The composition of the Russian delegation to the talks in Turkey has not been announced — they are waiting for Putin's decision
- Mariia Khamitsevych
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15:22, 13 May, 2025
Dmitry Peskov and Vladimir Putin, photo: SPUTNIKRussian presidential spokesman Dmitrii Peskov said he could not yet name the names of Russian representatives who will take part in peace talks with Ukraine scheduled for 15 May in Istanbul.
This was reported by the Russian news agency TASS.
According to him, the Russian side continues to prepare for the meeting. Who exactly will represent Russia at the talks will be known only when Vladimir Putin makes the appropriate decision.
«The Kremlin will announce who will represent Russia in the talks with Ukraine as soon as Putin deems it necessary», Peskov said.
As a reminder, on 11 May, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his desire to resume direct talks with Ukraine, which were suspended at the end of 2022. He also said that he planned to address Turkish President Recep Erdogan with a proposal to organise the talks.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for direct talks, calling it a «good sign». However, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that a ceasefire was needed first to really start a dialogue with Russia.
Turkish President Recep Erdogan accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer to hold talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on 15 May.
US President Donald Trump said that Ukraine should accept the Kremlin's offer to hold direct talks in Istanbul: «Have that meeting, now».
Subsequently, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that he was looking forward to direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 15 May in Turkey.
At the same time, Zelenskyy stressed that he would not meet with any other representative of Russia other than Russian President Vladimir Putin.
US President Donald Trump also said he might travel to Istanbul on 15 May.