Head of Ukrainian President's Office discusses Istanbul talks with US secretary of state
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Tue, 13 May 2025 21:09:14 +0300

Andrii Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian Presidents Office, had a telephone call with US Secretary of State and acting National Security Adviser Marco Rubio on 13 May.
Source press service of the Ukrainian Presidents Office, as reported by European Pravda Details During the conversation, Yermak confirmed that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is prepared to attend negotiations in Trkiye and emphasised Kyivs commitment to securing an unconditional ceasefire as soon as possible.
Yermak also referred to US President Donald Trumps suggestion that he might attend the talks in Trkiye on Thursday, adding that the presence of the leaders of the United States, Ukraine and Russia could mark a significant step toward genuine negotiations to end the war.
Direct negotiations between representatives of Kyiv and Moscow are expected on Thursday 15 May.
Background Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is scheduled to meet his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoan in Ankara on Thursday, but if Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin only agrees to fly to Istanbul, he and Erdoan are prepared to travel there instead.
Zelenskyy also said that Ukraines allies should prepare the strongest package of sanctions against Russia if the Kremlin leader fails to attend the Istanbul talks to agree on a ceasefire.
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