Zelensky vows to 'do everything' to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to travel to Turkey for potential direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This meeting aims to discuss a possible ceasefire and negotiate resolutions to the ongoing conflict between the two countries. There is uncertainty about whether Putin will attend, and the US may send officials to participate in the talks.Key Facts
- Zelensky is going to Turkey to possibly meet Putin in Istanbul on Thursday.
- The last direct talks between the two leaders were in December 2019.
- Russia has not confirmed who will attend the talks from their side.
- Zelensky is focusing on securing a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
- The Kremlin said pressure from outside countries will not influence their decisions.
- The US might send senior delegates to the talks.
- Russia demands long-term settlements addressing what they see as the root causes of the conflict.
- EU leaders have threatened more sanctions if Russia does not agree to a ceasefire.
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