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Trump says ‘nothing’ will happen on Ukraine till he meets Putin

  • On May 16, 2025, Russian and Ukrainian representatives convened in Istanbul for negotiations, marking their first face-to-face discussions since the early stages of the conflict more than three years ago.
  • The talks followed months of conflict escalation and were prompted by international pressure despite Putin's refusal to attend personally.
  • Ukraine’s delegation prioritized securing a real and monitored ceasefire, while Russia sent a low-level team, signaling limited commitment.
  • Trump emphasized that no progress will be made until he meets directly with Putin, highlighting the importance of their face-to-face discussions.
  • The Istanbul talks yielded no immediate breakthrough, reinforcing views that a direct Trump-Putin meeting might be crucial for progress.
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vz.lt broke the news in on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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