Trump is considering participation in Ukraine Russia talks in Turkey
Trump is considering participation in Ukraine Russia talks in Turkey
President Donald Trump was open to participate in the possible peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday. This is done while the United States exerts pressure on Moscow and Kiev to end the conflict that has been going on for three years. Trump is in the golf area this week and stops in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar-his first trip abroad since the beginning of his second term. He is considering making a detour to Türkiye, "if I think it would be helpful."
Trump expresses confidence in the talks
"I think that you could possibly achieve a good result from the meeting on Thursday in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine," Trump said on Monday in front of reporters in the White House. "I don't know where I will be on Thursday, I have so many appointments, but I thought about actually flying there. It is possible if I think something can happen there."
Zelensky welcomes Trump's participation
ultimatum of the European allies
Last week the most important European allies in Ukraine Russia had set an ultimatum: either they accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face "massive" new sanctions. They insisted that there can be no new conversations before a ceasefire.
Trump's support for an armistice
Trump had approved the initiative, which was supported by Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Last week Trump called for a 30-day, unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, without calling a specific submission date. "If the ceasefire is not met, the USA and its partners will impose further sanctions," he warned.
Russia's answer to the offers
For months, Ukraine and its allies tried to convince the Trump administration that Putin acts in bad intentions. They argued that Russia's approval of a ceasefire could serve as a test for whether it is seriously interested in a solution to the conflict.Kremlin reacts cautiously
On Monday, the Kremlin said Putin was seriously interested in finding peace through talks. A spokesman emphasized that further information cannot be given, according to the Reuters news agency. The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrow spoke by phone with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan about Putin's proposed talks with Ukraine, but a brief statement by the Russian Ministry of Foreign
Waiting for a clear answer
Selenskyj said on Monday that Moscow had remained "silent" regarding Putin's proposal. "Ukraine always supports diplomacy. I am ready to be in Turkey. Unfortunately, the world has still not received a clear answer from Russia about the numerous suggestions for an armistice," said Selenskyj in his evening approach.
Hope for progress
Selenskyj announced that he had spoken to the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had signaled “complete willingness to carry out the meeting”. The Kremlin reported that Putin spoke to Erdogan on Sunday, who "fully supported" Putin's proposal for peace talks and offered Istanbul as an event location. "A new time window of the possibilities is open with the recent contacts. We hope that this opportunity will not be unused," said Erdogan on Monday.
frustration on failed peace negotiations
The Trump administration has become increasingly frustrated by the fact that the efforts to convey a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine have so far failed. Last month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States "has to move on" if there is no progress in Ukraine.
Post by CNNS Mariya Knight and Gul Tuysyz.
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