Zelenskyy Presses Putin to Join Peace Talks in Turkey

Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced he will travel to Ankara, Turkey, requesting a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a potential ceasefire. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed to host the talks, inviting both leaders to Istanbul. While Zelenskyy welcomed President Trump’s offer to attend, Putin’s stance remains unclear. This conflict has endured for over three years, causing massive displacement and economic strife in both nations. European officials have warned of enhanced sanctions on Russia if no genuine progress emerges. Observers see a direct meeting as a rare chance to cool tensions, though optimism is cautious given prior diplomatic breakdowns.