Main points from Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech during his visit to Turkey
Key statements by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the meeting with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan:
▫️ The level of russian delegation indicates that Russia is not serious about the negotiations.
▫️ The Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul for talks with russia will be led by Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The President of Ukraine, the Head of the Security Service, and the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces will not be present.
▫️ The main topic of the negotiations in Istanbul is a ceasefire.
▫️ Through the level of its delegation and his personal presence in Turkey, Ukraine demonstrates its readiness to agree on steps that lead to ending the war.
▫️ If russia fails to show genuine willingness to end the war, Ukraine will call on the U.S., the EU, and Global South countries to impose tough sanctions against it.
▫️ The U.S. and Turkey are currently experiencing disrespect from russia.
▫️ putin must show leadership. If he is ready for negotiations, a meeting should take place without any preconditions.
▫️ The U.S. and Turkish sides will be involved in the talks between the Ukrainian and russian delegations.
▫️ The Ukrainian delegation will remain in Istanbul on May 16 as well.
▫️ russian forces have already begun offensive actions, focusing their main efforts on the Sumy direction.
