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Putin Open to High-Stakes Talks Amid Ukraine Tensions

5/31/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to engage in high-stakes discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump, as revealed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. A tentative meeting is scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, but Ukraine demands Russia's ceasefire memorandum first, amidst ongoing military tensions.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to engage in high-stakes discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump, as revealed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. A tentative meeting is scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, but Ukraine demands Russia's ceasefire memorandum first, amidst ongoing military tensions.