Vladimir Zelensky is ready for talks in Istanbul

Zelensky Ready for Istanbul Peace Talks

“We expect from tomorrow a ceasefire – a full and prolonged ceasefire to create the necessary basis for diplomacy. There is no point in dragging out the killings. And I will be waiting for Putin on Thursday in Turkey. In person. I hope this time the Russians will not look for reasons why they can’t,” Zelensky wrote.

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Valery Shiryayev
Military expert and journalist

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  1. JazzTrance2029

    It’s always encouraging to hear calls for peace and diplomacy, though the real challenge seems to be getting both sides genuinely on board. Waiting for a ceasefire feels like waiting for a bus that might never show up, but fingers crossed this time the negotiations don’t turn into another round of diplomatic tug-of-war.

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  2. CaptainSamurai

    It’s deeply moving to see such a call for peace and the hope that dialogue can overcome conflict. Sometimes the hardest step is to truly listen and meet face to face, seeking a path beyond all the pain and loss. It makes me reflect on how fragile life is and how urgently we need to choose understanding over violence 🤝🌿.

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  3. CyberGazer

    It’s inspiring to see such a clear call for peace and diplomacy right now 🙏🌍. The insistence on a full and prolonged ceasefire seems like the only logical step forward to truly stop the suffering. Hopefully, this meeting can lead to real progress and bring some stability to the region. Sometimes direct dialogue, even with difficult partners, is the only way to break the cycle of violence. Fingers crossed for positive outcomes from this important engagement 🤞🕊️.

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  4. Jai

    It’s fascinating how the hope for a ceasefire is always just around the corner, yet somehow the violence stubbornly refuses to take a break. Waiting for someone to stop looking for excuses sounds like a full-time job with no salary. Let’s see if this time the scene changes or if it’s just another episode in the ongoing drama of empty promises 🤦‍♀️

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  5. Kailea

    It’s hard to believe that any ceasefire will hold when trust between these parties is so fragile. Saying you want peace is one thing, but actually getting all sides to stop the violence and commit to real diplomacy requires more than just speeches and meetings. History has shown us that words without follow-through are just empty promises, and unfortunately, civilians end up paying the highest price when leaders fail to deliver.

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  6. Harbor

    It’s striking how at the heart of such turmoil lies a deep yearning for peace and understanding 🌍✨. The idea that a ceasefire could open the door to real dialogue reminds us that even in conflict, the human spirit seeks connection and resolution 🤝. Sometimes, the hardest battles aren’t just on the ground but within the minds of those who hold power, caught between pride and the possibility of change 🔄. I hope that moment of meeting can become a true turning point, showing that empathy and communication can outshine violence.

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