seeking international security guarantees while rejecting territorial concessions, as Ukraine responds to US-Russia negotiations conducted without Kyiv's participation.
Yanukovych’s son linked to coal exports from Russian-occupied Donbas, media reveals
The son of the fugitive Ukrainian president toppled by the Euromaidan revolution uses offshore schemes to sell cheap stolen coal mainly to Turkey.
Ukrainian army psychiatrist, suspected of $1M illegal enrichment, sought to buy villa in Turkey – media
Ukraine's chief military psychiatrist Oleh Druz explored purchasing a $683,000 villa in Turkey amid corruption investigations.
Kremlin rejects freezing war in Ukraine, allegedly proposed by Turkish President
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was planning to propose freezing the Russian-Ukrainian war during the G20 leaders' meeting in Rio de Janeiro
Taiwan completely halts machine tool exports to Russia amid tighter controls, ministry says
Following investigations revealing Taiwanese machine tools reaching Russia via third countries, Taiwan has banned exports and increased penalties for sanctions violations