Russia and Ukraine are set to engage in crucial negotiations in Turkiye, but discussions on a direct meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy have been hindered. Putin proposed the meetings, referencing past discussions and asserting that Kyiv was at fault for the 2022 negotiation breakdowns. Zelenskyy countered that previous efforts were ultimatums rather than negotiations, emphasizing that any peace settlement must include territorial integrity for Ukraine. The absence of other key leaders, including U.S. President Trump, raises questions about the talks' outcomes.
Zelenskyy stated that past negotiations were more of an ultimatum from Russia than genuine talks, emphasizing that territorial concessions would not be acceptable for peace.
Putin suggested resuming direct negotiations in Turkiye, contending it was not Russia who initiated the breakdown of talks, but Kyiv, which he claims set the current impasse.
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