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Zelensky
Zelensky Presses for Ukraine Ceasefire in Turkey – With or Without Putin
The Ukrainian president said he can even skip the meeting with his Russian counterpart if the delegations can agree on a ceasefire on Thursday as proposed earlier.
May 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump ‘Not Disappointed’ by Moscow’s Low-Level Delegation in Turkey
US President Donald Trump then said he knew “nothing about a delegation” when questioned by a reporter aboard Air Force One.
May 15, 2025
Russia
EXPLAINED: Who Is Vladimir Medinsky, Russia’s Ukraine-Born Negotiator for Thursday’s Istanbul Talks?
The fact that Putin sent his rumored ghost writer on pro-Russian literature might illustrate his seriousness towards the talks with Ukraine, which he proposed himself.
May 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Istanbul Talks: Is Moscow Ready for Peace or Just Bluffing?
The Kremlin had left the question of who would be attending open until the last minute, even though it was Putin himself who proposed direct negotiations.
May 15, 2025
Zelensky
Moscow Mocks Zelensky as ‘Clown’ in Heated Clash Over Istanbul Talks
The Kremlin has called Zelensky a “clown” and a “failure” after he criticized Russia’s delegation in Istanbul as a “sham.”
May 15, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Slams Russian Delegation as ‘Sham’ Ahead of Direct Talks Upon Arrival in Ankara
Speaking briefly to reporters near the plane after landing, Zelensky confirmed the Ukrainian delegation had arrived and outlined plans for the upcoming talks.
May 15, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Says He’ll Join Ukraine-Russia Talks in Istanbul ‘If Appropriate’
Trump, on a Middle East tour, says he may join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey on Friday “if it is appropriate,” while the Russian delegation has landed in Istanbul.
May 15, 2025
Ukraine
Russian Delegation, Without Putin, Arrives in Istanbul for Ukraine Talks
Putin was not included on a list of Moscow’s negotiating team published by the Kremlin late Wednesday, after Zelensky challenged him to turn up in person to the talks.
May 15, 2025
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: What to Know About First Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Since 2022
The talks come amid a fresh push for diplomacy, but key issues like occupied territories, NATO membership and ceasefire terms still have no agreement.
May 15, 2025
Turkey
Rubio Arrives In Antalya, Meets With Sybiha
NATO foreign ministers will gather on Thursday to focus on preparations for the upcoming Summit in The Hague, but the Alliance’s support for Ukraine also remains top of the agenda.
May 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Reportedly Plans to Skip Istanbul Talks on Thursday
The Russian leader was not listed as an attendee at peace talks in Turkey on Thursday.
May 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Brazil’s Lula Urges Putin in Call to Meet Zelensky in Turkey: Statement
Brazil’s Lula urged Putin to join Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, but Putin wasn’t listed among negotiators despite proposing talks himself days earlier.
May 14, 2025
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Ukraine and Russia’s Return to Peace Talks in Turkey, What’s Changed Since 2022?
Ukraine and Russia will return to peace negotiations after more than three years of brutal warfare. Can they negotiate a lasting peace this time?
May 14, 2025
Turkey
Kremlin Continues ‘Blowing Smoke’ Over Istanbul Meeting
With the proposed meeting between the US, Ukraine, and Russia in Turkey only hours away, some of Putin’s key players are still keeping their cards close to their chests.
May 14, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Offers To Go to Ukraine Talks if Putin Does
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Putin to meet him in person in Turkey, but Russia has not confirmed who would attend any talks.
May 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Again Declines to Say Who Will Go To Ukraine Talks
Putin himself called for the negotiations in a late-night address from the Kremlin at the weekend, but Moscow has repeatedly refused to say if the president would travel.
May 14, 2025