Zelensky had challenged Putin to meet him in person at the talks, with U.S. President Donald Trump also appearing to urge the Kremlin leader to come to the negotiating table. The Istanbul negotiations would be the first direct peace talks since discussions in the first weeks of the conflict broke down without a deal. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who in the past criticized the level of Western support for Ukraine, urged Putin to attend in person in a phone call on Wednesday, his office said.
Published at: 2025-05-14 21:43:28
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