US EditionHigh-Stakes Peace Talks: Trump Envoys Head to Turkey for Ukraine War Ceasefire
- Senior American representatives Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg are expected to be in Istanbul on May 15, 2025, to observe the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which are being facilitated by Turkey.
- The talks follow European calls for a 30-day ceasefire, which Russia rejected, though Moscow has offered unconditional negotiations without confirming Putin’s attendance.
- U.S. Officials urge Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to meet Putin in person and publicly declare his intent to negotiate a comprehensive ceasefire with Moscow.
- Senior U.S. Sources report that the European Union has warned of imposing further sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet if Moscow refuses to accept the ceasefire.
- These talks represent the first direct negotiations since early 2022 and may shape future diplomacy amid doubts about Russia's commitment to peace.
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High-Stakes Peace Talks: Trump Envoys Head to Turkey for Ukraine War Ceasefire
High-Stakes Peace Talks: Trump Envoys Head to Turkey for Ukraine War Ceasefire U.S. President Trump's senior envoys, Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg, are heading to Istanbul for talks aimed at brokering peace in the ongoing Ukraine war.The proposed meeting, which could involve key figures like Zelenskiy and Putin, is part of a broader effort to initiate a 30-day ceasefire in the region.With European nations poised to impose harsh sanctions if ne…
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