Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul: Putin's absence looms
Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg are set to travel to Istanbul, reports Reuters, citing its sources. It is in this city on the Bosphorus where potential Ukrainian-Russian peace negotiations are expected to occur on Thursday.
According to Reuters, the meeting will be attended by Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of the President of the United States for the Middle East, and General Keith Kellogg, the special envoy of the President of the United States for Ukraine.
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is considering going to Istanbul on Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has already confirmed his attendance. It remains unclear whether Russian leader Vladimir Putin will be present.
According to unofficial reports, Putin will not be attending the talks in Istanbul.
The President of Ukraine also commented on the discussions with Putin. When asked if Zelensky is considering meeting with another Russian representative in Putin's absence from the Istanbul talks, Podolak responded succinctly: No, of course. Well, this is not the format.
