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Putin Declines to Attend Istanbul Talks, NATO Ministers Gather Instead

Russian President Vladimir Putin has refused to attend scheduled peace talks in Turkey, prompting NATO ministers to convene in Antalya amid rising tensions in Ukraine.


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As potential peace talks in Istanbul approach, President Vladimir Putin has declined attendance, sending lower-level delegates instead while NATO ministers congregate in Antalya. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized plans to enhance security support for Ukraine. President Zelensky, who will meet President Erdoğan, is poised for discussions with lower-ranking Russian officials but insists on high-level dialogue for meaningful resolution. The conflict escalates with recent missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, complicating efforts for a ceasefire, as criticisms mount against any peace terms perceived as dictated by Moscow.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy challenges Putin to a personal meeting in Turkey for peace talks, emphasizing that only direct talks with Russian leaders can bring about a resolution to the conflict.

Zelenskyy insists on the necessity of a ceasefire as a prerequisite for negotiations, asserting that if Putin does not attend, it will indicate a lack of genuine interest in ending the war.

European allies, including leaders from the UK, Germany, and France, support Ukraine's call for a ceasefire and threaten additional sanctions against Russia if their demands are not met.

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