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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Russia Reminds Ukraine at Talks in Istanbul of Terms of 2022 Agreements Sputnik 16 May 2025 -- 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.
• Russian Delegation Satisfied With Outcome of Ukraine Talks and Ready to Continue Dialogue Sputnik 16 May 2025 -- The first talks between Russia and Ukraine in three years have concluded in Istanbul. The parties agreed on a huge prisoner exchange and the preparation of detailed ceasefire proposals. The negotiations lasted nearly two hours. When the delegations left the room, it was unclear whether the dialogue had ended or if another round was coming.
• Russian Troops Take Control of Volnoye Pole in DPR - Defense Ministry Sputnik 16 May 2025 -- Russian troops took control of the village of Volnoye Pole in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeting with permanent members of the Security Council President of Russia 16 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held, via videoconference, a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council.

Foreign Policy

• Telephone conversation with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov President of Russia 16 May 2025
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna at the CBSS ministerial meeting: Threats of the shadow fleet must be tackled more decisively Estonia MFA 16 May 2025 -- Yesterday and today, on 15 and 16 May, the foreign ministers and high-ranking officials of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) gathered in Vihula under the Estonian Presidency to discuss the threats posed by the activities of the shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea and the protection of critical underwater infrastructure.
• Tsahkna to his German colleague: Baltic Sea states must stand up to Russian provocations Estonia MFA 16 May 2025 -- Today 16 May, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met with German Minister of State for Europe Gunther Krichbaum on the sidelines of the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in Vihula.
• Budrys: Russia is using its shadow fleet against us as a weapon Lithuania MFA 16 May 2025 -- On 16 May in Estonia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, is participating in the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS).

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