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Lula to Urge Putin for Ukraine Peace Talks

5/14/2025

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to travel to Russia, aiming to convince President Vladimir Putin to join peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul. This pivotal meeting could pave the way for the first direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years, raising hopes for resolution.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to travel to Russia, aiming to convince President Vladimir Putin to join peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul. This pivotal meeting could pave the way for the first direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years, raising hopes for resolution.