Trump must realise Putin is obstacle to peace, Zelenskyy says:
Ukrainian president says he will travel to Turkey on Thursday whether or not Russian leader flies ...
theguardian.com/world/2025/may/13/volodymyr-zelenskyy-donald-trump-vladimir-putin-peace-talks-turkey
Photo: theguardian.com · view article
Key FactsZelenskyy urges Trump to recognize Putin as obstacle
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes Donald Trump will realize Putin is the real barrier to peace.
- Zelenskyy plans to travel to Turkey on Thursday, regardless of whether Putin attends.
- He emphasizes the need for a direct meeting with Putin to agree on a ceasefire before lower-level talks can proceed.
- If no agreement is reached, there may be increased pressure on Moscow through new sanctions.
Trump needs to believe that Putin actually lies. And we should do our part. Sensibly approach this issue, to show that it’s not us that is slowing down the process.— Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking to a small group of journalists in his office at the presidential administration in Kyiv.
Story Details
| Last Updated | |
| Total Articles | 407 |
Main Topics
News on this topic
Ukraine negotiations with Trump? Putin is under pressure: Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine could take place as early as Thursday in Istanbul ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100720058/ukraine-verhandlungen-mit-trump-putin-ist-im-zugzwang.html
Putin won’t dare meet Zelenskyy, says EU’s Kallas: EU high representative predicts Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled for Thursday will fall through.
politico.eu/article/putin-zelenskyy-kallas-peace-ceasefire-ukraine-russia-invasion-war/
Ukraine’s Zelensky Challenges Russia’s Putin to Face-to-Face Meeting at Peace Talks in Turkey
democracynow.org/2025/5/14/headlines/ukraines_zelensky_challenges_russias_putin_to_face_to_face_meeting_at_peace_talks_in_turkey
More articles on this subject
Previous
No Response Yet From Putin on Turkey Meeting – Kyiv: No response yet from Putin about facing Zelensky directly in Turkey on Thursday, and possibly Trump ...
kyivpost.com/post/52652
Ukraine's Zelensky insists on face-to-face talks with Putin in Istanbul: The planned talks have become the main focus of peace efforts led by US President Donald ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/560930/ukraine-s-zelensky-insists-on-face-to-face-talks-with-putin-in-istanbul
‘Political Victory or Nothing’: Zelensky Sets Terms for Meeting Putin: In an interview with Libération and other European outlets, Zelensky demands an immediate ...
kyivpost.com/post/52598
Trump offers to join Russia-Ukraine direct peace talks in Istanbul: Zelenskyy welcomes the US leader’s initiative, insists Putin should also be in the Turkish ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/13/trumps-offer-to-join-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-triggers-diplomacy
Ukraine war latest: Germany threatens 'significant tightening' of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-germany-threatens-significant-tightening-of-russia-sanctions-ahead-of-ukraine-peace-talks/
Trump says he's unsure whether Putin will attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey as Kremlin stays silent
kyivindependent.com/trump-unsure-whether-putin-will-attend-peace-talks-in-turkey-as-kremlin-stays-silent/
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,175: These are the key events on day 1,175 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1175
As Russia and Ukraine prepare for possible direct talks, cue President Trump: There are lots of unknowns ahead of potential direct talks between Russia and ...
npr.org/2025/05/13/nx-s1-5397198/russia-ukraine-talks-turkey-trump
Ukraine War Live Ticker: +++ 2:35 p.m. Kremlin: Ultimatums for Ukraine ceasefire are "unacceptable" +++
n-tv.de/politik/14-35-Kreml-Ultimaten-fuer-Ukraine-Waffenruhe-sind-inakzeptabel--article23143824.html
Ukraine's next steps will be based on who Russia sends to peace talks, Zelensky says
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-next-steps-will-be-based-on-who-russia-sends-to-peace-talks-zelensky-says/
Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin rejects 30-day ceasefire proposal: Ukraine's air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/russian-drones-attack-ukraine-after-kremlin-rejects-30-day-ceasefire-proposal
Manila Bulletin May 13
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Russian leader Putin in Ankara on Thursday for talks
mb.com.ph/2025/05/13/ukraines-zelenskyy-says-he-will-be-waiting-for-russian-leader-putin-in-ankara-on-thursday-for-talks
Zelenskyy demands Putin attend Istanbul talks, Trump considers joining the summit - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/13/zelenskyy-demands-putin-attend-istanbul-talks-trump-considers-joining-the-summit/
'Not what Putin was expecting' — What we know (and don't know) about Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul
kyivindependent.com/not-what-putin-was-expecting-what-we-know-and-dont-know-about-ukraine-russia-peace-talks-in-istanbul/
What to know about this week's possible talks in Istanbul to end Russia's war in Ukraine
pbs.org/newshour/world/what-to-know-about-this-weeks-possible-talks-in-istanbul-to-end-russias-war-in-ukraine
Inside Putin's mind - and how he plans to outsmart Trump: Ahead of peace talks in Turkey, the 'manipulative' Russian president has been secretive about ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/inside-putins-mind-outsmart-trump-3693622
Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire before talks, major EU powers demand: EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas accuses Vladimir Putin of ‘playing games’ with bid ...
