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Lula Urges Putin to Attend Peace Talks with Zelenskyy in Turkey

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

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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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  • 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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The Kremlin has not confirmed Putin's participation but has stated that a Russian delegation will attend the talks in Istanbul on May 15.

Brazilian President Lula is involved due to a request from Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, seeking Brazil's influence with Russia to secure a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy.

If Putin does not attend, it may lead to further diplomatic tensions and potential U.S. and European sanctions against Russia if peace efforts stall.

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