Putin proposes Ukraine to celebrate direct negotiations from 15 May in Istanbul

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, surprised this Sunday in proposing the celebration of direct negotiations with Ukraine on 15 May in Istanbul, without earlier circumstances, with the aimed goal to find a peaceful output for the conflict that has been bigger for three years. The offer was made in a television on television of the Kremlin.

Putin insisted that conversations should start immediatelyAnd recalled that Istanbul was the headquarters of the dialogues that were suspended by Kyiv in March 2022. In his speech, he emphasized that the initiative “is on the table” and is responsible for the Ukrainian authorities and their Western allies for interrupting the earlier diplomatic efforts.

The Russian president has also stated that these future conversations can lead to a real and verifiable ceasefire, which emphasizes that his intention is to be a Sustainable and solid peaceBeyond a simple high tactical fire that makes Ukraine removal possible. Putin has made it clear that Moscow is willing to negotiate ‘seriously’.

At the same time, the Kremlin has indicated that he expects Ukraine’s reaction, and Putin has announced that he will talk to the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to guarantee that Türkiye acts as a host country and process facilitator. “I hope he confirms that his desire to contribute to achieve peace,” he said.

However, Putin has avoided that Alto’s proposal is presented by European leaders and discussed with US President Donald Trump. Instead of direct acceptance, the Russian leader has conditioned any possible extension of stopping hostilities to a subsequent evaluation.

The Kremlin too He has accused Ukraine of rejecting previous proposals Humanitarian ceasefire and violation of unilateral terminations announced by Moscow, including a recent commemoration of the Soviet victory in Nazi Germany. According to Putin, Kyiv even strengthened his attacks during these periods.

The international answer to the Russian proposal is explained. The President of the United States, Donald TrumpHe enthusiastically welcomed the initiative and describes it as “potentially great day”, and emphasizes that “hundreds of thousands of lives can save.” He added that he will continue to work with both parties to go to a high heat.

Trump has also framed the proposal within a more pragmatic vision by pointing out that the US should concentrate on reconstruction and trade, referring to an upcoming “big week” for the country. Despite the widespread caution in the international arena, the former president has shown the confidence that the conflict could enter a new phase.

On the contrary, the French president, Emmanuel MacronHas been much skeptical. Although he has acknowledged that Putin’s proposal is ‘a first step’, he has considered it ‘insufficient’ and has warned that it could be a Russian strategy to ‘win time’. He emphasized that there can be no negotiations while the bombing continues.

Macron has confirmed his fixed position in addition to the US and his European allies and asked for a high unconditional fire before he opened a substantial dialogue. He has also repeated that Europe cannot tolerate an offer of peace parallel to the maintenance of active military operations, a vision that reflects the deep differences that still exist between Moscow and the West.