PoliticsWar Zelenskyy needs to conduct discussions solely with Putin in Istanbul, however Russia has not confirmed its delegation. Wednesday, Might 14, 2025

In keeping with the President’s Workplace, on Might 15 in Istanbul President Zelenskyy will solely meet with Vladimir Putin and never anybody else from the Russian facet.

“Solely Putin can decide on whether or not to proceed the battle or cease it,” they famous.

The Kremlin has not but disclosed who will characterize Russia at these talks. Zelenskyy anticipates that Putin will present willingness for a ceasefire, which he believes would facilitate discussions on all different features of ending the battle.

On Might 12, Zelenskyy spoke by telephone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan concerning the forthcoming negotiations, highlighting the dearth of a definitive response from Russia concerning numerous ceasefire proposals.

In the meantime, Sergey Lavrov spoke with the Turkish International Minister the identical day, specializing in pathways to peace. US President Donald Trump is assured that Russia will comply with a 30-day ceasefire.

Moreover, as reported by Trump’s particular consultant Steve Witkoff, the US President has issued an ultimatum: both Ukraine and Russia have interaction in direct negotiations, or the US will stop mediation efforts. The negotiations will contain US particular envoys Witkoff and Kellogg, and whether or not the US president will attend hinges on Putin’s participation.