Zelenskyy repeats vow to wait in Turkey for face-to-face talks with Putin
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Zelenskyy Again Calls on Putin to Attend Turkey Peace Talks
Above: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds a news conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 13, 2025. Image copyright: Ukrinform/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
The U.S. will be represented by experienced officials, but might be accompanied by Trump himself if Putin shows up. That would be great as all three leaders would be able to cover a lot of territory and secure a serious deal.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Ukraine hopes that Trump will attend these peace talks so he can see for himself how Putin lies and manipulates. Trump must realize that it is Russia that's the biggest obstacle to peace.