The planned “peace talks” between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul are likely to take place on Friday – if at all. As the Turkish side announced on Thursday, delegations from the two warring countries are expected to come together. However, neither Russia’s President Vladimir Putin nor Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky will personally attend. Zelensky had already traveled to Turkey, but then canceled his participation after it became known that Putin would not be coming either. US President Donald Trump, who had also suggested he would fly in at the last minute, is therefore likely to stay away.
Instead, the head of the Ukrainian delegation will be Defense Minister Rustem Umjerov, while Putin’s advisor Vladimir Medinski will lead the Russian side. Representatives from Turkey and the United States are also expected to participate in the negotiations. The talks aim to address the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea. The hope is that these discussions will lead to a resolution and an end to the violence. However, with key figures from both sides unable to attend, the success of these talks remains uncertain. The international community is closely watching the developments and will be monitoring the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that a peaceful resolution can be reached, but the situation remains tense and unpredictable. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The world is holding its breath, waiting for any progress that may be made. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a peaceful resolution. The international community is waiting with bated breath for any progress that may be made. The world is watching and the pressure is on. Only time will tell if these talks will lead to lasting peace in the region. The stakes are high and the consequences of failure could be devastating. The eyes of the world are on Istanbul as these talks begin. The future of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia may be determined by the outcome of these negotiations. The hope is that the parties involved can put their differences aside and work towards a