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Zelenskyy Awaits Putin in Turkey for Potential Peace Talks

Ukraine and Russia prepare for their first direct talks since 2022, but Putin's attendance remains uncertain as global leaders push for progress.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to journalists during a news conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
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This combination of pictures created on May 12, 2025 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) during a press conference with the German Chancellor during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin on June 11, 2024 and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in Moscow on March 18, 2025.

Overview

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed he will attend talks in Turkey on Thursday, emphasizing he will only negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
  • The Kremlin has yet to announce whether Putin will attend, despite his own proposal for direct talks, fueling doubts about Moscow's commitment to peace efforts.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in joining the talks if Putin participates, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been confirmed to attend.
  • European leaders continue to push for a 30-day ceasefire and threaten new sanctions on Russia if progress is not made at the Istanbul meeting.
  • Fighting persists along the front lines in Ukraine, with Russian forces conducting drone and missile strikes, underscoring the urgency of diplomatic breakthroughs.