Zelensky sends defence minister to Istanbul talks but says Putin ‘not serious’ about peace in Ukraine
Russian president Putin did not show up in Turkey on Thursday for proposed direct peace talks with the Ukrainian leader. Mr Zelensky was waiting for the Russian leader in the capital of Ankara after challenging the Kremlin leader to face-to-face discussions on ending their three-year-old war. But Putin sent just…
bubmagMay 15, 2025