The Kremlin continues to remain tight-lipped on Vladimir Putin's potential attendance at peace talks in Istanbul, as international pressure mounts for negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Putinâs spokesperson stated that details on the Russian delegation will only be announced once he receives directives from the president. Zelenskyy confirmed his readiness to attend the meeting regardless of Putinâs presence, asserting that any absence would indicate Putin's disinterest in ending the conflict. This situation becomes increasingly critical as discussions of a possible prisoner exchange surface amidst the negotiations.
Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, stated that the composition of the Russian delegation for potential peace talks in Istanbul will be announced once he receives instructions from the president.
Zelenskyy emphasized that he would still travel to Turkey regardless of whether Putin attends, asserting that failure to engage demonstrates Putin's reluctance to conclude the war.
A senior Russian lawmaker indicated the composition of Moscow's delegation would be revealed on Wednesday evening, hinting at the possibility of an all-for-all prisoner swap.
Former US President Donald Trump has publicly encouraged Zelenskyy to consider the negotiations, suggesting he might also attend the Turkey meeting.
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