Putin's refusal to meet in Turkey is final proof that he does not need peace - Yermak

The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak said that Ukraine is ready for any format of negotiations with the aggressor country of russia. However, the first step to the start of a dialogue between the parties should be a ceasefire.

He stated this at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2025

Yermak noted that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed his readiness to come to Turkey for negotiations with russian dictator vladimir putin.

Later, a similar statement was made by US President Donald Trump.

"If putin refuses, this will be the final proof: russia does not want the end of this war and is not ready for any negotiations," Yermak said.

The head of the Office of the President emphasized that in the event of russia's unwillingness to negotiate, the world community must respond to this with new sanctions against Moscow and increased military assistance to Kyiv.

Bilateral talks between Ukraine and russia

On Saturday, May 11, russian dictator vladimir putin publicly stated that russia was allegedly ready for bilateral talks with Ukraine. He proposed holding them in Turkey this Thursday, May 15.

Later, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the United States and European allies supported his decision to hold a meeting with putin in Turkey.

Zelenskyy also said that he would personally wait for putin for bilateral talks.

And yesterday, May 12, US President Donald Trump admitted that he may visit Turkey on May 15 to participate in talks between Zelenskyy and putin.

Today, May 13, the Office of the President of Ukraine announced that during possible talks in Turkey, Zelenskyy will only talk to putin.