The day that could mark a new phase in Russia-Ukraine relations is May 15. According to Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian president, an official delegation from Moscow will be in Istanbul on this date and is expecting their Ukrainian counterparts for negotiations.
Peskov: “We will be there and are waiting for the Ukrainian side”
In an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, Peskov refrained from providing specific information about the composition of the Russian delegation. “We will disclose this when the president gives the order,” he said, indicating that high-level preparations are being made for the negotiations.
US representative is participating — Trump is hopeful about the negotiations
The United States will also participate in these negotiations. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as Trump’s special representatives Steve Witkoff and Kit Kellog, will also be in Istanbul. Donald Trump, speaking at an investment forum in Saudi Arabia, stated that he “wants to go there” and emphasized that he expects “very good results” from the negotiations.
Erdogʻan's initiative and Zelensky's position
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he has agreed to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogʻan in Ankara. However, if Vladimir Putin chooses Istanbul instead of Ankara, both Zelensky and Erdogʻan are ready to go to Istanbul for negotiations. Zelensky emphasized:
“We will do everything for this meeting to take place with Putin. He can only decide to stop the fire.”
On the brink of a historic meeting?
The negotiations expected to take place in Istanbul on May 15 could be a decisive step towards peacefully resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. While the participation of all parties — Russia, Ukraine, the US, and Turkey — is still at the level of probability, this situation is generating significant interest in the international arena.
The editorial team of Zamin.uz hopes that practical steps will be taken towards genuine peace during the negotiation process. The Istanbul meeting could become a historic turning point.
