Mon May 12 12:48:46 UTC 2025: ## Zelenskyy Issues Putin Face-to-Face Meeting Challenge in Turkey
**ISTANBUL, TURKEY** – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a direct challenge to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, proposing a face-to-face meeting in Turkey on May 15th as part of ongoing peace negotiations. While Zelenskyy confirmed his attendance, Putin’s participation remains unconfirmed, leaving the prospect of a direct confrontation between the two leaders uncertain. The May 15th talks are expected to focus on finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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