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Russia-Ukraine: Trump, Putin to skip peace talks in Turkey | LiveNOW from FOX
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10:38Now PlayingPeace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to take place Thursday in Turkey, but neither President Vladimir Putin nor President Donald Trump will attend, according to confirmations from the Kremlin and reporting by Reuters.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to be present, alongside a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It would mark the first such meeting between Russia and Ukraine in three years.
The Kremlin announced Wednesday that Putin will not attend the talks in person. Instead, Russia will be represented by presidential adviser Vladimir Medinsky and Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin.
Trump, who had earlier floated the idea of joining the summit, will also be absent, according to U.S. officials who spoke to Reuters late Wednesday. He is currently visiting the Middle East and had publicly encouraged Zelensky to accept Putin’s offer.
"Ukraine should agree to this, IMMEDIATELY," Trump posted Sunday on Truth Social. "At least they will be able to determine whether or not a deal is possible… HAVE THE MEETING, NOW!!!"
Zelensky responded quickly to Putin’s invitation, saying he would "be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally." It remains to be seen whether Russia’s delegation will enter serious negotiations or if this is primarily a diplomatic gesture.
Speaking from Qatar on Wednesday, Trump maintained a hopeful tone: "I think we’re having some pretty good news coming out of there today and maybe tomorrow and maybe Friday, frankly."
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
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