Vladimir Putin will not attend the high-stakes Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul.
Instead, Kremlin aide and nationalist figure Vladimir Medinsky will lead the Russian delegation, reigniting debate over Russia's negotiation sincerity.
Medinsky, known for his controversial historical views, previously led failed 2022 talks with Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky insists only Putinâs presence signals real intent.
He refuses to meet lower-tier officials.
Meanwhile, Trump is also expected to skip the event.
The absence of top leaders adds doubt over whether Istanbul's negotiations will yield any breakthrough in the ongoing war.
Zelensky has announced he will not personally attend the upcoming peace talks with Russia in Istanbul, opting instead to send a delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The decision follows a nearly three-hour closed-door meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. Zelensky cited concerns over the legitimacy of the Russian delegationâheaded by Putinâs aide Vladimir Medinskyâcalling it a potential âshamâ with no real mandate to make decisions.
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In a major twist, Russia has signaled readiness to resume direct peace talks with Ukraine, with Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky stating Moscow is open to "discussion and possible compromises." Speaking from Istanbul ahead of the highly anticipated negotiations, Medinsky is leading a senior delegation including top defense and intelligence officials. This comes after President Putinâs recent proposal to restart dialogueâsparking speculation of a strategic U-turn in Moscowâs stance.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Turkey for high-stakes peace talks with a Russian delegation, but is unexpectedly snubbed by President Erdogan at the airport. While Putin is absent, the Russian side is led by Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky, a move Zelensky has criticized, questioning the delegationâs authority. With Ukraineâs top intelligence officials present, the talks begin under tense optics. Is this peace effort genuineâor political theatre? Watch the full story for all the details.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, despite proposing them himself. The Kremlin has instead assigned presidential adviser Vladimir Medinsky to lead the delegation. President Trump is also skipping the summit, lowering hopes for any major breakthrough. While Ukraineâs Zelenskyy had demanded Putinâs presence, he is reportedly en route to Turkey. The US has sent Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other key envoys. A ceasefire proposal and prisoner exchange remain on the table amid the absence of top leaders from the historic talks.
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NATO General Mark Rutte slammed Russia for sending a âlow-levelâ delegation to the Peace talks being held in Istanbul. Rutte also objected to Vladimir Putin not attending the talks, especially when Zelensky was present, calling it a missed opportunity. He added that Ukraine was ready for peace, but the ball was in Russiaâs court.
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