Public sentiment on the Russia-Ukraine conflict is mixed, characterized by strong support for Ukraine's resilience against Russia’s aggression, but also by significant skepticism regarding the peace talks' effectiveness and frustration with ongoing military escalations. There is admiration for Ukraine's strategic responses and leadership under Zelenskyy. However, many express doubts about international, particularly U.S., involvement and criticism of Russian leadership. Concerned voices call for international aid for Ukraine while highlighting the prolonged nature of the conflict as a war of attrition without a clear resolution path.

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glasses in the wild

nectarine_pie

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*First and foremost, I want to thank President Erdogan for organizing the opportunity for direct negotiations – that was exactly the signal we had received. The Ukrainian side confirmed its readiness, and today, we are here in the capital, in Ankara.*

*Ukraine is represented by a top-level delegation – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, my Office, the military, and representatives of all our intelligence agencies – ready to make any decisions that could lead to a long-awaited just peace.*

*We will begin with a meeting with President Erdoğan and with the entire Turkish delegation. We are in contact with the U.S. side – I believe they will be present in Türkiye at a high level as well.*

*I have not yet received official confirmation regarding the Russian level of representation. But from what we can observe, it appears theatrical. We will decide on our next steps after the conversation with President Erdoğan.*

*We will have several hours for an important discussion and very important decisions. It is essential to understand the level of the Russian delegation, what mandate they hold, and whether they are authorised to make any decisions at all – because we all know who actually makes decisions in Russia.*

*yt video-* [*arrival and comments to the media*](https://www.youtube.com/live/MKUoxHcGhbI?si=4-i9FF2TtaLbf-E3&amp;t=451)  
*twt vid-* [*main post video*](https://x.com/tele1comtr/status/1922964778533761403) *//* [*I am here extended cut*](https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1922968276218306589)  
*twt vid-* [*OotP vid* ](https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1922959262956855362)

And like a coward, Putin did not show up.

ragefulebbie

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video- [press conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyjjIULei0s)

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[President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes](https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2025/05/15/7512400/) that the head of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, should demonstrate his leadership and personally meet with the President of Ukraine for negotiations. According to him, such behavior indicates personal disrespect not only for Ukraine, but also for the presidents of the United States and Turkey.

**Quote:** "I believe that the leader of the Kremlin should demonstrate his leadership and if he is ready for negotiations, then it is necessary to meet without any conditions, etc. Let's meet.

We are now in Ankara, after that we send the group to Istanbul. It is not here, it is not in Istanbul. We can't run around the world and look for a person...

I believe that now the United States and Turkey feel disrespected by Russia. Neither the time of the meeting, nor the agenda of the meeting, nor the high level of the delegation is disrespectful personally. I'm not saying that the "Russians" don't respect us, it's already clear, but we have it mirrored...

Disrespect for Erdogan, disrespect for Trump. Trump sends a large group of people, Secretary of State Rubio. Parties to the war who? Russia and Ukraine. Secretary of State Rubio is, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey is, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is, where is the person from the Russian Federation in question? This is disrespect not only for Ukraine, it is disrespect for everyone, first of all, for Turkey, because this is a meeting."

**Details:** Zelenskyy also added that Ukraine expects sanctions steps from its partners if Russia does not move until the end of the war.

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[Ukraine will send a delegation](https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/05/15/7512394/) led by Defence Minister Rustem Umierov to Istanbul for talks with the Russians on 15 May.

**Details:** Zelenskyy stressed that the composition of the Russian delegation in Istanbul indicates Moscow's "lack of seriousness" regarding the talks, as it includes no one who actually makes decisions in Russia.

**Quote:** "Nevertheless, despite the rather low level of the Russian delegation, out of respect for President Trump, the high-level Turkish delegation and President Erdoğan – and still wishing to at least try to achieve the first steps toward de-escalation and a ceasefire – I have decided to send our delegation to Istanbul." 

**Details:** Zelenskyy stated that the Ukrainian delegation, headed by Defence Minister Umierov, would travel to the negotiations with Russian representatives. The delegation will not include, among others, Head of Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Maliuk and Сhief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov.

"As for the agenda, their number one mandate will be a ceasefire. They are flying there," Zelenskyy added.

The president has expressed doubts about the outcome of the negotiations, though he hopes that the Russians would "demonstrate at least something."

Damn I love that man. Sure wish US shit-sack prez was 1/10 the man Zelenskyy is.

punchy-peaches

mon_coeur_

My lanta, I LOVE him 🩷💙💛💙💛💙💛💙 all the blessings in the world to that man and to Ukraine!

SwimmingPirate9070

Here's a photo from today. I hope it's just the lighting and his eyes aren't as bad as they look here.

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These_Internal_510

But where is Max? To me, they look so well together, with Max alternating between looking like "I'll make sure you're fine" and "What will he come up with next?!"

