Zelenskyy's Turkey Visit, Trump's Condition, and Russia's Low-Level Delegation: Ukraine Conflict Update

On May 15, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. Zelenskyy's response to a question about a message for Vladimir Putin was succinct: "I am here." This statement, along with the composition of the Russian delegation, which included Vladimir Medinsky, sparked debate about the seriousness of Russia's commitment to peace talks. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump stated that he believes any peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are unlikely to succeed unless he meets personally with Putin. The situation highlights the complexity of the ongoing conflict and the various political dynamics at play.