Putin Proposes Direct Peace Talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed resuming direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, aiming for a “lasting peace“ without preconditions. This initiative follows a call from European leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to commence on Monday. In a statement, Putin emphasized the need to “eliminate the root causes“ of the three-year conflict and expressed readiness for serious discussions. However, he criticized Western “ultimatums“ and reiterated that previous talks were halted by Kyiv in 2022. While Ukraine has shown openness to the ceasefire proposal, it insists on robust security guarantees. The international community watches closely as the potential for renewed dialogue emerges. #RussiaUkrainePeace #PutinProposal #IstanbulTalks #CeasefireCall #UkraineConflict #PeaceNegotiations #GlobalDiplomacy #EUUkraineSupport #USRussiaRelations #TurkeyMediation #PeaceInSight #GeopoliticalUpdate #WorldN