Her Ukraine and Russia The Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, called on Turkey to meet in Turkey “as soon as possible” to “declare a ceasefire”.
«We call on the places (ie Russia and Ukraine) to meet as soon as possible and to preach a ceasefire. We hope this will happen and we are working in this direction, “the Turkish foreign minister told reporters.
The head of Turkish diplomacy expressed the belief that A ‘compromise’ may be found in the ‘next few days’despite the differences that still exist between the two warriors.
“I believe that the parties will come to a compromise in the coming days. As you know, the Ukrainians first want a ceasefire and then talks, and the Russians first want conversations and then a ceasefire, so the situation is in a dead end, “he said, saying:” This issue must be resolved. “
Europeans and Americans called on Russia to agree to an unconditional 30 -day truce by Monday night.
Ukrainian President, Volodimir Zelenski, on his part, responded positively to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putinwho was offered To meet him “on Thursday May 15th in Constantinople”.
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, suggested the Conduct direct negotiations between Moscow and Kiev On May 15, 2025 in Constantinople.
The president of Ukraine Volodimir Zelenski said yesterday (11.05.2025) that he would “wait” the Russian counterpart that day in Istanbul for talksafter a little earlier, US President Donald Trump urged him to immediately agree to Moscow’s proposal for direct negotiations.
In spite of the possibility of such a meeting, Russia continued attacks by drones in Ukraine. Kiev accused Moscow “completely ignored” the ceasefire of a 30 -day fire proposed by Ukraine and European forces and which was to start today.