Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had separate telephone conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on 20 May, during which they discussed diplomatic efforts and further actions within the coalition of the willing.

The vast majority of Americans, both Democratic and Republican voters, believe that the administration of US President Donald Trump should continue to provide military support for Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have held a phone conversation following the adoption of the 17th package of sanctions against Russia to discuss the next round of restrictions to strike Moscow.

The European Union has imposed sanctions on three Russian military units involved in developing and deploying chemical weapons in Moscow's war of aggression against Ukraine.

The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to use up to US$250 million allocated for foreign aid to fund the voluntary repatriation of refugees from various countries, particularly Ukraine, back to their home countries.

EU defence ministers will discuss stepping up assistance for Ukraine and enhancing European defence capability at a meeting of the EU Council in Brussels on 20 May.

A trial in the case of three people who are believed to have been recruited by Russian agents to prepare sabotage in Germany begins in Bavaria, Germany.

During their first bilateral summit after Brexit, the EU and the UK have called on Russia to fully and unconditionally cease fire in Ukraine.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has pointed out a fundamental difference between Ukraine and Russia revealed during the negotiations held last Friday in Istanbul, Türkiye.

The Ukrainian and Russian delegations have concluded their negotiations in Istanbul, Türkiye, during which the Russian side put forward a number of unacceptable conditions.

The Ukrainian delegation communicates with the Russian representatives through an interpreter during the peace negotiations taking place in Istanbul, Türkiye.

The Russian delegation in Istanbul, Türkiye, has begun demanding that US representatives not be present at the negotiations with Ukraine.

US representative Michael Anton will not participate in the meeting between Ukraine, Russia and Türkiye in Istanbul.

US President Donald Trump, commenting on the peace process in Ukraine, has hinted that the world would be safer "in 2–3 weeks", apparently expressing his belief that he could reach an agreement with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

The Ukrainian delegation has held meetings with representatives of four countries while in Türkiye to coordinate positions ahead of talks with the Russian delegation.

Ukraine's allies will consider imposing new sanctions, which could include punitive duties on imports from Russia, against Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin at a summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Albania after he failed to attend the expected talks in Türkiye between Kyiv and Moscow.

The United States has proposed resuming the work of the NATO-Russia Council as part of efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has commented on the situation surrounding potential peace talks on Ukraine, taking place in Istanbul, where Russia has sent a low-level delegation.

Russia is amassing forces on the front line for a possible new offensive to seize additional Ukrainian territory.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the United States is open to almost "any mechanism" to achieve peace in Ukraine.

France has pledged €10 million to the Chernobyl Shelter Fund of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance repairs to the protective shelter over Unit No 4 at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), damaged by a Russian drone.

US President Donald Trump has stated he is uncertain whether Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin will attend negotiations aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine, scheduled to take place in Türkiye.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has said that there are no plans to send Polish soldiers to Ukraine, following a statement by US President Donald Trump's special envoy on Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.

Jean-Noël Barrot, France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, believes the European Union must focus on a new package of sanctions aimed at strangling the Russian economy and forcing Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to end his war against Ukraine.

European Union ambassadors approved the 17th package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday 14 May.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed hope during a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that Russia will agree to a 30-day ceasefire.

Andrii Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has said that if Russian ruler Vladimir Putin refuses to hold talks in Türkiye, this will indicate that Russia does not want to end the war.

US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has revealed what Ukraine and Russia will discuss if direct talks between them manage to take place.

Steve Witkoff, US President’s Special Envoy for the Middle East, has stated that Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to both Ukraine and Russia, warning that unless progress is made in peace talks, the United States will withdraw from efforts to reach a settlement to end the war.