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Trump needs to understand that Putin lies, blocks peace efforts, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged President Donald Trump on May 13, 2025, to help secure peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin planned in Turkey for May 15.
The talks follow Putin's proposal amid ongoing conflict since Russia's 2022 invasion, with Russia aiming to address issues like 'de-Nazification' and territory incorporation, while Kyiv and the West reject these narratives.
Despite preparations, the Kremlin declined to confirm Putin's attendance or the Russian negotiating team, and contact between the sides remains limited and focused mainly on humanitarian matters.
Zelensky said Putin is unwilling to pursue peace or talks and emphasized his commitment to making sure the meeting happens, noting that U.S. Involvement would increase the likelihood of Putin’s attendance. He also urged the West to impose the toughest possible sanctions if Putin fails to show up.
European leaders, including Germany's Friedrich Merz and France's Emmanuel Macron, threatened new sanctions if Moscow resists a 30-day ceasefire, reflecting broad Western pressure accompanying stalled diplomatic efforts.

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