US EditionTrump could divert Middle East trip to join peace talks in Turkey
- Delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States gathered in Istanbul on May 15, 2025, for peace talks that lacked attendance from Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
- The absence of Putin and Trump followed Putin’s decision to send a junior delegation and Trump’s scheduling conflicts during his Middle East tour, while Zelenskyy insisted on negotiating only with Putin present.
- The Russian delegation, led by Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky, faced criticism from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who called it decorative, and Russian officials exchanged insults with Kyiv amid unclear negotiation prospects.
- Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen emphasized that during discussions on peace efforts and stopping the conflict, there is a notable absence—namely, the participation of Vladimir Putin—underscoring Russia’s refusal to engage earnestly in negotiations.
- The stalled talks suggested continued conflict as Ukraine reiterated its readiness for a 30-day ceasefire while Moscow maintained demands over territorial concessions and root causes, leaving outcomes uncertain after Zelenskyy’s Ankara meeting.
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Trump could divert Middle East trip to join peace talks in Turkey
As the first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in over three years begin in Istanbul, President Donald Trump said he may participate if progress warrants it. Whether Trump travels to Istanbul remains uncertain. Will Trump attend the Istanbul peace talks? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy first said on X that Trump has considered appearing at the talks in Turkey, calling his possible presence “the strongest argument” for progres…
'Why would he go if I'm not going?' Trump, Putin not attending peace talks in Turkey
Hopes that Ukraine and Russia’s leaders would meet for peace talks in Turkey on Thursday were dashed as Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Trump opted to skip the trip. Keir Simmons reports.
Have you seen these men? Putin and Trump missing from Ukraine peace talks
Both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have decided not to attend the negotiations in Turkey (Picture: EPA/Getty) ‘Have you seen these men?’ Missing posters would not go amiss in Istanbul where delegations from Ukraine, Russia and America are gathering today for negotiations to end the war. Two chairs remain empty as Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump chose to opt out of the diplomatic stage. Volodymyr Zelensky challenged his Russian counterpart to n…
Trump Not Surprised By Putin’s Absence From Ukraine Peace Talks, Cites Reason Why
US President Donald Trump arrives to address troops at the Al-Udeid air base southwest of Doha on May 15, 2025. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers7:44 AM – Thursday, May 15, 2025 President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wasn’t surprised that Russian President Vladimir Putin was skipping the peace talks... The post Trump Not Surprised By Putin’s Absence From Ukraine Peace Talks, Cites Reason Why appeared f…
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