LunetThorsdottir

Trump did the same thing with Afghanistan. Invited the taliban to the negotiating table without the afghan government and made a backhanded deal with the bad guys.

bearded_adventurer87

Ukraine's the one that's been invaded and losing lives.  If they aren't at the table, the discussions are meaningless.

BossReasonable6449

Reminds me of what the UK did to Czechoslovakia

To this day, the right gets mad when you remind them that Neville Chamberlain was a conservative

USSMarauder

“It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good too to check up once in a while and make sure you haven’t lost your fucking soul.” – (not) George Lorimer

XGramatik-Bot

Nothing but respect for this statement. That’s what true leader sounds like.

[deleted]

Zelensky needs to realise that the US is no longer a friend to Ukraine. I know that's easier said than done, but Trump will never aid Ukraine unless it massively benefits himself or Putin and he needs to try and appeal to the EU for help.

SatisfactionRude6501

Dude is literally gonna keep meeting with Putin alone about a Ukrainian peace deal. What a insult.

HeavyDT

trump is doing the same thing to the USA. 

his whole tariff plan is basically a national sales tax which the GOP refuses to oppose.

DissedFunction

illsaveus

Pathetic government laying down for russians lmao what weak people republicans are

ChakaCake

Well then they're not peace talks, are they? They're just "how we're going to divvy the spoils up" talks.

Bearcat-2800

And of course idiot supporters imagine a good reason. They should all learn to speak Russian.

rhavaa

Appeasement Policy: 

The Munich Agreement was part of a broader policy of appeasement adopted by Britain and France towards Adolf Hitler. Both powers sought to avoid another major conflict in Europe and believed that conceding to some of Hitler's demands might maintain peace. This policy left Czechoslovakia vulnerable, as it relied on the assurances of its allies, who ultimately chose to negotiate without Czechoslovak participation.

Surely no country could be stupid enough to make the same mistake....

Kilmouski

Waiting for Trump leaving the "negotions" with russia, end results being like

"give russia what they want".

Then he makes the headlines about how ukraine only wants war, vecause they did not accept the deal that he made for them.

oranke_dino

Why would you negoative with a person that has raped you?  Like Ukraine is the victims here Russia is not.

Simple point. 

Ukraine gets its land back, Russia pulls from Ukraine.

AspergersOperator

Trump and his power base is willing to sell out everyone. 

It’s a matter of time before they sell out the American people, then it’ll be too late.

Fun_Hornet_9129

Manck0

Why would any country delegate its peace agreement? Especially in this case since Trump is working for Russia.

jeffzebub

Just keep in mind that this is the guy who once said "I don't need a ride, and more antitank weapons"

Out of all leaders in the world he is the one who means what he says.

Spare-Builder-355

Gold-Tone6290

Not inviting European states was already stupid, but not inviting the state on which territory is this war happening? Really?

RedstoneEnjoyer

Octavius27BC

Suppose The U.S. comes up with a deal that Ukraine doesn't accept? They'll just say "Fuck that!" and keep fighting with the help of European partners and under the threat of European nuclear weapons. Russia can suck my balls! Also, fuck Trump!

Then give us all the money back and get the hell out of the us!

No-Permission8269

No_Carry_3028

There is also this

 https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/02/16/ukrainian-delegation-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-ahead-of-zelenskyys-visit/

So they will be there but not included in talks?

I think this is overblown bullshit

PPShooter69rip

Nock that muppet on the head and end this

BradDjango

How in the world can you have peace talks when one of the two main combatants isn't attending.  That's not a peace talk, it's prelude to forming an alliance.

NoraTheGnome

I thought trump could end the war with a single phone call? Guess that’s one more thing trump lied about and isn’t going to make an attempt to rectify.

Nerd_Man420

This is one war where i completely understand why Ukraine is fighting. They shouldnt have to give up an inch of land or an ounce of rare metals just to exist in peace.

Greedy_Ray1862

Absolutely bonkers not to invite one of the warring parties to the peace talks. 🤯

Aromatic_Ad_7953

The spirit of the American Revolution lives on in Zelensky.   
The spirit of Nazism and Mao Zedong lives on in Trump.

isitatomic

Williecat1

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One would think that's the most obvious thing ever

RevoDS

groepler

I've seen three variations of spelling for his last name today alone

Useful-Suit3230

Remember when 🇺🇦 flags were flown next to 🇺🇸 flags by people wearing red hats?

REbubbleiswrong

I saw this same clip in the Joe Rogan sub. The comments are very different.

flawrs919

Why would Donny and Pooty include Zelensky ?                                                                                                                    THREE IN BED WOULD BE A CROWD !

boistras

Impossible-Image8418

This is the kind of shit that will have us in WWIII. Just like how Afghanistanis were not at the table for Taliban negotiations. 

This country sucks...

Suspicious-Moment-19

You are welcome for all the US did for Ukraine.  Now it’s time to end it !

Garythegr81

Radiatethe88

Then quit stealing our money. Wife just bought a car for $4.7 million

Infinite-Will9769

Trump forgot to mention he would solve the war by giving into Russia entirely and throwing Ukraine under the bus, while extorting it for rare earth minerals.  And that he would solve the Israel-Gaza war by ethnically cleansing the area, displacing 2 million people and indulging in some kind of rich prick's real estate fantasy.

