Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Ankara on Thursday, marking a pivotal moment in renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. Meeting with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his visit comes on the heels of a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin to revive stalled peace negotiations in Istanbul.
In a candid declaration, Zelenskyy noted, "I am waiting to see who will come from Russia, and then I will decide which steps Ukraine should take. So far, the signals from them in the media are unconvincing." He made it clear that direct peace talks in Istanbul would only move forward if Putin actively takes part.
The Kremlin, however, has stated that Putin will not join the delegation, with presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky stepping in to represent Russia. Meanwhile, during a NATO informal meeting in Antalya, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed optimism, saying, "The talks to be held in Istanbul will hopefully lead us to open a new page."
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