Trump urges immediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey
U.S. President Donald Trump wrote that Ukraine should immediately agree to talks to end the war with Russia, which are to take place in Turkey.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that while Russian President Vladimir Putin is not seeking a formal ceasefire with Ukraine, he is prepared to meet in Turkey on Thursday to discuss potential steps toward ending the violence. Trump urged Ukraine to accept the invitation without delay, suggesting that even if no agreement is reached, the talks would clarify the situation and enable European leaders and the United States to respond appropriately.
He added, "I’m starting to doubt that Ukraine will make a deal with Putin, who’s too busy celebrating the Victory of World War ll, which could not have been won (not even close!) without the United States of America. HAVE THE MEETING, NOW!!!"
Ukraine proposes a ceasefire
On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a full and unconditional ceasefire will come into effect starting Monday.
In response to his call, during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the Russian dictator held a press conference at the Kremlin and proposed "direct talks" with Kyiv in Istanbul on Thursday, May 15.
These events were addressed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced an intensification of efforts for peace between Russia and Ukraine. "A big week is coming," he announced on Truth Social, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming peace talks.
Kremlin refuses. Putin wants to continue fighting
However, since Sunday morning, the Kremlin has been conducting a disinformation operation. Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire first and then talks.
Putin made it clear: first talks about the causes of the conflict, only then discussion of a ceasefire — emphasized Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
