Zelensky to travel to Turkey for potential talks with Putin
Sunday, 11 May 2025 () Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday he will travel to Turkey later this week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a "necessary basis for diplomacy" to end the war. Why it matters: If the meeting takes place, it will be the first time the two leaders have met since the…
Zelensky has thrown down the gauntlet, publicly daring Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend face-to-face peace talks in Turkey. Zelensky said he will be waiting in Türkiye on Thursday, emphasizing there is “no point in prolonging the bloodbath.” The dramatic challenge follows a televised...
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In a dramatic escalation of diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to Vladimir Putin’s offer for direct peace talks in Turkey — but with a firm condition: no negotiations..