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: […]
Rubio says a meeting between Trump and Putin is the ‘only way’ to resolve the war in Ukraine.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Thursday that a meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is the “only way” to move forward in talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. His comments came after Putin assigned lower-level officials to discussions, coinciding with the downgraded meeting of Turkish, Russian, and Ukrainian officials. […]
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 […]
Putin Misses Scheduled Ukraine War Discussions in Turkey, According to Kremlin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the Russian delegation sent for peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday, suggesting they were nothing but a facade after President Vladimir Putin’s absence. Zelensky expressed skepticism about the possibility of meaningful negotiations after learning that Putin would not attend. A spokesperson for Ukraine had previously indicated that Putin’s presence was […]
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 […]
Putin Will Not Attend Ukraine-Russia’s First Direct Meeting Since 2022
On Thursday, representatives from Ukraine and Russia are set to meet in person for the first time in over three years, though Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending. Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky had invited Putin to a face-to-face meeting in Istanbul, but the Russian team consists of lower-level officials. The significance of the […]
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 […]