US EditionZelensky challenges Putin’s offer to meet after Russia ignores ceasefire demand
- On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced his willingness to hold peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey later this week.
- This follows Putin’s offer for direct talks in Istanbul after Moscow ignored a joint ceasefire ultimatum by Ukraine’s European allies and the US demanding a 30-day unconditional ceasefire by Monday.
- While Zelensky called Putin's offer a positive sign, leaders from Germany, Poland, France, and the UK insisted talks cannot start before a full ceasefire, echoing concerns that Russia acts in bad faith.
- Zelensky expressed readiness to meet Putin this week and expressed a desire that Russia avoids making excuses as before, emphasizing that a sustained ceasefire beginning Monday is essential for diplomatic progress, while Trump called on Ukraine to promptly agree to the talks.
- The event suggests Zelensky seeks to use the Istanbul talks to rally unified European support despite deep divisions, but meaningful progress remains uncertain as both sides have blamed each other for continuing hostilities.
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As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues on the battlefield, global leaders are waging their own campaigns through diplomacy, pressure and strategic maneuvering. Just days ago, leaders from the UK, Germany, France and Poland arrived in Kyiv to urge Vladimir Putin to accept a 30-day, unconditional ceasefire. The message was clear: if Moscow refuses, Western allies will increase sanctions and ramp up military aid to Ukraine. Buoyed by this …
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