Key events on day 1,174 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
On May 13, uncertainty surrounds the potential meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul, with U.S. President Donald Trump considering attending. Despite calls for a 30-day ceasefire, Russia continues its military assaults, particularly in the Donetsk region, leading to ongoing clashes, while European leaders prepare sanctions if the talks fail. Ukraine’s military reports 133 confrontations with Russian forces, highlighting the stagnant intensity of conflict despite diplomatic efforts.
