Trump Floats Idea of Flying to Istanbul for Russia-Ukraine Talks
- US President Donald Trump proposed attending negotiations scheduled for May 15 in Turkey aimed at resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as he began a diplomatic visit to the Middle East.
- The talks follow proposals from Kyiv and European allies for a 30-day ceasefire, which Russia has not committed to, despite intense fighting and drone attacks.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed his willingness to meet Vladimir Putin in Istanbul for direct negotiations, a first since before the 2022 invasion.
- Trump mentioned he is considering traveling to Turkey to attend the upcoming peace talks and expressed optimism that the meeting could lead to a positive outcome.
- The planned talks could pave the way for diplomacy, but the continuation of Russian attacks and unclear Kremlin intentions suggest uncertain prospects.
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Trump mulls joining Ukraine talks in Turkey, Kremlin silent on Putin
US President Donald Trump said Monday he was "thinking" about flying to Turkey for possible peace talks between Ukraine and Russia but the Kremlin was silent about whether Vladimir Putin would attend.
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