Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have both indicated that the upcoming peace negotiations in Turkey are unlikely to yield results. Putin proposed the Istanbul meeting but compromised its success by sending lesser representatives. Trump, viewed as undermining the process, has publicly stated that decisions on the war's future will be solely between him and Putin, sidelining Ukraine. This situation jeopardizes Ukraine and its European allies, as Trump seems to dismiss their calls for pressure on Moscow while showing leniency towards Putin's actions.
"Putin ignored requests from Trump, Erdogan, and even from Lula to meet with Zelenskiy in Istanbul, ignoring any push for meaningful dialogue."
"Trump has shown understanding towards Putin, undermining the Istanbul initiative by stating that any future war decisions will be made exclusively between him and Putin."
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