Audio By Carbonatix
A meeting is now underway between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Istanbul. It marks the first time the two countries have held direct talks at any level in three years.
Notably, neither Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky or Russian President Vladimir Putin are attending, after several days of confusion.
Zelensky criticized Putin for not sending “any real decision-makers” for the talks.
Another key figure who is not present is US President Donald Trump, who had repeatedly hinted he might upend his Middle East travel schedule to join the negotiations.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has already put a dampener on the talks, telling reporters the US does not have “high expectations.”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to place new sanctions on Moscow following Putin’s no-show. European leaders have been piling pressure on the Russian leader to agree to a 30-day ceasefire.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana’s health system must break silos in NTD care and mental health
2 minutes -
Central Tongu MP introduces common exams as Adanu hands over new classroom block at Mafi-Seva
3 hours -
Research without impact is a waste of time and resources – UHAS Director
4 hours -
Securing children’s tomorrow today: Ghana launches revised ECCD policy
4 hours -
Protestors picket Interior Ministry, demand crackdown on galamsey networks
5 hours -
Labour Minister highlights Zoomlion’s role in gov’t’s 24-hour economy drive
5 hours -
Interior Minister receives Gbenyiri Mediation report to resolve Lobi-Gonja conflict
5 hours -
GTA, UNESCO deepen ties to leverage culture and AI for tourism growth
5 hours -
ECG completes construction of 8 high-tension towers following pylon theft in 2024
6 hours -
Newsfile to discuss 2026 SONA and present reality this Saturday
6 hours -
Dr Hilla Limann Technical University records 17% admission surge
6 hours -
Meetings Africa 2026 closes on a high, Celebrating 20 years of purposeful African connections
6 hours -
Fuel prices to increase marginally from March 1, driven by crude price surge
6 hours -
Drum artiste Aduberks holds maiden concert in Ghana
7 hours -
UCC to honour Vice President with distinguished fellow award
7 hours