Zelenskyy Awaits Putin in Turkey for Peace Talks

On May 13, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to travel to Turkey to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and potentially Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized that Putin's presence would indicate Russia's willingness to end the ongoing war. The European Union warned of increased sanctions if talks fail, while China and Brazil expressed support for negotiations.