US EditionPutin will not attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
- Vladimir Putin is not attending the Ukraine peace talks set for May 15 in Istanbul, with Russia sending a delegation led by a presidential aide instead.
- Putin's decision follows intense international pressure and calls from Ukraine's President Zelensky, Brazil's President Lula, and others urging his participation.
- The Kremlin named a lower-level delegation led by hardline aide Vladimir Medinsky to represent Russia, while Zelensky will meet Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara on the same day.
- Zelensky indicated that Putin's decision to skip the talks reflects a lack of sincere commitment to peace and called for extensive Western sanctions alongside increased military support for Kyiv; meanwhile, a senior US diplomat is expected to participate in part of the discussions.
- These talks mark the first direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations in over three years, but ongoing fighting and stark disagreement on conflict resolution suggest uncertain outcomes.
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Putin snubs Istanbul talks on Ukraine peace
The Russian leader is not on Moscow’s list of officials attending negotiations.
Stakes High as Russia and Ukraine Set for Crucial Peace Talks in Istanbul
Stakes High as Russia and Ukraine Set for Crucial Peace Talks in Istanbul Amid heightened global tensions, the prospect of crucial peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul has captured international attention. However, these negotiations will proceed without two significant figures: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, both of whom have indicated they will not attend.On Wednesday, the Kremlin announced its …
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