Live War Ukraine | Trump wants 'if there is progress' on Friday to Istanbul for peace conversations - World News

The peace talks between Ukraine and Russia seem to have to take place on Thursday without the presence of presidents. Putin is not coming, and therefore neither is Trump. Zelensky is keeping his options open, but is currently still in Ankara. Trump says he is open to coming on Friday. Read all about the war in Ukraine and the situation in Russia in our live blog.

In Turkey, direct talks between representatives of Russia and Ukraine are planned on Thursday. Putin had proposed them but did not take part in them himself. Trump also renounces the Kremlin chief's absence as a reason, according to a media report. All news on the blog.

President Donald Trump of the United States won't go to talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey, reports Reuters with a reference to an American official.

The Russian head of state is not on the delegation list for peace talks in Turkey. US President Donald Trump will also remain outside the negotiations.

A committee announced by Kremlin does not include the name Vladimir Putin. Nor did Trump officially confirm his absence, but a US source advanced to Reuters that would not go to the negotiations in Turkey.

US President Donald Trump will not go to Turkey, where the talks between Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to take place.