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19-05-2025
Ukraine says Russia launched its largest drone attack since the full-scale invasion, firing 273 drones across multiple regions including Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk. Ukraine reports intercepting 88 drones, with 128 going astray, while one person was killed near Kyiv and at least three injured. The attack came a day before a planned call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, amid US-led pressure for a 30-day ceasefire. Recent talks in Turkey yielded only a prisoner swap deal. Ukraine accuses Russia of using negotiations as cover to continue the war; Russia demands conditions Ukraine rejects, including neutrality and halting military aid. Kyiv also warned Russia might conduct an ICBM “training and combat” launch. Zelensky met Pope Leo and US Vice President JD Vance in Rome to discuss sanctions and paths to peace.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Kyiv, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-05-2025
Donald Trump said he will call Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss a ceasefire and “stopping the bloodbath” in Ukraine, followed by calls with Volodymyr Zelensky and some NATO leaders. The Kremlin confirmed preparations for the call. This follows stalled Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul, where Kyiv sought a full ceasefire and Moscow made new demands, including Ukrainian troop withdrawals. European leaders have urged a 30-day ceasefire. Recent Russian attacks, including a drone strike on a bus in Sumy that killed nine, prompted Zelensky to call for tougher sanctions. Russia has continued extensive drone launches, with Ukraine reporting many intercepted or gone astray.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine, Russia • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-05-2025
President Trump, wrapping a Middle East trip, said he plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “as soon as we can” to try to advance a resolution to the Ukraine war, arguing little will change until they speak directly. Putin skipped Turkey-hosted talks with Ukraine, sending a lower-level team instead; both sides discussed a large POW exchange and potential cease-fire outlines, but no breakthrough emerged. Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supports a U.S.-backed 30-day halt to fighting, which Russia has not accepted. The Kremlin said a Trump-Putin meeting would need careful preparation. Zelenskyy warned that failure in Istanbul would show Moscow isn’t serious about ending the war.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine war, Kremlin • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-05-2025
Moody’s downgraded U.S. sovereign debt to Aa1, warning higher borrowing costs could pressure markets despite last week’s tech-led rally that lifted the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq. Nvidia denied sending GPU designs to China amid export curbs, highlighting the stakes of China’s fast-growing AI market. President Trump said he will try to broker a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire; the U.S. and U.K. are also engaging India and Pakistan on de-escalation. Former President Biden was diagnosed with aggressive but hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Investors will watch U.S. retail earnings (Home Depot, Target, TJX) for consumer and tariff impacts. In China, Alibaba, Tencent, and JD.com reported stronger ad performance driven by AI, boosting marketing revenues and click-through rates.
Entities: Moody's, U.S. sovereign debt, S&P 500, Nvidia, China AI market • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-05-2025
European markets were set for a mixed open Monday as investors focused on key geopolitical developments. The U.K. and EU are expected to unveil a new defense and security pact in London, alongside measures to ease trade friction, reduce red tape, and expand youth mobility—moves some critics say risk reversing Brexit. Separately, U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin after both skipped recent Turkey-hosted peace talks, with Russia and Ukraine trading blame over failed cease-fire efforts. Opening calls: FTSE slightly lower, while Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC 40, and Italy’s FTSE MIB were seen marginally higher.
Entities: European markets, U.K.-EU defense and security pact, Brexit, FTSE, DAX • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-05-2025
President Donald Trump plans separate calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine, following the first Russia-Ukraine face-to-face talks since 2022 in Istanbul that produced a POW exchange but little progress on peace. The White House is pressing a U.S.-backed peace plan and a 30-day ceasefire, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying both sides are preparing ceasefire proposals but warning against “endless talks.” European leaders support an unconditional ceasefire and threaten more sanctions if Russia doesn’t engage seriously. Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready for “real diplomacy” but rejects territorial concessions, while U.S. patience appears to be waning amid concerns about future support for Kyiv.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine, Russia • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-05-2025
The article argues President Trump faces two tests that could define his credibility: pushing a sweeping House spending bill at home and reviving stalled Ukraine peace efforts abroad. Domestically, Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” bundles tax cuts, major defense and immigration funding, and a space-based missile shield with deep cuts and stricter rules for Medicaid and food assistance—dividing House Republicans between hardliners and moderates and imperiling Speaker Mike Johnson’s slim majority. Even if it passes the House, the Senate outlook is uncertain, and independent analysts say it could add trillions to the debt.
Internationally, Trump’s Ukraine initiative has yielded little, with Vladimir Putin rebuffing a proposed summit. A pivotal Trump-Putin call will test whether Trump will pressure Moscow—through sanctions or more arms for Kyiv—or continue a deferential approach. The piece suggests Putin is unlikely to concede quickly, and that Trump’s claim of unique leverage faces a reality check both in Congress and in Moscow.
