Ankara Meeting: Low-Level Russian Delegation Casts Doubt on Peace Talks

Zelenskyy-Erdogan Meeting in Ankara: Low-Level Talks Raise Concerns. On May 15, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Ankara. This meeting, according to multiple news sources, was intended to significantly influence ongoing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. However, the composition of the Russian delegation, revealed by Valerii Klochok, head of the Nova Doroga charitable foundation, has raised concerns. Klochok's analysis, presented on his social media channel, highlighted the involvement of lower-level officials, suggesting a lack of high-level commitment from Russia. "The Russian delegation's composition was only announced late yesterday," Klochok stated, implying a lack of transparency. This contrasts sharply with the Ukrainian side, which has reportedly held pre-negotiation meetings with US Secretary of State Mark Rubio. The absence of Donald Trump, who had previously been expected to participate, further underscores the complexity of the situation. The video's analysis of these events is valuable, but the overall tone is sensationalized.