Kremlin: The Russian delegation is waiting for the Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul, but they are not present.

15.05.2025 14:52

While the world's attention is focused on the Russia-Ukraine negotiations to be held at the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, a striking statement has come from the Kremlin. The statement included the following: "The Russian delegation is currently in Istanbul waiting for the Ukrainian delegation, but the Ukrainians are nowhere to be found. We do not know how the talks will proceed in Istanbul, and there are no preparations regarding Putin's visit."

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The world is holding its breath, eyes are turned to the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul where negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set to take place.

"WE DON'T KNOW HOW THE MEETINGS IN ISTANBUL WILL GO"

Initial statements from the Kremlin revealed that there is a crisis in the peace talks. The statement included, "The Russian delegation is currently waiting for the Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul, the Ukrainians are nowhere to be found. We do not know how the meetings in Istanbul will go, there are no preparations for Putin's visit."

ZELENSKY WILL GO TO ISTANBUL AFTER MEETING WITH ERDOĞAN

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came to Ankara to meet with President Erdoğan at Beştepe before the summit in Istanbul. It is expected that the Ukrainian delegation and Zelensky will go to Istanbul after the meeting with President Erdoğan.

RUSSIA INSULTS ZELENSKY: CLOWN, LOSER

Statements that could disrupt the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine came from the Kremlin. Russia referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a "clown" and a "loser" ahead of the meetings expected to take place in Turkey.

After Zelensky described the Russian delegation as "almost a deception," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded, "Who is saying the word deception? A clown? A loser? Someone with absolutely no education..." Meanwhile, Lavrov also called Zelensky, who criticized the Russian delegation participating in the peace talks, a "poor man."