13.05.2025 14:41
The standoff between Ukraine and Russia, which will sit down at the table for a ceasefire in Istanbul, continues. Following Zelensky's announcement that he would only meet with Putin in Istanbul and would not sit down with other members of the Russian delegation, a response came from the Kremlin. Peskov stated that the names of those who will participate in the negotiations will be announced at the time deemed necessary by Russian President Putin.
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Kremlin Palace Spokesman Dmitriy Peskov made statements to reporters regarding the negotiations planned to be held in Istanbul about the war in Ukraine on Thursday, May 15.
Spokesman Peskov said, "The Russian side continues to prepare for the negotiations in Istanbul. We will not make any further comments for now." When asked who would represent Russia in the talks, Peskov stated, "We will announce it when the President (Vladimir Putin) deems it necessary."
ZELENSKY INSISTS ON FACE-TO-FACE MEETING WITH PUTIN
Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Mikhail Podolyak stated in an interview with Reuters, "President Zelensky will not meet with any other Russian representative except Putin in Istanbul."
IT WILL BE THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2019
If Zelensky and Putin meet on Thursday, it will be their first face-to-face meeting since December 2019.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed direct talks with Ukraine on Sunday, May 11. In response, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky stated that he would attend the meeting but insisted that Putin must also participate in person.
TRUMP: I CAN ALSO ATTEND
On the other hand, U.S. President Donald Trump made striking statements regarding the Russia-Ukraine meeting expected to take place in Istanbul on Thursday, implying that he could also attend the meeting. Trump said, "I am thinking of flying there. Actually, I have a lot of meetings on Thursday, but I think there is a possibility. I will be somewhere in the Middle East, but I will fly there if I think it would be helpful."
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