Zelensky to travel to Turkey for potential talks with Putin
![]() 794 Sunday, 11 May, 2025, 23:57 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday he will travel to Turkey later this week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a "necessary basis for diplomacy" to end the war. Why it matters: If the meeting takes place, it will be the first time the two leaders have met since the Russia-Ukraine war began more than three years ago. Driving the news: Zelensky reiterated his expectation for the ceasefire in his post on X, where he announced his visit to Turkey. "I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians will not look for excuses," he wrote. Last week, President Trump called for a "30-day unconditional ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine and threatened sanctions if it is "not respected." On Saturday, Zelensky and the leaders of several NATO countries spoke with Trump over the phone and stressed they are ready for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday. |
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