Meeting on May 15 should be in Türkiye; Ukrainian President says he hopes that Russian “don’t look for excuses” so as not to attend
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky (People’s Servant, Center) said he hoped to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin (United Russia, Center), on Thursday (15.MAI.2025). The Russian had already claimed to want in Istanbul (Türkiye).
“I will be in Türkiye”Zelensky said on Sunday (11.MAI) on his X (former Twitter) profile.I hope Putin also goes to Türkiye. Personally. And I hope that this time Putin is not looking for excuses to ‘not be able’“, These.
In a televised speech to the Russians on Sunday (11.MAI), Putin defended the elimination by the root of the causes of the conflict and the restoration of a “lasting peace”In place of a temporary break.
“Our proposal is at the table. The decision is now in the hands of the Ukrainian authorities, who seem to be guided by the political ambitions themselves and not by the interest of the people”Putin said.
Zelensky said he waited for a ceasefire from this Monday (12.mai).
“We are waiting for a ceasefire-this proposal is on the table. A total and unconditional ceasefire, which lasts enough to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy, could significantly approach peace. Ukraine has long proposed this, our partners have been proposing and the whole world is crying out for it. We await a clear response from Russia”He said.
“Russia will have to end this war anyway. Kills need to stop. Ukrainian forces will be ready to respond symmetrically-to guarantee justice. We repeatedly hear from our partners that they are prepared to reinforce sanctions against Russia if Putin reject a ceasefire. HERE TIME will say.“, These.
Zelensky quoted that US President Donald Trump (Republican Party) “expressed support”Negotiations for the end of the war.
Trump, made on Sunday (11.MAI) on his profile at Truth Social, said Putin “does not want to sign a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine”, But gather on Thursday (15.mai)“to negotiate a possible end to the blood bath”.
Prior to Zelensky’s statement, the American said Ukraine should agree.immediately”With the meeting proposal made by Russia.
“At least like that, [a Ucrânia] It may determine whether or not an agreement is possible and, if not, European leaders and the US will know exactly how the situation is, and may act accordingly ”he wrote.
