Before Turkey Peace Talks, Volodymyr Zelensky States Russia “Does Not Want To End War”
Ukrainian Delegation to Meet Russia in Istanbul Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday that the country’s delegation will participate in talks with Russia in Istanbul, aiming to achieve a ceasefire. Leading the Istanbul delegation is Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, accompanied by military and intelligence representatives. A source from the Turkish Foreign Ministry, mentioned by […]
Rubio states that only a meeting between Trump and Putin can resolve the impasse in Ukraine peace talks.
Challenges Await in Turkey Amid Tensions Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed a rather bleak outlook ahead of the anticipated talks in Turkey scheduled for Friday, pointing out that neither Russian President Vladimir Putin nor Donald Trump would be attending. This announcement came after the originally planned discussions on Thursday devolved into chaos. Delegations from […]
Trump Claims There Will Be No Peace Without Meeting Putin
Former President Donald Trump mentioned that advancements in the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine hinge on a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Trump suggested that having a US president involved could potentially make a difference, especially after Putin did not respond to a Ukrainian request in Istanbul today. Reflecting on the situation, Trump stated: […]
Trump Unfazed by Putin Missing from Ukraine Peace Talks, Explains Why
On May 15, 2025, President Donald Trump expressed that he wasn’t surprised by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s absence from a peace negotiation meeting regarding Ukraine. Speaking to reporters, Trump had previously urged Putin to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but brushed off the Kremlin’s decision not to attend. “Look, nothing’s going to happen until […]
Zelensky visits Turkey for discussions on peace, with Putin not attending.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Turkey on Thursday for planned peace discussions, but notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin was absent. Upon his arrival in Ankara, Zelensky criticized the Russian delegation, likening it to “Siam.” “I don’t officially know the status of the Russian representatives yet, but it appears to be staged,” Zelensky remarked. “We’re […]
Trump questions Putin skipping Ukraine peace talks: ‘Why would he attend if I’m not going?’
President Trump stated on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not attend the peace negotiations concerning Ukraine that were held in Turkey, noting that he was not surprised by Putin’s absence, as it mirrored his own. “I actually said, ‘If I’m not going, why would he go?’” Trump remarked to reporters in Qatar. “I’m […]
Zelensky visits Turkey for peace discussions while Putin is missing
A Russian delegation has reached Istanbul for discussions with Ukraine, led by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who arrived in Ankara alongside other senior officials. This development was reported on Thursday. Notably, President Vladimir Putin did not join the Moscow delegation, as indicated by a list from the Kremlin released the previous night. The Russian team, headed […]
Trump refuses peace discussions on Russia-Ukraine in Istanbul, minimizes Putin’s absence.
Trump Skips Istanbul Talks Amid Putin’s Absence On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that he would not attend the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, mentioning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s absence as a factor he would downplay. While advocating for a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump cited a scheduling […]
Allies of Ukraine get ready to challenge Putin on peace negotiations in Turkey
Supporters of Ukraine in Europe and Washington are hoping that the upcoming summit in Turkey, suggested by Russian President Vladimir Putin, will collapse. They believe this could demonstrate to President Trump that Moscow cannot be relied upon. Putin proposed negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on Sunday. However, late on Wednesday, the Kremlin announced its delegation, […]
Putin will not join the team traveling to Turkey for the Ukraine-Russia peace discussions, according to the Kremlin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will skip a crucial conference in Turkey that is focused on trying to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has lasted for three years. While he suggested direct talks in Istanbul, the Kremlin’s list announced on Wednesday did not include his name among the Russian officials attending the negotiations. Ukrainian […]