Trump will skip Ukraine-Russia peace talks as Putin evades negotiations, US official says
U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend Ukraine-Russia peace talks to be held on May 15, an unnamed U.S. official said.
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Putin won’t attend peace talks in Turkey, Kremlin says
The Kremlin unveiled its delegation for Ukraine-Russia peace talks in a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 14. Putin was not on the list of delegates, nor were any other top-ranking Russian officials.
Ukraine's next steps will be based on who Russia sends to peace talks, Zelensky says
"I am waiting to see who will come from Russia, and then I will decide which steps Ukraine should take. So far, the signals from them in the media are unconvincing," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine war latest: Trump says he's unsure whether Putin will attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey as Kremlin stays silent
Key developments on May 14: * Trump says he's unsure whether Putin will attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey as Kremlin stays silent * Russia likely preparing major offensive in Ukraine despite peace efforts, FT reports * Trump needs to understand that Putin lies, blocks peace efforts, Zelensky says * EU agrees on 17th
Lavrov won't attend possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, Russian media says
Earlier reporting from the Washington Post cited a former Russian official who claimed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Putin’s foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, would represent Moscow in the talks.
Trump unlikely to attend Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, Bloomberg reports
Turkish officials told Bloomberg that while they don't expect Trump to visit Istanbul, they are not ruling it out, and preparations for any scenario are underway.
As ceasefire talks loom, most Ukrainians oppose elections without full peace deal with Russia
The majority of Ukrainians, 71%, do not support holding elections before a full peace deal, even in the case of a ceasefire and security guarantees, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) on May 14.
Trump says he's unsure whether Putin will attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey as Kremlin stays silent
"He'd like me to be there, and that's a possibility. ... I don't know that he would be there if I'm not there. We're going to find out," U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One while traveling to Qatar, Reuters reported.
Brazil's Lula says he'd ask Putin to go to Turkey for Ukraine peace talks
Brazilian President Lula da Silva claimed that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha had appealed to his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, to ask Putin if he was willing to conclude a peace agreement.
Trump needs to understand that Putin lies, blocks peace efforts, Zelensky says
"Trump needs to believe that Putin actually lies," Zelensky told journalists in Kyiv. "And we should do our part. Sensibly approach this issue, to show that it’s not us that is slowing down the process."
Russia likely preparing major offensive in Ukraine despite peace efforts, FT reports
Russia seems to be preparing a significant offensive in Ukraine as it is moving troops toward key positions on the front, the Financial Times reported on May 13, citing undisclosed Ukrainian intelligence officials.
Zelensky may travel to Vatican for Pope Leo’s inauguration, aide says
Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's chief of staff, said that the new pontiff had a phone call with Zelensky on Monday, during which the pope expressed willingness to facilitate meetings between global leaders and vowed to support efforts for "a just and lasting peace."
Kremlin confirms delegation will attend Istanbul peace talks — Lavrov, Ushakov will likely represent Russia
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that a Russian delegation will be in Istanbul on May 15 for direct peace talks with Ukraine. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Putin’s foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov will likely represent Russia.
Ukraine war latest: Germany threatens 'significant tightening' of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
Key developments on May 13: * Germany's Merz threatens 'significant tightening' of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks * Rubio to attend Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul, Trump says * Zelensky to meet Erdogan in Turkey where both will wait for Putin ahead of peace talks * Ukraine reports destroying Russian Buk
Rubio to attend Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul, Trump says
"Our people are going to be going there," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Germany's Merz threatens 'significant tightening' of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that further concessions from Ukraine during negotiations would be unreasonable if Russia continues to attack civilian targets.
Zelensky to meet Erdogan in Turkey, await Putin to discuss ceasefire, prisoner exchange
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, but said both leaders are ready to fly to Istanbul if Russian President Vladimir Putin chooses to attend the talks there.
Putin's refusal to join Istanbul talks would be 'last signal' Russia doesn't want peace, Zelensky's chief of staff says
Presidential Office chief Andriy Yermak said Ukraine is "ready to discuss anything," but "only if a ceasefire is achieved."
Trump's envoys Witkoff, Kellogg to travel to Istanbul for potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Reuters reports
U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg, will travel to Istanbul for possible peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, Reuters reported on May 13, citing three undisclosed sources.
Will Putin meet Zelensky? As Ukraine, Russia peace talks loom, all eyes are on Kremlin's next move
With just a day to go before Russian-proposed peace talks might begin in Istanbul, the Kremlin is still refusing to confirm whether or not President Vladimir Putin will attend the event. President Volodymyr Zelensky has already said he will meet Putin there, a move that puts the ball very much
Kremlin still refusing to say whether Putin will attend Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul
Russia will announce its representative for the expected talks in Istanbul once Putin "deems it necessary," the Kremlin said.
Zelensky will only meet with Putin in Istanbul, lower-level talks pointless, aide says
President Volodymyr Zelensky would not meet any other Russian official apart from Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul this week, presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on the Breakfast Show program on May 13.
Europe awaits potential Zelensky-Putin meeting before pushing for new US sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reports
U.S. and European officials held talks on May 12, during which Washington made it clear that it wanted to allow talks between Russia and Ukraine before increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin, sources told Bloomberg.
Russian, Turkish Foreign Ministers hold phone call as Moscow again rejects 30-day ceasefire
The phone call comes as Moscow once again rejected a 30-day ceasefire, with Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova claiming that a ceasefire would give "Kyiv a break to restore its military potential and continue its confrontation with Russia."
Didn't Zelensky impose a ban on talks with Putin? Not really
President Volodymyr Zelensky's willingness to hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in Istanbul sparked a question over whether such a move contradicts his earlier decree. In the fall of 2022, Zelensky signed a decree that "stated the impossibility of holding negotiations with Russian President Putin," as
Ukraine war latest: Trump says 'both leaders' will be at Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
Key developments on May 12: * Trump says 'both leaders' will be at Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul * Russia ignores May 12 ceasefire proposal, Ukraine tells allies at London meeting * 'Clock is ticking' — Germany gives Russia until midnight to implement ceasefire, threatens sanctions * EU to unveil new sanctions against Russia on
'We are ready for direct negotiations with Putin,' Zelensky says following phone call with Erdogan
"I am grateful for the support and the readiness at the highest level to promote diplomacy," President Volodymyr Zelensky said of the phone conservation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "We share the same view on the need for a ceasefire."
'Not what Putin was expecting' — What we know (and don't know) about Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin may have gotten more than he bargained for when, on May 11, he rejected calls for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire and invited Ukraine to engage in direct talks in Istanbul later this week. In what may have been a surprise for the Russian leader, Ukrainian President
Upping pressure on Putin, Trump says 'both leaders' will be at Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
"I believe both leaders are going to be there," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Russia ignores May 12 ceasefire proposal, Ukraine tells allies at London meeting
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine and its allies discussed tougher sanctions against Russia's banking sector, central bank, and energy industry.
'Ready for all options' — Ukraine gears up for possible Zelensky, Putin talks
"We are ready for all options. But of course, we are separately waiting for a response on the ceasefire," a source close to President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Kyiv Independent.
'Clock is ticking' — Germany gives Russia until midnight to implement ceasefire, threatens sanctions
"The clock is ticking — we still have twelve hours until the end of this day," German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius reportedly said.
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