Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia delegation are pointless | DW News

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described further peace talks in Turkey with the current Russian delegation as pointless. Representatives from Ukraine and Russia are meeting in Istanbul to discuss terms for a ceasefire.

The Ukrainian president told reporters that the Russian delegates aren't senior enough, and called for a face-to-face meeting between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin. His comments followed two significant strikes on Russia. Ukraine says its attacked a road-and-rail bridge linking Russia with the annexed Crimean Peninsula in the Black Sea. Kyiv also claimed responsibility for attacks on warplanes in Russia over the weekend.

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Post from DW News on June 04, 2025

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