Zelensky questions credibility of Russian delegation at peace talks

Ukrainian president signals doubts ahead of key meeting with Erdogan in Ankara.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-15

The latest news on Russia and Ukraine. Upon his arrival in Turkey, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky downplayed the significance of Russia's presence at the peace talks in Turkey, describing their delegation as lacking both authority and clarity.

You can learn the details about the Russian delegation here. Meanwhile, he emphasised that Ukraine's next steps would depend on discussions with President Erdogan, while noting his own team was composed of top military, intelligence, and diplomatic officials.

Berlin, Germany, October 11, 2024. Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, is received by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Chancellery in Berlin

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