Trump must realise Putin is obstacle to peace, Zelenskyy says
theguardian.comPublished: 5/13/2025
Summary
Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes President Trump will recognize Vladimir Putin as the main obstacle to peace and is willing to meet with him in Turkey regardless of whether Putin attends. The Ukrainian leader also suggested a potential three-way summit involving Trump, Keith Kellogg, and Marco Rubio but noted little sign from Russia to participate. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of ending hostilities without a ceasefire agreement and expressed optimism about possible new sanctions if efforts in Turkey fall short. He acknowledged the delicate balance required to keep Trump onside while maintaining good relations with European allies.