Trump Downplays Putin's Decision to Skip Istanbul Peace Talks with Zelenskyy

Putin hasn't yet said whether he will be at the talks, which Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to attend as part of Washington’s efforts to stop the fighting.

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. May 12, 2025Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Putin on Thursday for ceasefire talks in Turkey
  2. May 13, 2025Trump says 'possibility' of meeting Putin for Ukraine talks in Turkey
  3. May 15, 2025Trump Downplays Putin's Decision to Skip Istanbul Peace Talks with Zelenskyy

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Quiet for 503 days

Last development · May 15, 2025 — Trump Downplays Putin's Decision to Skip Istanbul Peace Talks with Zelenskyy

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

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Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 503d ago

Ukraine's Zelensky arrives in Turkey for peace talks but Russia's Putin stays away

CNNLean Left· 503d ago

Zelensky calls Russian team in Turkey ‘phony’ as Putin skips peace talks

NPRLean Left· 503d ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Turkey for talks with Russia, without Putin

NBC NewsLean Left· 503d ago

Putin skips the direct Ukraine peace talks that he suggested as chaos reigns in Turkey

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 503d ago

Trump downplays Putin decision to skip Istanbul talks with Zelensky

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NewsweekCenter· 503d ago

Donald Trump Ukraine peace plan stonewalled by Putin

The Conversation USCenter· 503d ago

Putin dodges peace talks in Istanbul as Russia pushes for territorial concessions from Ukraine

The HillCenter· 503d ago

Zelensky arrives in Turkey for peace talks; Putin absent

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Fox10 PhoenixCenter· 503d ago

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says

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Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says

FOX 4 DallasCenter· 503d ago

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says

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Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says

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Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says

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Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· 503d ago

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says

The RepublicCenter· 503d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Turkey for peace talks but Putin is absent

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New York PostLean Right· 503d ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Turkey for high-stakes peace talks — but Putin is absent

Just the NewsLean Right· 503d ago

Putin will not personally attend Ukraine peace talks with Zelensky in Turkey

New York PostLean Right· 503d ago

Trump says he isn’t surprised Putin skipped high-stakes Ukraine peace talks — and he knows the reason why

Washington ExaminerRight· 503d ago

Putin is a no-show in Turkey for peace talks, but Trump says he hopes Russia and Ukraine can ‘do something’

RedStateRight· 503d ago

New: Putin Chickens Out, Won't Attend Peace Talks With Zelensky in Turkey Thursday

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 503d ago

‘Significant step’: Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkiye – what to expect

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 503d ago

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy slams Putin's absence in Turkey – DW

Al JazeeraLean Left· 503d ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to send delegation for Russia talks after Putin no-show

The GuardianLean Left· 503d ago

Zelenskyy sends team for peace talks but says Russia ‘not serious enough’

The GuardianLean Left· 505d ago

Putin skipping Turkey talks would be ‘final signal’ of intent towards Ukraine, Zelenskyy’s top aide says – Europe live

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