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First part of Ukraine-Russia POW exchange completed, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Russia agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each during face-to-face talks in Istanbul on 16 May. The first part of the largest POW exchange since Russia started its war against Ukraine took place on Friday.

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EU will move ahead with new sanctions on Russia without US

A phone call between Donald Trump and European leaders exposed America's unwillingness to move forward with sanctions against Russia.

Germany

Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says

Europe needs to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine through more targeted sanctions, said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

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Europe’s struggle to prepare for armed aggression

With its ReArm EU plan, the European Commission wants to prepare the EU for a US military withdrawal from the bloc. But, can it move swiftly enough?

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USA

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks

Before Trump's social media statement, Putin had released a statement saying a "ceasefire is possible if the right agreements are reached" but didn't explain what those agreements were.

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A mobile clinic brings vital care to Ukraine's liberated communities

"A country cannot exist without its people. So we’re here, helping people so our country isn’t completely destroyed", says Anna Nikonenko, Co-Founder of Dignitas Ukraine

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Russia deploys 273 drones in biggest attack on Ukraine yet

Russia launched 273 drones at Ukraine overnight into Sunday, marking the largest such attack yet since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.

USA

Trump to speak by phone with Putin on Monday to discuss war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he will speak with Putin regarding the war in Ukraine on Monday, after which he plans to do the same with Ukraine's Zelenskyy.

Culture news

Ukraine's first Eurovision winner ready to mix pop and politics

Euronews sat down with Ukraine’s first Eurovision winner, Ruslana Lyzhychko, to talk about a career that has taken her from the stage to the barricades of Maidan Square, the halls of the Ukrainian parliament, and back again — and to hear about her favorites in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

World

Russian drone strike on passenger bus kills nine in Ukraine

A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy early on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four. Ukrainian and Russian officials had held direct peace talks just hours earlier.

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Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without truce, future meetings possible

The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war. Nevertheless, a Russian spokesperson later floated the possibility of Putin and Zelenskyy meeting if negotiations reach "certain agreements."

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Von der Leyen pitches new EU sanctions on Russian energy and banks

The next round of EU sanctions against Russia will target banks, the shadow fleet and Nord Stream, Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at the Vatican

The Vatican did not release a statement after the meeting, but Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly voiced support for Ukraine, calling for “just and lasting peace”.

Europe News

Ukraine open to 'reasonable steps' to peace as Russia talks kick off

Ukraine and Russia meet in Istanbul for ceasefire talks, with Zelenskyy urging Putin to engage directly. Kyiv's top priority is a 30-day ceasefire and peace efforts.

World News

Crimea is Russia’s training ground for colonisation, Kyiv envoy says

There is one topic on which Kyiv and Moscow will never agree, and yet, for both sides, this point is of the utmost importance — Crimea. Olha Kuryshko, the Ukrainian president’s permanent representative in Crimea, told Euronews that Russia implemented its 2014 techniques on all occupied territories.

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Massive fire erupts in Sumy region after Russian drone strike

Firefighters in Ukraine’s Sumy region battled a massive blaze overnight after Russian drone strikes caused multiple fires and destroyed buildings, emergency services said on Thursday.

Turkey

Ukraine to send its delegation to Istanbul talks, Zelenskyy not going

Ukraine’s president confirmed that he has agreed to send the delegation to Istanbul for a lower-level talk with Russia’s representatives, but he will not be present there himself.

Health news

How Ukraine's medevac programme helped save a severely burned boy

Coordinated by Ukraine's Ministry of Health with the support of the WHO and EU states, the programme has helped over 5,000 patients since its launch.

Russia

Putin is not going to Istanbul, so who will represent Russia?

Vladimir Putin will not travel to Turkey and is instead sending the deputy foreign affairs and defence ministers, the head of his military intelligence, and the presidential aide, who will lead the delegation, the Kremlin announced late on Wednesday.

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Defence is no longer free, Romania's interim president tells Euronews

In an Euronews Romania interview ahead of a crucial presidential election on Sunday, Ilie Bolojan warned that the scale of the hybrid threat from Russia will demand increased spending to keep his country safe.