A trilateral meeting kicked off on Friday with the U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukraine, and Turkey. Notably missing from the talks were Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin, who were both occupied elsewhere. President Trump expressed his desire to meet with Putin soon to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, stating that he believes it’s time to take action.
The meeting took place at the Turkish Presidential office in Istanbul, with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga in attendance. President Trump emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the need to address serious issues such as the conflict in Gaza. Despite the absence of key leaders, the discussions aimed to pave the way for a safer world in the coming weeks.
A Ukrainian diplomatic source expressed appreciation for President Trump’s efforts to bring about peace and stop the violence in Ukraine. The source emphasized Ukraine’s strong desire for peace and the need to end the senseless killings occurring on a weekly basis. President Trump remained determined to achieve a resolution, noting the urgency of the situation and the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict. The negotiations aimed to address the pressing humanitarian crisis and work towards a peaceful resolution.
