Zelensky condemns Russia's 'sham' delegation in advance of possible peace negotiations in Turkey.
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The Kyiv Independent article titled "Zelensky decries Russia's 'sham' delegation ahead of potential peace talks in Turkey" reports on President Volodymyr Zelensky's arrival in Turkey for potential ceasefire negotiations with Russia, which is expected to be attended by Vladimir Putin's representatives instead of the Russian President himself. Zelensky has expressed skepticism regarding the level of authority and decision-making power of the Russian delegation, calling it a "sham." The article mentions that U.S. President Donald Trump had initially considered attending the May 16 talks if progress is made, and that Ukraine's proposed peace deal includes an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting from May 12. The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a meeting with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Antalya, and Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to join the discussions in Istanbul. However, the effectiveness of the EU's 17th package of sanctions against Russia is questioned, with some critics claiming that the sanctions are not strong enough to match the urgency of the situation.
Kateryna Denisova