Eastern_Statement416

Looks as if somebody’s upset the checks won’t clear anymore

Penguins1964

Wasn't he asking for help from Trump a few months ago? Didn't he say something to the effect of how he was happy Trump was getting involved? I know there was at least a week's worth of news about him being excited about Trump not too long ago. 

EDIT: Found an article: [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4978625-zelensky-trump-ukraine-war/](https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4978625-zelensky-trump-ukraine-war/)

ExcitementAshamed393

Theyre talking about how they're going to divvy up Ukraine. Why would they invite them?

extrastupidone

Fuck Trump and his dangle daddy Putin!! I support Zelenskyy all the way in his thoughts and actions!!!!!

Ok-Mark-8257

You call that a “peace talk”? No, it’s Americans surrender to the Russia. I guess now it’s understandable they didn’t invite Ukraine or Europe to attend…..

ImpossibleTech

Fearless_Director829

In what world does an agreement between USA and Russia mean anything?

RinseWashRepeat

Diplomatic japanese ritual suicide by Zelensky.

Powerful_Rock595

SquishyPotato23

Europeans are pussies and won't help poor Ukraine. The USA has already abandoned them.

InternationalBox5848

Once rump gives Ukraine to putin and Gaza to netanyahu America will be great again.  /s

RacheltheTarotCat

So we're doing the Czechoslovakia-Sudetenland thing all over again - an insult to Ukrainians for sure.

Paper-Street-Soap-Co

Trump is going to offer Alaska to Putin this time… /S

QVRedit

That’s what happened to the Palestinians, too. Since the Palestinians refused to accept the results of negotiations they weren’t part of, everyone is saying since then “you rejected the peace deal, it’s all your fault.” 

Europe will watch closely 
the negotiating moves of the Trump administration. It will unite stronger and make up its mind on the transatlantic relations. These relations guaranteed peace and prosperity. Trump is playing with fire.

CptnMillerArmy

Czechoslovakia wasn’t invited to the Munich talks and wasn’t consulted on the Sudetenland.

reilmb

Let me argue by analogy.

The "troubles" in Northern Ireland went on for 35 years, lots of weapons and funding came from Irish America to the IRA during that time.

Was it in the purview of the US president to simply stop the war by negotiating with the Brits over the heads of the IRA ?

What other conflicts will the US Godman be solving by the snap of his fingers ?

Why didn't Joe Biden try snapping his fingers ?

Hands too small unlike Trumps which are "uge" ?

Key-Lie-364

No-Win-2783

When the US government overthrew Ukraine's government in 2014 and put in a puppet government they own Ukraine. They turned Ukraine into a military proxy to fight Russia over there and not on American shores. That's according to Lindsey Graham

DarkseidAntiLife

Well when you have nothing left you don’t get a choice. Almost of all the Ukrainian young men are dead and technology is the only way they keep fighting on other countries budget. You get no choices

Whole_Commission_702

They arent invited because Zelensky isnt for negotiations but still wants west to fight.

damien24101982

Stop panhandling and get your ass involved!

Subseaguru72

SoftAnnual5938

Ina_While1155

haggerdmeats

Cool, don't care what this dictator wants or says.  We are cutting funding to him and his cartel friends.

superpie12

Indaflow

If u.s pulls out.. ukraine becomes russia... simple......

suddensilenze

dolphin_steak

Glad we aren’t wasting any more money on this 

thevokplusminus

That show pony that is now incredible rich will do as he is told. Is acting skills are wearing thin as he masses unbelievable wealth at his people’s expense

Sufficient-Arrival47

Arrogance barely describes the situation.

rgpc64

This mercenary will keep accepting money and weapons. Where are his political opponents?

Ok_Temporary_9465

MaxwellPillMill

Hasn’t Trump changed his mind and agreed to have Zelensky there?

Cold-Acanthaceae8941

bclourge

It’s a proxy war between Russia and the United States, the proxy has no leverage to offer in any discussion. It was never about Ukraine winning it was about bleeding Russia in a fight to the last Ukrainian.

Donkey_buttfuck

It will end up the world versus America and Russia and Russia can’t even beat Ukraine. I feel sorry for all the good Americans.

dean-ice

Shades of the *Treaty of Non-Aggression between Germany and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics* anyone?

mittfh

The same guy who handed all of Ukraine resources and land on a silver platter to US ? Right..................

Yone_official

I will continually ask for hand outs like it is my god give  right from Big Brother.. but I will not let big brother settle the score for me. I must take the cake and eat it also. My civilians will die needless deaths until I get what my overseers want

baberuthofficial

It's unfortunate that Trump is going to meet with the Russians to capitulate the Ukraine, just as western sanctions are finally biting Russia so hard that it's economy is on the brink of collapse. Trump to the rescue - of Russia, not Ukraine.

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