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-must-agree-ukraine-ceasefire-before-talks-eu-leader-warn/
Russian attacks continued after ceasefire kicked in, says Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities said Russian attacks against Ukraine continued on Monday ...
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2025-05-12-russian-attacks-continued-after-ceasefire-kicked-in-says-ukraine/
Trump says Putin would like him to attend Ukraine meeting ｜ DPA: US President Donald Trump says he is keeping his options open until the last minute as to ...
nordot.app/1295421991636976318
Behind the Diplomatic Curtain: Kremlin Plays for Suspense as World Waits for Putin to Meet Zelensky
themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/14/behind-the-diplomatic-curtain-kremlin-plays-for-suspense-as-world-waits-for-putin-to-meet-zelensky-a89085
Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin rejects ceasefire: More than 100 drones had been launched towards Ukraine, said the Ukrainian air force on Monday.
1news.co.nz/2025/05/12/russian-drones-attack-ukraine-after-kremlin-rejects-ceasefire/
Ahead of possible negotiations on ending the Ukraine war: Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum
fr.de/politik/ukraine-news-ende-des-ukraine-kriegs-sanktionen-verhandlungen-tuerkei-selenskyj-putin-ticker-zr-93727715.html
Zelensky Throws Down the Gauntlet to Putin: Putin has not yet answered Zelensky's call for a face-to-face meeting in Turkey, which Trump is calling for.
newsweek.com/zelensky-throws-down-gauntlet-putin-2071435
ISW: Russian officials lay groundwork for Putin to reject Istanbul talks he himself demanded - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/13/isw-russian-officials-lay-groundwork-for-putin-to-reject-istanbul-talks-he-himself-demanded/
Donald Trump says he may join Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul: No confirmation of whether Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/05/14/russia-ukraine-and-us-prepare-for-peace-talks-in-istanbul/
yenisafak.com May 14
TIMELINE – Road to Istanbul talks: How the Russia-Ukraine war has unfolded: Pivotal incidents and key moments since a war with significant global consequences ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/timeline-road-to-istanbul-talks-how-the-russia-ukraine-war-has-unfolded-3702218
Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks: "I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally ...
bbc.com/news/articles/ckgxrm0lnego
সমকাল May 14
Trump says 'possibility' he will go to Turkey talks if Putin does: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said there was a possibility he would head to Turkey ...
en.samakal.com/world/170840139/trump-says-possibility-he-will-go-to-turkey-talks-if-putin-does
Russia, Ukraine set for first direct talks since war began with U.S. present
washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/13/russia-direct-talks-ukraine-istanbul/
Zelensky Ready to Meet in Turkey, But Putin ‘Strangely Silent’: Zelensky says he’s ready for direct talks with Putin in Turkey, but the Russian ruler remains ...
kyivpost.com/post/52523
Zelenskyy: Meeting with Putin must yield "political victory" not just talks - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/14/zelenskyy-meeting-with-putin-must-yield-political-victory-not-just-talks/
Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal: The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy ...
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russian-drones-attack-ukraine-after-kremlin-turns-ceasefire-121703011
Ukraine war: Selensky wants to meet Putin in Turkey: There is now movement in diplomacy: Ukrainian President Zelenskyi wants to meet Russian President Putin in ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/selenskyj-putin-trump-waffenruhe-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
Gulf Today May 14
Ukraine president says Putin scared of face-to-face talks: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he would attend talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2025/05/14/ukraine-president-says-putin-scared-of-face-to-face-talks
Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal: Ukraine's air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-peace-talks-e9f4832b8cbae8c40f4cfed3de3c678f
Zelenskyy says he is willing to meet Putin in Istanbul for peace talks: The Ukrainian president said on Sunday he expected Russia to confirm a ceasefire starting ...
