Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, omits mention of 30-day ceasefire
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Sun, 11 May 2025 01:54:54 +0300
In his latenight address on 11 May, Russian ruler Vladimir Putin stated he was ready for direct negotiations with Kyiv in Istanbul on Thursday 15 May.
Source Putins address Kremlinaligned Russian news agency TASS Details Putin proposed holding direct negotiations with Ukraine on Thursday 15 May and to discuss possible new ceasefires at the same venue.
Quote from Putin We propose resuming direct negotiations with the Kyiv regime on Thursday 15 May, in Istanbul, where they were previously suspended.
Details In the address, Putin referred to the socalled special military operation this is how Russians refer to their unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine ed.
as a war.
He stated he was offering direct talks without preconditions.
Putin also said he expected a response from the Ukrainian authorities and their handlers regarding his proposal.
He once again referred to addressing the root causes of the conflict referring to Russias war against Ukraine.
Putin stated he would speak with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan regarding the possible direct negotiations.
Notably, Putin made no mention of the proposed 30day ceasefire. Putins aide Yuri Ushakov reported that a Russian delegation would travel to Istanbul, and its composition will be announced later.
Background On the evening of 10 May, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia would consider the 30day ceasefire proposal from Ukraine, Europe and the United States.
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