Ukraine: The Latest Putin ‘no-show’ at peace talks as potentially historic day descends into chaos
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May 15, 2025 Joe Barnes, a Brussels Correspondent, and James Kilner, a former Russia correspondent for The Telegraph, provide crucial insights from the frontlines of the ongoing Ukraine conflict. They discuss Putin's snub of peace talks in Turkey and the international backlash over his controversial delegation. The conversation also reveals the alarming increase in Russian military activity, juxtaposed with Ukraine's resilience and NATO's role in the dynamics. A new monument to Stalin is unveiled, raising further questions about Russia's intentions on the global stage.
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Russia's Military Escalation and Ukrainian Resistance
- Russia is actively pushing military offensives despite heavy casualties, and Ukrainian partisans are disrupting Russian supply lines.
- Ukraine is advancing technology with naval drones that have been pivotal in hitting Russian targets.
Putin's Peace Talks Insult
- Putin rejects Western demands for a ceasefire and refuses to attend peace talks in Turkey with Zelensky.
- Russia sends a low-level delegation seen as an insult and a stalling tactic rather than a serious push for peace.
Zelensky and Erdogan's Mediation Role
- Zelensky met Erdogan in Turkey, signaling acceptance of Turkey's mediation role.
- Talks with Russia are delayed as the delegations negotiate terms with Turkish officials first.