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Neither Zelensky nor Putin to attend the Istanbul Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he will not attend the upcoming peace talks with Russia in Istanbul. However, Ukraine will send a delegation led by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov to support efforts toward de-escalation. Speaking in Ankara, President Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to dialogue but expressed doubts about Russia’s intentions. He pointed out the absence of key decision-makers among Moscow’s representatives. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ...