US EditionZelenskyy to Meet Putin in Turkey, Demands Ceasefire Starting Today
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin personally in Turkey on Thursday to discuss ending the war.
- This meeting follows Ukraine and European allies' demand for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday, which Russia effectively rejected in favor of direct negotiations.
- Western leaders including Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk met Zelenskyy in Kyiv and jointly called for the ceasefire while Turkish President Erdogan confirmed readiness to host the talks.
- US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to accept Russia's offer for direct talks in Turkey on Thursday, calling it a chance to determine if peace is achievable.
- The planned meeting represents a potential shift toward diplomacy, though Zelenskyy awaits Russia’s confirmation of a full ceasefire and hopes Moscow will not delay peace efforts.
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Ukraine war - Russia, news. Media: negotiations, Zelensky in Turkey even without a ceasefire
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Only Putin can make real decisions in peace talks with Ukraine, Zelensky's chief of staff suggests
Presidential Office chief Andriy Yermak voiced doubt about leading negotiations with anyone from Russia except President Vladimir Putin, implying only the Russian leader can make real decisions, according to Yermak's interview with RBC-Ukraine published on May 12.Yermak's remarks follow President Volodymyr Zelensky's announcement that he is ready to meet Putin for talks in Turkey on May 15.The Kremlin has sought to position itself as open to tal…
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