Putin says Russia is ‘committed’ to restart talks with Kyiv, suggests May 15 start

May 11, 2025 - By 4idiotz

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Article Summary

President Vladimir Putin of Russia announced his commitment to restart direct talks with Kyiv to end their war, suggesting the next discussions begin May 15 in Turkey. Putin expressed his desire for serious talks with long-term consequences, including long-lasting peace. His comments came on the last day of a three-day ceasefire declared by Russia and almost immediately after leaders from the United Kingdom, France, Poland, and Germany threatened to increase sanctions against Russia if Putin does not accept an unconditional, 30-day ceasefire starting Monday.

What This Means for You

Renewed hope for a long-lasting peace in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Increased pressure on Putin to engage in serious negotiations with Ukrainian officials.
The potential for more severe sanctions against Russia if peace talks do not progress.
A possible 30-day ceasefire, enforcing a halt to fighting on land, sea, and air.
Mounting international efforts to persuade Moscow to agree to a truce and engage in peace talks.

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MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin of Russia said early Sunday that his country is committed to restart direct talks with Kyiv about ending their war, and suggested the next discussions begin May 15 in Turkey.

He said he was scheduled to speak to Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, later Sunday with hopes of holding talks next week in Istanbul. There would be no preconditions on Russia’s part, he said.

Putin said Ukraine walked away from such talks in the past and broke ceasefire agreements, though both sides have been blamed for attacks during the last three ceasefires. He used language that expressed his desire for serious talks with long-term consequences, including long-lasting peace.

Putin’s comments came on the last day of the three-day ceasefire declared by Russia, and almost immediately after leaders from the United Kingdom, France, Poland and Germany threatened to increase sanctions against the nation if he does not accept an unconditional, 30-day ceasefire starting Monday.