Negotiations in Istanbul between Russia and Ukraine appeared to stall, with only Ukrainian President Zelenskyy present. He accused Russia's President Putin of fear, critical of the mid-level delegation Putin appointed. Zelenskyy expressed doubts about the Russian team's authority to negotiate meaningfully. Although the head of the Russian delegation, Medinsky, declared they sought long-term peace, the separation of both delegations indicated a lack of genuine progress. The situation was complicated further by Zelenskyy's departure for a meeting in Albania, leaving his defense minister to meet with the Russian delegation, which cast uncertainty on the talks.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized Putin for sending 'stand-in props' instead of attending negotiations, questioning the authority of the Russian delegation amidst ongoing attacks.
Despite intense speculation, Russian President Putin named mid-level technocrats for talks in Turkey, while President Zelenskyy accused him of fearing face-to-face meetings due to ongoing conflict.
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