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The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that a technical delegation from Russia and an American delegation have arrived in Istanbul. This comes amid Turkey's efforts to organize negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said that Moscow seeks to establish long-term peace at the first direct negotiations with Ukraine in three years. Negotiators from the United States will join the meeting.

Vladimir Putin is not going to visit Istanbul in the near future, Dmitry Peskov said. A meeting with Trump is also not being prepared, this requires certain prerequisites.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Turkey for talks. He said his presence there is a clear signal to the Russian dictator.

A meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Turkey has begun in Ankara. Erdoğan will discuss a ceasefire, and Zelenskyy will decide on negotiations with the Russian Federation in Istanbul.

Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul are not being postponed, the Russian technical delegation has already arrived. Erdogan will discuss a ceasefire with Zelensky.

Jean-Noël Barrot called for an immediate ceasefire between Ukraine and the Russian Federation at negotiations in Istanbul. He emphasized that future negotiations should avoid the three pitfalls that led to the failure of previous discussions.

The Kremlin stated that Putin does not plan to participate in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which are to take place in Istanbul.

Russian media report that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul have been postponed to May 15. According to Maria Zakharova, the Turkish side initiated the postponement.

The Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul for negotiations with Ukraine. Zakharova stated about настроенность on serious work. Zelensky will decide on the negotiations after the meeting with Erdogan.

Vladimir Putin sent a lower-level delegation to Turkey for negotiations with Ukraine, which reduces the prospects of a peaceful breakthrough. The US Secretary of State is expected to join the negotiations on Friday.

Zelenskyy will make a decision on negotiations with Russia in Istanbul after meeting with Erdogan. The Russian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for the planned negotiations.

The Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul to participate in negotiations with Ukraine. Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will begin on May 15 at around 10:00.

Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia begin today in Istanbul. According to Russian media reports, the start is scheduled for 10:00 Moscow time.

Russia seeks to fulfill "pre-war demands" regarding Ukraine, despite attempts to feign interest in negotiations. The Russian Foreign Ministry declares the need for regime change in Ukraine to achieve peace.

According to analysts, Russian officials continue to demand Ukraine's complete capitulation, attempting to secure Russia's strategic goals by prolonging negotiations.

The British publication The Telegraph has outlined three possible scenarios for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. The probability of each scenario is considered.

US Secretary of State Rubio has already arrived in Turkey ahead of negotiations. Russian dictator Putin will also not participate in the negotiations.

The Russian delegation will be headed by Putin's aide Vladimir Medinsky. The delegation also includes the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation.

Lula da Silva assured that he would contribute to the success of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on May 15. Putin thanked Brazil and China for their contribution to the settlement of the conflict.

Negotiations on a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia are to begin in Turkey tomorrow. Zelenskyy is ready for direct negotiations with Putin, but will the Russian dictator come?

Ukraine has not received an answer from Moscow as to whether Putin will come to negotiations in Turkey. The US is sending representatives to Istanbul on May 16.

sergey lavrov will not represent the russian federation at the negotiations in Istanbul. It has not yet been officially announced who will head the Russian delegation at the meeting.

According to the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, the parties are trying to reach an agreement without losing their positions. Ankara offers a platform for negotiations between Putin and Zelensky.

Putin's spokesman said that the Russian delegation will wait for the Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul on May 15. However, the names of the delegation members will be announced only on the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation.

The Kremlin said that the Russian delegation will wait for the Ukrainian side in Istanbul on Thursday, May 15. The composition of the delegation is not named.

NATO negotiators aim to reach 5% of GDP on defense by 2032 to soften Trump's demands. Ministers will discuss this in Antalya amid efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a possible meeting with the new Pope Leo XIV as early as this Sunday, May 18. The meeting will depend on the situation at the front.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva will personally appeal to Putin with a request to meet with Zelenskyy in Turkey. Zelenskyy is also ready for negotiations in Ankara or Istanbul.

The US State Department believes that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul could bring the parties closer to a ceasefire and the establishment of lasting peace. The meeting could be decisive.