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Trump needs to understand that Putin lies, blocks peace efforts, Zelensky says

Ukraine's President Zelensky urged President Trump on May 13, 2025, to help secure a direct meeting with Russian President Putin in Turkey, planned for May 15, 2025.
This call was held following Putin’s suggestion to engage in talks amid the ongoing conflict that began with Russia’s large-scale military action in Ukraine in early 2022, although Moscow has yet to confirm Putin’s participation or agree to a ceasefire.
Zelensky criticized Putin for obstructing peace initiatives, asserting that Putin shows no intention of ending the conflict, agreeing to a ceasefire, or engaging in talks, and emphasized the necessity of Putin’s direct participation.
Zelensky stated that if Trump agrees to take part in the meeting, it could encourage Putin to attend as well, and he called for the implementation of the toughest possible sanctions if Putin fails to appear.
European leaders warned Russia of further sanctions if no progress occurs, while US envoys will attend talks with or without Trump, who remains uncertain about his own attendance.

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Le Figaro

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Editorial by Philippe Gélie: "Between Putin and Zelensky, a beauty contest"

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Will come? Will not come? Russia keeps the blur around a Zelensky-Putin meeting in Turkey

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When is Trump going to call Putin's bluff?

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Ukraine War: "It's important that Trump understands that Putin is lying."

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The Washington Post

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Trump is an inept dealmaker, but at least he’s good at reversing course

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