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Work on Lists of Prisoners for Exchange to Begin Today – Ukrainian Delegation Member
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 12:19pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The deputy chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine and the member of the Ukrainian delegation to the talks with Russia, Vadym Skibitskyi, said on Friday that the parties will start working on the lists of prisoners of war within the framework of the announced 1,000 for 1,000 prisoner exchange today.
Russia-Ukraine Talks: Who Holds All the Cards and Who Badly Needs a Respite?
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 12:17pm EDTThe first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in 3 years have been concluded in Istanbul on May 16.
Russia Reminds Ukraine at Talks in Istanbul of Terms of 2022 Agreements
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 12:16pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian delegation reminded the Ukrainian negotiators in Istanbul of the terms of mutual agreements in 2022, Russian presidential aide and head of the Russian delegation to the talks Vladimir Medinsky said on Friday.
Media Hype vs Megaphone Diplomacy: What Russia-Ukraine Istanbul Talks Reveal
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 11:46am EDT“Despite media hype and ultimatums, under strong American pressure, Kiev managed to build some form of constructive negotiations,” Alexander Asafov, a political analyst and deputy chair of the Public Chamber’s Commission on Legislative Expertise, tells Sputnik.
Russia-Ukraine Talks in Istanbul – And It’s Not About Who’s Tougher
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 11:21am EDTThe direct meeting between Russian and Ukrainian delegations is “a significant effort towards a negotiated end” of the conflict, Paolo Raffone, strategic analyst at CIPI Foundation, tells Sputnik.
Russian Delegation Satisfied with Ukraine Talks Outcome, Ready to Continue Dialogue
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 11:06am EDTThe mood after talks in Istanbul with Ukraine is good, Russian presidential aide and head of the Russian delegation to the talks Vladimir Medinsky told Sputnik on Friday.
Rossiya Segodnya Unveils Rare WWII Photos in Paris Exhibition Commemorating 80 Years Since Victory
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 10:57am EDTA photo exhibition titled “Liberation of Europe” has opened in Paris, commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism.
Trump on Possible Iran Deal: Tehran Knows Needs to Act Fast
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 7:02am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iran knows it has to act fast, otherwise something bad will happen, US President Donald Trump said on Friday.
Watch Live: Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Kick Off in Istanbul
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 6:42am EDTNegotiations between Moscow and Kiev are set to resume today in Istanbul, marking the first direct talks between the two nations in over three years.
Russian Troops Take Control of Volnoye Pole in DPR – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 6:28am EDTMOSCOW, May 16 (Sputnik) – Russian troops took control of the village of Volnoye Pole in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Russian Troops Take Control of Volnoye Pole in DPR – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 6:28am EDTMOSCOW, May 16 (Sputnik) – Russian troops took control of the village of Volnoye Pole in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Ukrainian Air Force Says Contact With F-16 Lost While Carrying Out ‘Tasks’
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 5:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian air force said on Friday that contact with an F-16 fighter jet was lost while the plane was performing “tasks.”
Ukrainian Air Force Says Contact With F-16 Lost While Carrying Out ‘Tasks’
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 5:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian air force said on Friday that contact with an F-16 fighter jet was lost while the plane was performing “tasks.”
Secret Service to Probe Former FBI Director Over Alleged Threat to Trump – Noem
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 5:11am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Secret Service will investigate a social media post by former FBI Director James Comey that was interpreted as a threat to President Donald Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Friday.
US Intelligence to Focus on CIS, Asia-Pacific Region – Russian Foreign Intelligence Chief
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 5:03am EDTDUSHANBE (Sputnik) – US intelligence services will focus on areas that are a priority for Washington, including the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Asia-Pacific region, amid the Trump administration’s demands for efficiency, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said on Friday.
US Recognizes Reality on the Ground in Ukraine — Counterterrorism Chief
Sputnik - May 15th 2025 11:41pm EDT“We recognize the reality on the ground,” said Sebastian Gorka, Donald Trump’s senior director for counterterrorism.
Ukrainian National Charged with Arson of PM Starmer’s Property
Sputnik - May 15th 2025 11:18pm EDTUkrainian citizen Roman Lavrynovych has been charged with setting fire to the house of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Metropolitan Police reported.
Another Humiliation Resurfaced: Houthis Nearly Took Down the ‘Invisible’ F-35
Sputnik - May 15th 2025 1:51pm EDTHaving shot down around a dozen MQ-9 Reaper drones, Yemeni fighters also forced pilots of the “most advanced” and “stealth” US jet to break a sweat dodging their missiles.
Iran Deal Would Require Nixing Ballistic Missile, UAV Programs – State Dept. Nominee
Sputnik - May 15th 2025 12:47pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – There is a broad consensus within US President Donald Trump administration that any prospective agreement with Iran should mandate restrictions on Tehran’s ballistic missile and UAV programs, Joel Rayburn, the nominee for US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, said on Thursday.
‘ICC Sets Standards in Ineffectiveness’ – Russia’s Deputy Envoy to UN
Sputnik - May 15th 2025 11:48am EDTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) only shows how not to be effective as results of their work is not meeting expectations, Russian Deputy Permanent Representative Maria Zabolotskaya said on Thursday.
Ball’s in Trump’s Court, But Iran Won’t Bow to US Pressure
Sputnik - May 15th 2025 11:05am EDTThere is a good possibility of a US-Iranian deal, Mohammad Marandi, a Tehran University professor who was on Iran’s team during the 2015 nuclear talks, tells Sputnik.
Head of Russia’s Delegation to Talks with Ukraine in Istanbul Delivers Statement to Media
Sputnik - May 15th 2025 10:41am EDTRussian President Vladimir Putin proposed resuming contacts with Ukraine, which were interrupted in 2022, without any preconditions.
Tehran Hosts 2024 Andrey Stenin Photo Contest Winners Exhibition With Mehr Media Support
Sputnik - May 15th 2025 9:52am EDTThe exhibition of laureates of the 2024 Andrey Stenin International Photojournalism Contest opened in Iran’s capital. It features 30 works by photojournalists from India, Russia, Italy, Syria, the United Kingdom, Bangladesh, and other countries, at the Howzeh Honari art space.
Sputnik Signs Agreement With Bangladeshi University
Sputnik - May 15th 2025 9:50am EDTSputnik International News Agency and Radio Broadcaster has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the North South University, one of the largest private universities in Bangladesh.
Pentagon’s War Itch? Talk of Direct US-Russia Clash Contradicts Trump’s Policy – Ritter
Sputnik - May 15th 2025 9:32am EDTThere are “several plausible pathways” for the Ukraine conflict to escalate into a direct US-Russia war, claimed Gen. Gregory Guillot, head of US Northern Command, who labeled Russia as one of the US’ “principal adversaries.”
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