Zelensky, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, held a high-level phone call with Donald Trump on May 16. The emergency dialogue came as Russia refused a ceasefire and demanded full Ukrainian withdrawal from key regions it doesn't entirely control — Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. While Ukraine, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, pushed for genuine negotiations, Putin declined direct talks and sent aide Vladimir Medinsky instead. The only breakthrough: a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner of war swap.
#ZelenskyVsPutin #IstanbulTalks #PutinAfraid #UkraineWar #PeaceTalksFail #ZelenskyStatement #RussiaUkraineCrisis #PutinNoShow #EUUnited #TrumpCall #CeasefireNow #UkraineStandsStrong #ShamDelegation #PressureOnRussia #DiplomacyDeadlock
Also Read
Putin Declares 'Easter Truce' In Russia-Ukraine War Amid US Proposal, Ceasefire To Stay Till Sunday Midnight :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/putin-declares-easter-truce-in-russia-ukraine-war-amid-us-proposal-to-stay-untill-sunday-midnight-4128473.html?ref=DMDesc
US Will Drop Ukraine-Russia Peace Efforts If No Progress Within Days: Marco Rubio :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-will-drop-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts-if-no-progress-within-days-marco-rubio-4127371.html?ref=DMDesc
Russian Drone Strike Hits Indian Pharma Warehouse In Kyiv, Ukraine Accuses Moscow Of ‘Deliberate Targeting’ :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russian-drone-strike-hits-indian-pharma-warehouse-in-kyiv-ukraine-accuses-moscow-of-deliberate-tar-4122569.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.410~PR.152~ED.420~GR.124~
Speaking in Qatar, former President Trump criticized U.S. defense contractors for producing drones at exorbitant prices—contrasting them with Iran’s $35K–$40K drones, which he called fast, cheap, and deadly. Trump recounted asking an American company to replicate Iran’s affordable drones, only to be presented with a $41 million model. His remarks spotlight rising defense spending and Iran’s rapid drone advancement, which has positioned the country as a major military force in West Asia. Trump’s comments reignite debate over U.S. defense efficiency, cost, and competitiveness.
#Trump #Drones #DefenseSpending #IranDrones #MilitaryTech #WestAsia #USDefense #DroneWarfare #TrumpSpeech #Qatar #UAE #IranTech #MilitaryNews #BreakingNews #TrumpInQatar #USPolitics #DefenseBudget #WeaponSystems #TechGap #GlobalSecurity #ArmsRace #DroneStrike #MilitaryCost #TrumpQuotes #IranVsUS #USMilitary #DefenseIndustry #WarTech #TrumpVsDefense #TrumpTour #MiddleEastPolitics
Also Read
What is Al-Ayyala, The Hair-Flipping Ritual Performed By Women To Welcome Trump In UAE? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/what-is-al-ayyala-the-hair-flipping-ritual-performed-by-women-to-welcome-trump-in-uae-4155333.html?ref=DMDesc
Days After Pahalgam Attack, Pakistan Signed Deal With Trump Family-Backed Cryptocurrency Venture :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/days-after-pahalgam-attack-pakistan-signed-deal-with-trump-family-backed-cryptocurrency-venture-4154893.html?ref=DMDesc
Kangana Ranaut Takes Jibe At Donald Trump, Later Deletes It - Says Did It On 'JP Nadda's Request' :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/kangana-ranaut-takes-jibe-at-donald-trump-says-deleted-post-on-jp-naddas-request-4154455.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.410~GR.124~ED.420~
James Comey shared some controversial digits on social media ... and now federal officials are calling for a criminal investigation, claiming it's a call to.. TMZ.com
Donald Trump's the commander-in-chief and the ultimate authority on smokin' hotness, apparently ... 'cause he claims after he said he hated Taylor Swift she.. TMZ.com
U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his four-day Middle East tour with a visit to the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, marking the final stop of his diplomatic journey through Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. This visit underscores his ongoing commitment to fostering interfaith dialogue and promoting peace in the region
#TrumpInAbuDhabi #AbrahamicFamilyHouse #TrumpUAEVisit #InterfaithUnity #PeaceThroughFaith #TrumpMiddleEast #MosesBenMaimonSynagogue #HistoricVisit #GlobalDiplomacy #FaithInFocus #TrumpLive #UnityInDiversity #TrumpInTheUAE #MiddleEastMoment #BuildingBridges
~HT.410~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~
In a dramatic escalation of diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to Vladimir Putin’s offer for direct peace talks in Turkey — but with a firm condition: no negotiations..
In a fiery new statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of violating Russia’s ceasefire proposals by launching a massive drone and missile offensive. According to Putin, Ukraine..
A "fantastic, historic day" — but is this trade deal really as good as it sounds? President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer hail their new agreement, but there's more to this deal than meets..
By Tim Donner
When Mike Waltz was unexpectedly relieved of his duties as national security advisor to President Donald Trump and reassigned to the role of US... Eurasia Review
By Zhao Zhijiang
A few days before the U.S.-China representatives were set to meet in Geneva, U.S. President Donald Trump made a high-profile announcement... Eurasia Review
By Rachel Chiu
**A new kind of deregulation in the Trump era**
The Trump administration has sought to tackle an issue of government overreach that, while... Eurasia Review
![Zelensky, Macron, Starmer Call Trump After Istanbul Talks Collapse; West Rattled by Putin’s Demands? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250516/1410982550-Zelensky-Macron-Starmer-Call-Trump-After-Istanbul-Talks.jpg)
![“I Want Iran-Style Drones!” – Trump Demands U.S. Defense Firms Match Iran’s Cheap, Fast, Deadly UAVs [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250516/1410979018-“I-Want-Iran-Style-Drones!”-Trump-Demands.jpg)
![Trump's Last Message For UAE From Abrahamic Family House | Trump's Historic Middle East Tour ENDS [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250516/1410969718-Trump-Last-Message-For-UAE-From-Abrahamic.jpg)
![Zelensky Says ‘NO IFs, BUTs’ —Demands Full Ceasefire Before Meeting Putin as Trump Urges Peace Talks [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250512/1410515886-Zelensky-Says-NO-IFs-BUTs-—Demands-Full-Ceasefire.jpg)
![Putin Holds Press Conference: Accuses Ukraine of Violating All Ceasefires - 524 Drones, 45 Vessels.. [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250511/1410459220-Putin-Holds-Press-Conference-Accuses-Ukraine-of-Violating.jpg)
![Trump and Starmer Celebrate “Historic” Trade Deal, But What’s Really Hiding Behind the Tariff Cuts? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250509/1410280880-Trump-and-Starmer-Celebrate-“Historic”-Trade-Deal-But.jpg)
