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Zelenskyy Heads to Turkiye to Revive Peace Talks

11/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Turkiye to revive stalled peace talks with Russia, meeting U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as there have been no direct negotiations since August.
The Kremlin's Dmitry Peskov said no Russian representatives will attend the talks, while Russia remains open to negotiations.
Ukraine continues military operations targeting Russian energy infrastructure, with casualties including a 17-year-old girl killed in Kharkiv.

History

Historical Context

The Minsk Agreements, signed in 2015, aimed to resolve the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine by establishing a ceasefire and political framework involving Ukraine, Russia, and the OSCE. Despite these efforts, implementation has been inconsistent, resulting in over 13,000 casualties. President Zelenskyy's recent push for renewed peace talks with Turkiye highlights the persistent tensions and the critical need for international mediation.

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Story summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Turkiye to revive stalled peace talks with Russia, meeting U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as there have been no direct negotiations since August.
The Kremlin's Dmitry Peskov said no Russian representatives will attend the talks, while Russia remains open to negotiations.
Ukraine continues military operations targeting Russian energy infrastructure, with casualties including a 17-year-old girl killed in Kharkiv.

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