Close
newsletters Newsletters
X Instagram Youtube

Trump signals May 16 visit for Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul

US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about prescription drug prices, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 12, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about prescription drug prices, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 12, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
May 15, 2025 10:46 AM GMT+03:00

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated Thursday he may participate in the upcoming Russia-Ukraine negotiations scheduled in Istanbul, marking a potential shift in American diplomatic engagement with the conflict.

"I would go to Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul on Friday if it is appropriate," Trump said.

The statement comes as diplomatic efforts intensify to find a resolution to the war that has continued for over two years. Istanbul has emerged as a neutral venue for the talks, with Türkiye maintaining diplomatic relations with both Moscow and Kyiv throughout the conflict.

May 15, 2025 10:46 AM GMT+03:00
More From Türkiye Today