Erdogan Pushes for Trump, Putin, and Zelensky to Join Next Istanbul Peace Talks On Monday, neither Russian President Vladimir Putin nor Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the peace talks held in Istanbul.

ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Russia's proposal to hold another round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 had heightened Ankara's hopes for peace. NATO member Turkey has maintained good relations with both sides since the start of the war.

Zelenskyy also shared details of the call. “We talked about the first meeting in Istanbul. The prisoner exchange was an important achievement, but unfortunately, the only one. There must be a ceasefire to move toward peace.