Ukrainian War Brief: If there is no ceasefire after Istanbul talks, Europe can enact sanctions | World News
European leaders say they will Further sanctions on Russia – whether the United States is the same or not – If talks are held in Türkiye on Thursday, please do not have a ceasefire. this French President Emmanuel Macron, Europe will say If Moscow disagrees, impose new sanctions Ceasefire until 30 days. this German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Russia warned on Tuesday that if there is no “real progress” in Ukraine’s peace this week, it will face new European sanctions as he urged Putin to meet with Zelenskyy. Since Putin invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the EU has imposed 16 rounds of sanctions on Russia.
Still not clear on Tuesday night Will Vladimir Putin accept the challenge of Voldomymyr Zelenskyy to meet in person. Shaun Walker wrote that Zelenskyy is heading to Ankara, the capital of Turkey, to meet with its president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and said he would go to Istanbul if Putin showed up. “If Putin doesn’t come and play the game, that’s the last point when he doesn’t want to end the war.”
The top diplomat in the EU, Kaja Kallassaid Tuesday in Copenhagen: “I think it’s a good move if they sit down… But I don’t think he dares, Putin. “If Putin does not participate and Zelenskyy will not participate, the talks are expected to remain at a lower level between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations.
Donald Trump’s Ukrainian envoy Keith Kellogg says if Putin appears, “President Trump will be there”. The U.S. president is visiting the Middle East. Kellogg, along with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump’s real estate dealer friend Steve Witkoff, are also expected in Türkiye.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on Brazil to convince Putin to go to Istanbul. leader China and Brazil, members of RussiaThey said in a joint statement that they hoped the direct dialogue could begin as soon as possible.
Macron said Ukraine admits that it cannot retake all territory Russia has seized since 2014 And warns the West not to want “World War III”. “The war must stop Ukraine “The negotiations have to be in the best situation. Nothing has been done since 2014. ”
A local official said Russian-guided bombs hit Kharkif in northeastern Ukraine on Tuesday, killing at least three people.
Cannes Film Festival has begun to screen 2025 Ukrainian documentaries: Zelensky; Notre Guerre in Bernard-Henri Lévy; Mstyslav Chernov won the Oscar for 20 days in Mariupol, 2000 meters from Andriivka and 2000 meters from Andriivka. “This ‘Ukrainian Day’ is a reminder of the commitment of artists, writers and journalists, telling the story of this conflict in the centre of Europe,” the festival said in a statement.
