Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine has paid about $770 million in advance to foreign suppliers for weapons and ammunition that have never been delivered.

As of the morning of May 16, Russian invaders advanced near the settlements of Pokrovsk and Volnovakha districts of Donetsk region.

The trilateral meeting between Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine will take place at 12:30 p.m. Kyiv time.

On May 15, 2025, the Defense Forces of Ukraine engaged in 165 combat clashes with Russian invaders.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would not attend the talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul today, 16 May. However, American representatives will attend the talks.

On Friday, 16 May, the Russian delegation will be waiting for the Ukrainian delegation "from 10 am".

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that a new package of sanctions against Russia has already been prepared.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the composition of Ukraine’s delegation for participation in the negotiation process with the Russian Federation in Turkey, scheduled for 15–16 May.

Russia has expressed its readiness to resume negotiations and consider possible compromises with Ukraine during talks in Istanbul.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a Ukrainian delegation will be sent to Istanbul for talks with the Russian side.