Trump says he hopes Zelensky, Putin will attend Istanbul peace talks on May 15

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend peace talks in Istanbul on May 15, suggesting the meeting could yield “a good result."

“I think we may see a good result from Thursday’s meeting in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump said during a press conference on May 12.

“I believe both leaders are going to be there. I even thought about flying over — I’m not sure where I’ll be on Thursday, I have so many meetings."

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