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Brazil's President Lula da Silva aims to encourage Putin to negotiate with Zelenskyy at upcoming talks in Istanbul, amid escalating tensions.

Zelensky's Big Istanbul Gamble

Washington Monthly
What to know about possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

Associated Press


Overview
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Turkish President Erdogan, potentially paving the way for peace talks with Russian President Putin in Istanbul on May 15. Amid the diplomatic push, Brazilian President Lula da Silva announced he will urge Putin to attend the discussions, emphasizing the need for direct negotiations. Tensions persist, as Ukraine awaits Putin's attendance while the Kremlin hesitates to confirm. The upcoming talks come amid continued military clashes, and U.S. and European leaders threaten further sanctions against Russia if peace efforts stall. Zelenskyy is determined to engage in negotiations to end the conflict.
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Analysis
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There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Center
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is prepared to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday regardless of whether Putin attends, emphasizing his commitment to achieving a ceasefire amid substantial international pressure.
The Kremlin has not confirmed Putin's participation in the talks, leaving uncertainty about the level of engagement from the Russian side, while Zelenskyy insists that discussions must be prioritized to ensure a lasting solution and a possible ceasefire.
Zelenskyy's position that a ceasefire must precede negotiations highlights the persistent obstacles to peace, yet he remains hopeful that high-stakes talks could lead to significant breakthroughs given recent diplomatic pressures from Europe and the U.S.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has stated he will press Putin to attend peace negotiations with Zelenskyy in Turkey, indicating an international push for dialogue that may affect negotiations.
Trump has publicly urged for an immediate ceasefire agreement. His stance emphasizes that such a compromise could clarify the possibility of a deal without delaying talks any further.
The Kremlin has indicated that it will only meet with Ukraine if there are no preconditions, viewing the ceasefire as both a request and a strategic opportunity for Ukraine to regroup.
Left
There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Center
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is prepared to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday regardless of whether Putin attends, emphasizing his commitment to achieving a ceasefire amid substantial international pressure.
The Kremlin has not confirmed Putin's participation in the talks, leaving uncertainty about the level of engagement from the Russian side, while Zelenskyy insists that discussions must be prioritized to ensure a lasting solution and a possible ceasefire.
Zelenskyy's position that a ceasefire must precede negotiations highlights the persistent obstacles to peace, yet he remains hopeful that high-stakes talks could lead to significant breakthroughs given recent diplomatic pressures from Europe and the U.S.
Right
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has stated he will press Putin to attend peace negotiations with Zelenskyy in Turkey, indicating an international push for dialogue that may affect negotiations.
Trump has publicly urged for an immediate ceasefire agreement. His stance emphasizes that such a compromise could clarify the possibility of a deal without delaying talks any further.
The Kremlin has indicated that it will only meet with Ukraine if there are no preconditions, viewing the ceasefire as both a request and a strategic opportunity for Ukraine to regroup.
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