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European leaders in Kyiv demand a 30-day ceasefire; Putin instead proposes direct talks in Istanbul

Confirmedon an admission by the acting party plus an independent origin: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party.

The leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Poland visited Kyiv on 10 May and told Putin to accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire from 12 May or face more sanctions and weapons deliveries to Ukraine, the Guardian reported. In a Kremlin briefing in the early hours of 11 May, Putin rejected the ceasefire demand but proposed direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul on 15 May. Trump urged Zelensky on Truth Social to agree to talks "immediately", and Zelensky said he would wait for Putin in Turkey in person.

When
10 May 2025
Where
Kyiv, Ukraine
What
negotiation
Acting party
Government of Russia, Government of Ukraine
Attribution
Acknowledged by the acting party. Public statements by all governments involved.
In the record
Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary

Sources

  1. Evidence The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: European leaders' statement in Kyiv and Putin briefing, 10-11 May · published 2025-05-10 00:00 UTC
  2. Origin of the claim The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: Zelensky and Trump social media posts, 11 May · published 2025-05-11 00:00 UTC

History

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