euronews.com/2025/05/11/zelenskyy-and-putin-to-meet-in-turkiye-on-thursday-possibly
Live: Zelensky says ‘will be waiting’ to meet Putin for talks in Turkey: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said he “will be waiting” to meet ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250511-live-war-ukraine-historic-turning-point-erdogan-macron
yenisafak.com May 14
Zelenskyy says he is ready to fly to Istanbul for ceasefire talks with Putin: Ukraine's president says he is scheduled to meet his Turkish counterpart in Ankara ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/zelenskyy-says-he-is-ready-to-fly-to-istanbul-for-ceasefire-talks-with-putin-3702174
'I will be waiting for Putin': Ukraine's Zelensky ready for talks, but only if Russia agrees to a ceasefire
wionews.com/world/i-will-be-waiting-for-putin-ukraines-zelensky-ready-for-talks-but-only-if-russia-agrees-to-a-ceasefire-9058550
Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey 'personally' for ceasefire talks
npr.org/2025/05/12/nx-s1-5395538/zelenskyy-putin-ukraine-russia-ceasefire-turkey
Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders: Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept ...
theguardian.com/world/2025/may/10/leaders-britain-france-germany-poland-arrive-kyiv-ukraine
Zelensky Urges Trump to Make Putin Meeting Happen: Zelensky said that the West should impose massive sanctions if Putin skips the meeting ...
deccanchronicle.com/world/europe/zelensky-urges-trump-to-make-putin-meeting-happen-1878736
Zelensky agrees to Putin-proposed meeting in Turkey after Trump demands they negotiate end of war
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-putin-ukraine-russia-war-b2748854.html
Erdogan says efforts to end Ukraine war at ‘turning point’: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday told Russian and French leaders that a “historic ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/05/11/turkey-ready-to-host-russiaukraine-negotiations-erdogan-tells-macron
Ukraine's Zelenskyy welcomes Russian offer for peace talks but says ceasefire must come first
cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-zelenskyy-ceasefire-russian-peace-talks-trump/
Trump puts pressure on Kiev: Selenskyj: will "wait for Putin" in Turkey: Putin responds to the West's call for a ceasefire in Ukraine without preconditions with ...
n-tv.de/politik/Selenskyj-Werde-in-der-Tuerkei-auf-Putin-warten-article25760350.html
Trump could join Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey: Zelenskyy welcomes prospect of US president participating in event in Istanbul
ft.com/content/703c225f-8890-4512-99b3-cdeb603d975a
Ukraine War Live Ticker: +++ 7:18 PM Zelensky: Will "wait for Putin" in Turkey on Thursday +++
n-tv.de/politik/19-18-Selenskyj-Werde-am-Donnerstag-in-der-Tuerkei-auf-Putin-warten--article23143824.html
Zelenskyy accuses Putin of being 'scared' of face-to-face peace talks in Türkiye: The Ukrainian president says he will be waiting for Mr Putin for face-to-face ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-05-13/zelenskyy-will-only-attend-peace-talks-if-putin-takes-part/105288868
‘I will be waiting’: Zelensky urges Putin to meet him in Turkey for peace talks: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to ...
thehill.com/policy/international/5294847-zelensky-urges-putin-meeting-turkey/
Zelensky insists he will only join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey this week if Putin is present
cnn.com/2025/05/12/europe/trump-russia-ukraine-talks-turkey-intl-hnk
Vladimir Putin: Failed negotiations would only benefit him: Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to meet with Vladimir Putin in Istanbul. But negotiations would run ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/wladimir-putin--gescheiterte-verhandlungen-wuerden-ihm-nur-nutzen--35721492.html
Paid articlePaywall
Daily Sabah May 13
Likely Trump show at Istanbul talks triggers diplomacy overdrive: U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to participate in proposed Ukraine-Russia peace talks set ...
dailysabah.com/world/europe/likely-trump-show-at-istanbul-talks-triggers-diplomacy-overdrive
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 13:01 Merz also says: No negotiation without ceasefire +++
n-tv.de/politik/13-01-Auch-Merz-sagt-Ohne-Waffenruhe-keine-Verhandlung--article23143824.html
Russia responds to ceasefire call with drone attacks: Kyiv and Moscow are trying to ensure the other side annoys Donald Trump first.
politico.eu/article/russia-respond-ukraine-ceasefire-drone-attack/
Ukraine war: Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine: After three years of war, Russian President Putin is proposing direct talks with Ukraine ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/ukraine-krieg-russland-dreitaegige-waffenruhe-ende-100.html
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 ...
cnbc.com/2025/05/11/putin-proposes-direct-peace-talks-with-ukraine-after-3-years-of-war.html
Zelenskyy Hopes For Ceasefire, Says He'll Personally Wait For Putin In Turkey: Ukraine and its European allies have demanded Russia accept an unconditional ...
