Decisive negotiations in Istanbul on May 15? The Russian delegation is waiting for Zelensky's answer

The date on which a new stage in Russian-Ukrainian relations could begin is May 15. According to Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian president, an official Moscow delegation will be in Istanbul on this date and is waiting for its Ukrainian counterparts for negotiations.

Peskov: “We will be there and we will wait for the Ukrainian side”

In an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, Peskov refused to give specific information about the composition of the Russian delegation. “When the president gives the order, we will reveal it,” he said, noting that preparations for the negotiations are underway at a high level.

US representative is participating - Trump hopes for negotiations

The United States will also participate in these negotiations. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as Trump's special representatives Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg, will also be in Istanbul. Donald Trump said at an investment forum in Saudi Arabia that he “want to go there” and that he expects “very good results” from the negotiations.

Erdogan's initiative and Zelensky's position

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had agreed to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. However, if Vladimir Putin chooses Istanbul instead of Ankara, Zelensky and Erdogan are also ready to go to Istanbul for talks. Zelensky stressed:

"We will do everything to make this meeting with Putin happen. Only he can make a decision on a ceasefire."

Is a historic meeting on the verge?

The Istanbul talks, expected to take place on May 15, could be a decisive step in resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine peacefully. Although the participation of all parties - Russia, Ukraine, the US and Turkey - is still unlikely, this situation is attracting great interest in the international arena.

The Zamin.uz editorial team hopes that practical steps will be taken during the talks towards real peace. The Istanbul meeting could become a historic turning point.

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