Selenskyj meets Putin: Hope for ceasefire in Istanbul!

Selenskyj meets Putin: Hope for ceasefire in Istanbul!

Istanbul, Türkei - Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj is about to have a significant diplomatic meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. On May 15, 2025, Selenskyj in Istanbul is expected to record personal conversations. This meeting could be crucial for future relationships between Ukraine and Russia, especially with regard to the ongoing conflicts and the demand for an armistice.

Selenskyj has expressed his clear expectation that Russia initiates an armistice before further negotiations can take place. The head of the Presidential Office, Andrij Jermak, emphasized: "First a ceasefire through Russia, then everything else". Unofficial information suggests that Selenskyj will travel to Turkey even when Russia refuses to participate in the proposed ceasefire on May 12, which shows the determination of Ukraine, despite possible setbacks in the conversations.

international reactions and support

The international community observes developments with great attention. US President Donald Trump has signaled his support for direct discussions between Ukraine and Russia. However, he also expressed doubts that an agreement can be reached with Putin, especially in view of the celebrations for victory in the Second World War, which are currently priority in the Kremlin

Trump could also travel to Turkey on May 15 to take part in the talks. Selenskyj welcomed this possible participation and emphasized that "all Ukrainians" want to see Trump at his side. According to Trump, the meeting could bring a promising result if it allows its schedule.

ceasefire and urgency of the negotiations

Ukraine and its allies have ultimately asked Russia to accept a 30-day ceasefire, otherwise they are threatened with tightened sanctions. European heads of state are also pushing for a complete ceasefire until midnight. The Kremlin, however, rejected Ultimaten as unacceptable. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow made it clear that Russia will not accept any preconditions for negotiations and demands that discussions are based on the documents of 2022.

Selenskyj and the international community face the challenge of driving the urgently needed peace negotiation. While the Russian armed forces continue to attack Ukrainian troops, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed that Russia had an opportunity to end the war. The pressure on Putin to take peace seriously grows.

Pope Leo XIV found words of hope of permanent peace in Ukraine in a first phone call with Selenskyj. These developments show the high explosiveness of the upcoming discussions and the urgent need for an armistice to defuse the escalating crisis and to secure a permanent peace.

Overall, the planned meeting between Selenskyj and Putin on May 15 is not only a step towards negotiations, but also as a test for the will of all involved, to find peace and to reduce the geopolitical tensions. The world will look at the result of the talks.

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