huffpost.com/entry/ukraine-zelenskyy-hopes-ceasefire-putin-turkey-russia_n_6820e1c4e4b0108bb6b73874
Ukrainian president welcomes Russian overtures but insists on ceasefire before peace talk
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-2b3d2fad88436c5406ea63f81ac554ef
Merz rejects Putin's "counter-proposal," Zelenskyy sets a clear condition: Kyiv, with Western backing, is demanding a 30-day ceasefire from Moscow starting ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/merz-haelt-ukraine-waffenstillstand-in-zwei-tagen-fuer-moeglich_21f98b0d-72b1-49a1-b8f9-17b739ba7743.html
Putin proposes direct Ukraine talks 'without preconditions': The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland said their proposal for a 30-day ...
1news.co.nz/2025/05/11/ukraines-allies-urge-putin-to-pick-ceasefire-or-face-new-sanctions/
Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal but promises talks
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/russian-drones-attack-ukraine-after-the-kremlin-turns-down-a-ceasefire-prop/
ISW: Kremlin portrays Ukraine surrender terms as reasonable peace offer to manipulate Western opinion - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/12/isw-kremlin-portrays-ukraine-surrender-terms-as-reasonable-peace-offer-to-manipulate-western-opinion/
Zelenskyy to meet with Erdogan in Ankara, ready to fly to Putin in Istanbul - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/13/zelenskyy-to-meet-with-erdogan-in-ankara-ready-to-fly-to-putin-in-istanbul/
Ukraine and Russia appear deadlocked over next steps in effort to end the war: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday welcomed Russia’s offer for ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/ukraine-and-russia-appear-deadlocked-over-next-steps-in-effort-to-end-the-war
Ukraine War: "I will wait for Putin" - | Zelenskyy agrees to talks in Turkey: Donald Trump calls on Ukraine to agree to Vladimir Putin's proposal for peace ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article256101784/Ukraine-Krieg-Werde-auf-Putin-warten-Selenskyj-stimmt-Gespraech-in-der-Tuerkei-zu.html
Trump urges Ukraine to meet with Russia in Turkey to negotiate ‘a possible end to the bloodbath’
thehill.com/policy/defense/5294531-trump-ukraine-russia-meeting-turkey/
On May 15 in Istanbul: Putin proposes direct talks with Kyiv: Russia does not respond to an ultimatum from Ukraine and its supporters for a 30-day ceasefire ...
n-tv.de/politik/Putin-schlaegt-Direkt-Gespraeche-mit-Kiew-vor-article25759398.html
Zelensky offers to meet Putin ‘personally’ for Ukraine peace talks: Zelensky had said Ukraine would be ready for talks, but only after Moscow agreed to the ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/zelensky-says-he-will-meet-putin-after-trump-tells-him-not-to-await-truce
Shortly after Putin's offer of talks: Russia attacks Kyiv with drones: Merz no longer wants to publicly discuss specific arms deliveries for Ukraine + What ...
tagesspiegel.de/internationales/liveblog/russland-greift-kiew-mit-drohnen-an-4309180.html
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Russian leader Putin in Ankara on Thursday for talks - CNC3
cnc3.co.tt/ukraines-zelenskyy-says-he-will-be-waiting-for-russian-leader-putin-in-ankara-on-thursday-for-talks/
Zelensky Says He “Expects” Putin for In-Person Meeting in Turkey This Week: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Russian President Vladimir ...
democracynow.org/2025/5/12/headlines/zelensky_says_he_expects_putin_for_in_person_meeting_in_turkey_this_week
Erdoğan also calls on Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine: Ukraine and Europe are calling for an immediate ceasefire. Russia is responding with an offer for ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/erdogan-fordert-putin-ebenfalls-zu-ukraine-waffenruhe-auf-li.2323887
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia must agree to ceasefire before holding peace talks
ft.com/content/c995b3d1-c351-4837-a4f3-b1d6344311b1
Ukraine War: Putin proposes direct talks to Kyiv next week: Kyiv is demanding a 30-day ceasefire from Moscow starting Monday. A visit by Western allies to ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-krieg-putin-schlaegt-kiew-direkte-gespraeche-naechste-woche-vor/100127493.html
Ukraine reports Russian attacks after proposed ceasefire: Ukrainian authorities have said Russian attacks against Ukraine have continued, including an overnight ...
rte.ie/news/ukraine/2025/0512/1512373-ukraine-russia/
Ukraine and its allies push for a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday : KYIV, Ukraine — In a show of unity in Kyiv on Saturday, leaders from four major European ...
nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/ukraine-allies-push-ceasefire-rcna206015
Next