Putin Proposes Peace Talks With Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul Without Any Preconditions

Russia offers Ukraine to resume direct talks on May 15 in Istanbul, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

President Vladimir Putin is delivering a key statement, concluding four days of high-level talks with world leaders gathered in Moscow for the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat. The Kremlin-confirmed address comes as international attention remains sharply focused on Russia’s geopolitical stance.

Russia is ready for serious negotiations with Ukraine, the point is to eliminate the root causes of the conflict, Putin said.