13.05.2025 10:42
On Thursday, May 15, the Ukrainian leader Zelensky, who will sit down for a ceasefire in Istanbul, made a bold statement even before his arrival. It was learned that Zelensky will only meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul and will not sit at the table with any other names from the Russian delegation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to start direct peace talks in Istanbul on May 15 received a positive response from Ukrainian President Zelensky.
ZELENSKY ACCEPTED PUTIN'S PROPOSAL
Zelensky, who accepted Putin's proposal and stated that he would be waiting for Putin in Turkey on Thursday, said, "Ukraine expects a complete ceasefire to begin on Monday to provide the necessary ground for diplomacy. I hope this time the Russians will not look for excuses to say 'we can't'."
ZELENSKY ISSUES AN ULTIMATUM
Before coming to Istanbul, Zelensky made a new statement today, issuing an ultimatum. It was reported that Zelensky, who is expected to meet only with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul, stated that he would not sit at the table with anyone else from the Russian delegation.
PUTIN: LET'S MEET IN ISTANBUL ON MAY 15
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a statement made at a press conference held in the capital Moscow the other day, said, "We are declaring a ceasefire for the third time in Ukraine," and proposed the unconditional resumption of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15.
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 will be useful."