Entities: Donald Trump, U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, U.S. Senate, Vladimir Putin • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
19-05-2025
The article argues that the key battleground in the Russia-Ukraine war is now political: influencing U.S. President Donald Trump. Ahead of a pivotal Trump-Putin call, Moscow and Kyiv are each trying to convince Trump the other is blocking peace, with Europeans also lobbying him amid fears his stance hinges on his latest conversation. Trump recently criticized Putin after speaking with Zelensky, but he’s frustrated with stalled talks and sees himself as central to any deal. Ukraine fears a Trump-Putin phone “peace plan” could pressure Kyiv by threatening U.S. aid, while Russia worries a rebuffed Trump could escalate U.S. support for Ukraine. Despite renewed contacts, fundamental gaps in both sides’ demands persist, making a near-term settlement unlikely even under U.S. pressure.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine, Russia • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
19-05-2025
Donald Trump held a two-hour call with Vladimir Putin, after which he announced that Russia and Ukraine would begin immediate ceasefire negotiations. Putin described the talk as frank and supportive of peace but offered no timeline; Zelensky welcomed talks, pushed for tougher sanctions on Russian banks and energy, and vowed not to withdraw Ukrainian troops from Russian-occupied regions. Trump also said a 9-for-9 US-Russia prisoner swap was discussed and briefed key European leaders on the call.
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move toward ending temporary deportation protections for Venezuelans, days after a separate ruling that had limited removals under wartime authority.
In Congress, the Senate advanced bipartisan stablecoin legislation (the GENIUS Act) 66-32 after revisions drew some Democratic support despite opposition from party leaders. The Senate also confirmed Charles Kushner as US ambassador to France in a 51-45 vote, with one Democrat backing and one Republican opposing.
On Trump’s domestic agenda, he plans to press House Republicans to pass his signature “big, beautiful bill” this week amid internal GOP divisions. Conservative Rep. Chip Roy urged delaying a key Rules Committee vote, and Speaker Mike Johnson rejected a push to dramatically overhaul Medicaid while facing demands for a CBO score before a floor vote.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, US-Russia ceasefire negotiations, Supreme Court of the United States • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-05-2025
CNN analysis argues Putin has little incentive to rely on Trump or the U.S. for a Ukraine deal. After a two-hour call, Putin reiterated his core demand to address the “root causes” of the war—his false claim about NATO expansion—while the U.S. signaled a step back: VP JD Vance said “It is not our war,” and Trump suggested Russia and Ukraine negotiate directly, even floating the Vatican as a venue. The piece contends Washington’s leverage is limited: harsher sanctions risk global rifts; easing them alienates Europe; deeper pressure would contradict MAGA priorities. For Putin, the war remains existential and domestic costs high, making compromise unlikely. Europe’s strategy, therefore, hinges on sustained unity and pressure, as Russia can simply continue the conflict while America talks about disengagement.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Ukraine war, NATO expansion, United States • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: analyze
19-05-2025
President Trump touted a two-hour call with Vladimir Putin as a breakthrough, claiming Russia and Ukraine would “immediately” start ceasefire talks and praising the call’s “tone and spirit.” Putin, speaking from Sochi during a school visit, signaled no shift from his hardline demands and continued missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, including Kyiv. Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire; Russia has not. Trump floated economic incentives for Russia post-war and said ceasefire terms should be negotiated directly by Kyiv and Moscow, stepping back from a direct mediating role. He briefed European leaders and cited possible Vatican hosting of talks, while Europeans discussed tougher sanctions if Moscow doesn’t engage. The divergent readouts highlight Trump’s struggle to secure a ceasefire and questions about whether the Kremlin is stalling.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Russia, Ukraine, Kyiv • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-05-2025
CNN video shows Vladimir Putin briefing reporters on Russia’s stance in its war with Ukraine following a “high-stakes” phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. The clip highlights Putin’s remarks on Russia’s position after the conversation but provides few specifics beyond the context of the call and ongoing conflict.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Russia, Ukraine, CNN • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-05-2025
A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Bilopillia, Ukraine, near the Russian border, killing nine and injuring four, hours after rare Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey failed to produce a ceasefire. Ukrainian officials called it a deliberate attack on civilians; most victims were elderly women being evacuated. Three injured are in serious condition, and a mourning period was declared locally. While Russia claimed a separate strike on a military site, both sides had only agreed to a major POW swap (1,000 each) and to exchange ceasefire proposals. President Zelenskyy urged tougher sanctions if Moscow rejects a full ceasefire and consulted with U.S. President Trump and European leaders.
Entities: Bilopillia, Ukraine, Russia, Russian drone strike, prisoner exchange • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-05-2025
Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the war began, firing 273 explosive drones overnight across Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk, according to Ukraine’s air force. Ukraine reported intercepting 88 and electronically jamming 128. Strikes around Kyiv killed a 28-year-old woman and injured three, including a child, and caused significant fires and damage to businesses. The assault came ahead of a planned call by U.S. President Donald Trump with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy about ending the war, following unsuccessful talks where Russia threatened “eternal war” but discussed a potential 1,000-for-1,000 POW swap. Separately, a Russian drone hit an evacuation bus in Sumy, killing nine and injuring seven. Zelenskyy attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, where he met U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukrainian Air Force, Donald Trump • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-05-2025
Donald Trump said he will call Vladimir Putin around 3pm UK time to push for a Ukraine ceasefire, followed by calls with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO leaders. His announcement came after Ukraine reported Russia’s largest drone attack of the war—273 drones targeting Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk—killing a woman and injuring three, including a child. Zelenskyy met US officials JD Vance and Marco Rubio in Rome, emphasizing readiness for “real diplomacy” and an unconditional ceasefire. Recent Istanbul talks saw agreement on a 1,000-prisoner exchange but no ceasefire. European leaders, including UK PM Keir Starmer, coordinated with Trump and warned of further sanctions if Russia doesn’t engage seriously in peace talks.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine, Russia • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
