What to know about possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
- Ukraine and Russia are gearing up for what could be their first in-person negotiations since early 2022, scheduled to take place in Turkey on May 15.
- The talks follow a ceasefire-or-sanctions ultimatum by European allies, with Putin proposing direct talks despite ignoring the ceasefire demand.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky stressed any agreement must include an unconditional ceasefire and challenged Putin to meet face-to-face in Turkey.
- US President Trump has called for a restart of talks, urging Zelensky to "HAVE THE MEETING, NOW!!!" and suggesting he might attend if helpful.
- Most analysts doubt immediate results or Putin’s attendance, suggesting the talks may serve more to maintain pressure than to resolve the conflict.
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Russia and Ukraine will meet this Thursday, but who will attend? Here's what we know.
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey this Thursday, if the Russian ultimately decides to attend a summit he proposed. The possibility of the two meeting face-to-face has generated great expectations, but the Kremlin has so far refused to reveal who will attend Turkey on behalf of the Russian side, and Russian officials have been preparing justifications and excu…
Zelensky gathered a team for talks with Russia in Turkey — Radio NV: EADaily
EADaily, May 14th, 2025. Tomorrow, the head of the presidential office Andrei Yermak, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and presidential adviser Igor Zhovkva will go to Turkey for talks with the Russian Federation together with the head of the Kiev regime Vladimir Zelensky. This is reported by Radio NV with reference to sources in the entourage of the Ukrainian leader.

Who will show up for Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Tuurkey?
The Kremlin has refused to confirm who will attend the talks.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Challenges Russia’s Putin to Face-to-Face Meeting at Peace Talks in Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will travel to Turkey this week to seek a ceasefire deal with Russia. The Kremlin, meanwhile, says a Russian delegation will be in Istanbul for possible direct peace talks — though it’s not clear whether President Vladimir Putin will personally attend. Nor is it clear whether President Donald Trump will join the negotiations. Ahead of his trip to Turkey, Zelensky said he will only believe Russia is …
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