US says Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks
Summary
A top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, stated that direct talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are essential for any significant progress in Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia were expected to hold face-to-face talks in Turkey, marking the first such meeting since 2022, although no scheduled time was set.Key Facts
- US diplomat Marco Rubio thinks peace talks between Ukraine and Russia need Trump and Putin to meet directly.
- Ukraine confirmed it would send a group to meet Russian officials in Istanbul.
- Former US President Trump mentioned significant progress depends on him meeting Putin.
- Delegations from the US, Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia planned to meet in Istanbul, but no specific time was set.
- Previous attempts at negotiations failed following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- Russia controls about 20% of Ukraine, including Crimea, annexed in 2014.
- Ukraine refused to meet Russian demands, like becoming neutral and giving up joining NATO.
- Fighting in Ukraine continues, with Russia claiming more territory in the eastern Donetsk region.
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