VLADMIR Putin won’t attend the crunch Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul this week, snubbing President Zelensky.
The checklist for the Russian delegation at Thursday’s assembly was launched by the Kremlin – and Putin’s identify was a obvious omission.
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Zelensky had challenged Putin to fulfill him face-to-face to hammer out a deal, however Putin has chosen to dodge the trail to peace as soon as once more.
Shortly after it was established Putin was staying away, a US official confirmed that Trump wouldn’t be attending both – after beforehand hinting he may.
It is not clear whether or not Zelensky will nonetheless go to Istanbul.
Talking on Air Pressure One on Wednesday, Trump stated: “[Putin] would love me to be there, and that’s a chance.
“I don’t know that he could be there if I’m not there. We’re going to seek out out.”
Russia continues to be sending a troop of heavyweights – together with a presidential advisor, prime diplomat, and senior navy and intelligence officers – however Putin’s absence detracts from the importance.
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