US EditionA still-unfolding diplomatic road seeking peace in Ukraine has had many twists and turns
- European leaders gathered with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, to press President Putin for a ceasefire in the three-year war.
- The conflict began with Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, followed by multiple diplomatic efforts including early talks in Belarus and ongoing peace proposals.
- Key developments include a grain export deal mediated by Turkey and the U.N., Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian regions in 2022, and continued international discussions on Zelenskyy's peace plan.
- Following a direct February 2025 call, Trump and Putin agreed to restart negotiations, while Putin later proposed Istanbul talks on May 15 without preconditions amid rejected ceasefire plans.
- Despite multiple ceasefires and diplomatic meetings, ongoing fighting and stalled talks suggest persistent challenges in achieving lasting peace in Ukraine.
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A still-unfolding diplomatic road seeking peace in Ukraine has had many twists and turns
It was a weekend of diplomatic announcements on the war in Ukraine.First, European leaders assembled in Kyiv on Saturday with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin for a ceasefire. Then, after midnight, the Kremlin leader surfaced in Moscow to unveil a proposal for talks in Istanbul, Turkey.If both Putin and Zelenskyy sit down with each other, it would be a first in the 3-year-old war.Key events that h…
Trump's participation in peace talks in Turkey depends on Putin's participation
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Trump Suggested He May Take Part In Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, the United States president, Donald Trump, called the potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine a “very important” event. He also suggested that he might be involved in the discussions. Direct negotiations will resume later this week, most likely on May 15th in Istanbul, Türkiye. The talks were proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. “I think you may have a good result at the Thurs…
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