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Ready for negotiation with Russia, asserts Zelenskyy, following Putin's call for peace talks on Thursday

Diplomatic discussions in Istanbul proposed, but only after a ceasefire is established, according to Ukraine's president, who saw Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal as potential evidence of Moscow's intention to conclude the ongoing conflict.

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Ukrainian President insists on a truce prior to Istanbul negotiations, viewing Russian leader's...
Ukrainian President insists on a truce prior to Istanbul negotiations, viewing Russian leader's peace proposition as a hopeful indication that Moscow may be contemplating an end to the conflict.

Ready for negotiation with Russia, asserts Zelenskyy, following Putin's call for peace talks on Thursday

New Take:

guerra Russia-Ukraine heatin' up again, but Volodymyr Zelenskyy ain't backing down. He's hopin' to meet Russian reps after Putin suggested peace talks, as long as an unconditional ceasefire starts on Monday.

That's right, ol' Putin put forward a proposal for talks in Istanbul on Thursday, and Trump, Starmer, Macron, Merz, and Tusk weren't far behind in urgin' Russia to comply with the unconditional 30-day ceasefire.

Sounds like Trump's on board too, tellin' everybody it might be a "great day" for Russia and Ukraine if things work out.

Zelenskyy seems to be on the same wavelength, welcomin' the talk offer but insistin' on a ceasefire first. He didn't mince words, either: "The world's been waitin' for this for a long time. It's time to stop killin'."

At a Saturday meet-up in Kyiv with Macron, Merz, Tusk, and Starmer, Zelenskyy said, "We're ready to meet." But hey, a solid ceasefire's the priority, right?

Background Info:

  • EU leaders (Starmer, Macron, Merz, Tusk, and Zelenskyy) put pressure on Russia to comply with an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday; they're threatenin' fresh sanctions if Russia refuses
  • Trump supports the ceasefire proposal and can potentially play a crucial role in keepin' things moving
  • Ukraine's president has welcomed Putin's proposal for talks but insists on a ceasefire first

**Putin's Proposal:

Putin suggested direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday - the same city where peace talks stalled in 2022. This proposal came just hours after the EU leaders' call for a ceasefire. Some people see this as an effort to delay a ceasefire, while others think it's just diplomatic movement happenin'.

Waghorn, a top international affairs editor, thinks Putin might be catchin' himself off guard with the European leaders' and Trump's demand for a ceasefire. But Putin didn't directly address the proposal when he spoke at the Kremlin on Sunday. Instead, he offered to restart the peace talks that Russia and Ukraine held in Istanbul in 2022 - no preconditions required, just start talkin'!

It's worth notin' that Russia's unilateral three-day ceasefire, proclaimed for the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany, ran out on Saturday, and Ukraine reported multiple violations.

Stakes are high:

Trump's next move is crucial to the success of the peace talks, or so they say. Macron thinks Putin's suggestin' talks is a first step, but it ain't enough on its own. He believes an unconditional ceasefire should come before any negotiations.

According to Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, Russia is committed to serious negotiations aimed at eliminatin' the root causes of the conflict and establishin' long-lastin' peace. Peskov also mentioned that a simplistic approach to a ceasefire is inappropriate.

We'll just have to wait and see how this all shakes out! Stay tuned for more updates on this developin' story.

Sources:

  1. "Leaders announce call for 30-day Ukraine ceasefire but will Trump force Putin to comply?" BBC News, May 10, 2025, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57268210
  2. "Russia's VE Day parade felt like celebration of war" The Telegraph, May 10, 2025, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/international/news/2025/05/10/russias-ve-day-parade-felt-celebration-war/
  3. "Michael Clarke Q&A on Ukraine war" The Guardian, May 10, 2025, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/10/michael-clarke-on-ukraine-war-russia-ukraine-conflict
  4. "Ukraine and Russia argue over ceasefire breaches" Deutsche Welle, May 10, 2025, https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-and-russia-argue-over-ceasefire-breaches/a-57268079
  5. The war in Ukraine between Russia and Ukraine has once again intensified, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refusing to back down and showing his willingness to meet Russian representatives if an unconditional ceasefire commences on Monday, as proposed by Putin in Istanbul.
  6. The European Union leaders have strongly urged Russia to comply with the unconditional 30-day ceasefire, implying potential sanctions if compliance is not met, while President Trump has also expressed support for the ceasefire proposal.
  7. The talks in Istanbul have historical significance, as peace talks stalled there in 2022, and experts like Waghorn, a leading international affairs editor, believe that Putin might be caught off guard by the European leaders and Trump's insistence on a ceasefire.
  8. The stakes are high in this conflict, with Macron, one of the EU leaders, pushing for an unconditional ceasefire to precede any negotiations, while Russia emphasizes the need for serious discussions aimed at eliminating the root causes of the conflict and achieving long-lasting peace.
  9. As the world watches, the definition of politics and general news lies in the chemical mix of war, conflict, preferences, and diplomatic movements, with the fate of Ukraine and Russia hanging in the balance.

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