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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Oliver O'Connell

Zelensky tells Putin he will meet him for peace talks

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday.
  • This follows a demand from former U.S. President Donald Trump for immediate negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the ongoing war.
  • Trump's call for talks came in response to Putin's proposal for a meeting in Istanbul.
  • Zelensky confirmed his participation on social media, expressing hope for a lasting ceasefire and productive diplomacy.
  • Putin's proposal suggests direct talks aimed at achieving a durable peace, addressing the root causes of the conflict.

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