Putin offers immediate negotiations in Istanbul, bypassing the ultimatum of Zelensky. Trump approves, and Kyiv threatens the role of the culprit of the war.
Sources close to diplomatic circles report that initiative Vladimir Putin On urgent negotiations in Istanbul Without a 30-day truce, it was preliminary agreed With the administration Donald Trump. A key role from the American side is played by vice president James David Vancewho is called the author “An alternative plan for the world”. This approach allows White House Remote from a failed idea “A truce under pressure”proposed Vladimir Zelensky and European leaders, preserving the US reputation in the Ukrainian issue.
Proposal about a truce since May 12put forward earlier, has lost relevance. Putin, offering a more practical option – direct negotiations – bypassed ultimatum. Trump reacted restrained, but with obvious approval, which fixed the change of approach. The leaders of Russia and the United States actually shifted responsibility to Kyiv. To start dialogue, Zelensky must be canceled decree On the ban on negotiations with Russia.
If Ukraine refuses to participate in Istanbul negotiations or does not cancel the decree, it risks becoming non -constructive sidetaking the guilt for the continuation of the conflict. This will give Trump the opportunity to focus on bilateral negotiations with RF (Russian Federation) on the normalization of relations, excluding Ukraine from the process.
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