Kiev’s requests and Moscow positions
While accepting his face to face, Zelensky has maintained his position on the need to establish A ceased the immediate fire and unconditional of 30 days before starting concrete negotiations. However, the Kremlin has already rejected this request, stating that every truce must include the suspension of the supplies of western weapons to Ukraine, to prevent Kiev taking advantage of the break to strengthen militarily. Putin said he was willing to negotiate even without preliminary conditions, suggesting a comparison to deal with the causes of the conflict and work towards a long -term stable solution.
The role of international diplomacy
The proposal for direct interviews was supported by the US administration led by Donald Trump, who invited Kiev to explore the intentions of Russia. Trump He said: “Ukraine should accept immediately. At least it will be understood whether an agreement is possible or not”. Even European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz And Keir Starmerreiterated the need for a ceased to guarantee a solid base for negotiations. Recep Tayyip ErdoganTurkish president and designated mediator, expressed his optimism after a telephone interview with Putin.
The pressure on the conflict parties
Between expectations of tree and negotiation proposals, the climate around the Istanbul meeting still proves uncertain. The international community maintains the hope that the direct interview between Zelensky and Putin can build the foundations for a concrete dialogue and lasting peace. The meeting will be carefully observed, in particular by the countries that have expressed their full diplomatic and logistical support, such as France, Germany and the United Kingdom, united in the appeal to stop the “bloodshed”.