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Zelenskyy Challenges Putin to Attend Istanbul Peace Talks

Ukraine's president insists on direct negotiations with Putin to secure a ceasefire, as uncertainty looms over the Russian leader's attendance.

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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 stated he will only attend the Istanbul peace talks on May 15 if Russian President Vladimir Putin is present.
  • Zelenskyy has accused Putin of avoiding direct talks and urged Western nations to impose strict sanctions if the Russian leader fails to attend.
  • The Kremlin has yet to confirm Putin's participation, despite his initial proposal for direct negotiations with Ukraine in Turkey.
  • US President Donald Trump has offered to join the talks while Secretary of State Marco Rubio is confirmed to attend, emphasizing a push for a ceasefire.
  • Hostilities persist on the ground, with Russian forces continuing attacks despite calls for an unconditional 30-day truce supported by European nations.