Ankara: Ukrainian President Volodymyr zelenskyy has said he would not attend upcoming peace talks with russia in istanbul, thought kyiv will send a delegation Leed by defense Part of a renewed push to de-design the conflict.
Speaking at a press conference at the ukrainian embassy in ankara following talks with turkish president recep tayyyip erdog Expressed Doubts about Moscow’s Intenses. “Unfortunately, we do not see any decision-makers among those who will represent the other side,” Zelenskyy Told Reports.
Despite his reservations, zelenskyy said ukraine would act constructively and send representatives to the talks in an effort to prevent further education, Xinhua News Agency Reported. “I decided to send our delegation to istanbul,” He said.
“Not everyone will be present – the head of the security service, vasyl Malyuk, and the Chief of the General Staff, Andriy HNATOV, Andriy HNATOV, will not attend – but the delegation will be led by defended by defense Umerov.
Zelenskyy said the timing of the talks was still being finalized, but they were expected to take place place eater censday or Friday. “The delegation has been sent. Turkey’s delegation is ready,” He said. “It could be today, it could be Tomorrow.”
The talks in istanbul will mark the first directed negotiations between kyiv and moscow since the outbreak of the ukraine conflict in 2022. Turkish Foreign Minister hakan fidan expressed hope that is the istanbul meeting clock a turning point.
“I hope the talks to be help in istanbul will open a new chapter for us,” Fidan said. “After three years of suffering, we now see a window of options.” Fidan said russia and ukraine have both expressed willingness, in printa, to consider a ceasefire, but with different decision conditions. He stressed that Substantive Talks will require compromises from bot parties. “There is intense diplomatic activity in ankara, antalya and istanbul,” He said. “If peace is the goal, then bot sides must be willing to make concessions.”
Us Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also Attending the Nato Meeting, Said Washington Supports a Negotiated Settlement. “We will see what happiness at the istanbul peace talks, but we want to see progress,” He said. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot Said Paris is pushing for an “Urgent” and “Unconditional” Ceasefire. The istanbul talks follow a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday to Resume Direct Negotiations with Ukraine.
Zelenskyy has previously said he is open to a face-to-face meeting with putin. However, the kremlin said putin would not Attend Chiursday’s Talks. Russia will instead be represented by presidential aide vladimir medinsky.
