As officials in Washington, D.C., and Moscow prepare to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is critical of negotiations that exclude his nation.

The Turkish president argues that Ankara’s diplomatic position makes it an ideal mediator, aligning with Trump’s proposed approach.

Negotiations cannot take place behind the backs of key players. (...) Ukraine and Europe are one (...) - said Volodymyr Zelensky about the talks on ending the war. After meeting with the Turkish leader in Ankara,