US EditionTrump Floats Idea of Flying to Istanbul for Russia-Ukraine Talks
- President Donald Trump announced he might fly to Istanbul to attend Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2025.
- The proposed talks follow Russian President Putin's offer and Ukrainian President Zelensky's readiness for direct negotiations in Turkey after years of conflict.
- Turkey's President Erdogan supports hosting the meeting and urged both sides to seize this window of opportunity amid ongoing fighting and recent attacks.
- Trump expressed optimism about the outcome of the upcoming Thursday talks in Turkey, and Zelensky emphasized the significance of Trump's possible participation in the meeting.
- If successful, the talks could mark the first direct Ukraine-Russia negotiations since early 2022, possibly opening a path toward peace amid stalled ceasefire efforts.
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