Uncertainty Surrounds Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
Scheduled peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul face uncertainty as of May 15, 2025, with neither Russian President Vladimir Putin nor U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed to attend.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had publicly challenged Putin to meet in person to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict.
The lack of confirmation from key leaders raises doubts about the talks’ potential to yield progress, as the international community closely monitors developments in the Ukraine-Russia crisis.