Portnov's killing and possible dates for new Ukraine-Russia talks - Wednesday brief
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Former Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov was killed in Madrid. Meanwhile, Finnish President Alexander Stubb has named possible dates for a new round of talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, May 21.
Ex-Ukrainian politician Portnov shot dead in Spain
Former Ukrainian politician and lawyer Andriy Portnov was shot dead on Wednesday, May 21, in Spain.
RBC-Ukraine has compiled everything known so far about Portnov's murder in the material.
Technical negotiations between Ukraine and Russia may take place in Vatican next week - Stubb
New technical talks between Ukraine and Russia may take place at the Vatican next week, states Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
"There are now more mediators: previously, only the US played that role, but now Europe is also involved," Stubb remarked.
Trump holds off on Kremlin sanctions: 'We'll see how Russia behaves'
US President Donald Trump is not going to impose sanctions on Russia yet.
“We'll see how Russia behaves. We'll see what's gonna happen,” Trump said.
The US president called the current stage of Russia's war against Ukraine a “critical time” and recalled what he had said to Russian president Vladimir Putin and European leaders.
Ukrainian drones attack Russian military plant producing tank and missile components
Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant was attacked in the city of Bolkhov, Oryol region, Russia. It produces components for tanks, howitzers, and missiles.
Ukraine preparing 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange and verifying each name – Zelenskyy
Ukraine is preparing for a large-scale prisoner exchange in a 1,000-for-1,000 format. Each Ukrainian name is currently being verified.
Zelenskyy stated that he receives briefings almost daily on Ukraine's preparations for a large-scale prisoner exchange with Russia.
