Ukrainian President Seeks Talks with Russian, American Leaders Amid Conflict

Ukrainian President has announced that he will meet with the Russian President and the American President. However, the specific timeline for these meetings remains unclear. This announcement comes amidst ongoing tensions and negotiations surrounding the conflict in Ukraine. The Ukrainian President's office has clarified that the Ukrainian President will only meet with the Russian President and no other Russian representatives during his visit to Istanbul. This clarification comes as the Ukrainian President is set to participate in direct talks with Russian officials in Istanbul, with the Russian President and the American President both notably absent from the scheduled negotiations.

The American President has stated that he will soon meet with the Russian President in Saudi Arabia. When asked if the Ukrainian President would participate in the negotiations on the Ukraine issue, the American President confirmed that he would. This announcement follows previous statements from the American President, who had suggested that the Russian President did not need to meet with the Ukrainian President before their own meeting. The Ukrainian President has expressed concern about being sidelined in direct talks between the United States and Russia, emphasizing that Ukraine's participation in the negotiations is essential for fairness. The Ukrainian President has also called for the involvement of European countries in the talks.

Meanwhile, the Russian President's aide has stated that a meeting between the Russian President and the Ukrainian President has never been scheduled. The Russian President has accused the Ukrainian side of suffering significant losses on the battlefield and retreating across the board, attempting to use "terrorist activities" to intimidate Russia and force a ceasefire and a meeting between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine. The aide reiterated that the issue of a personal meeting between the Russian President and the Ukrainian President has never been seriously considered.

Despite the absence of the Russian President and the American President from the talks in Istanbul, the Ukrainian President has stated that Ukraine is prepared for negotiations in any format. The Ukrainian President is awaiting the arrival of Russian representatives to determine the next steps for Ukraine. This development underscores the complex and evolving nature of the diplomatic efforts surrounding the conflict, with various stakeholders seeking to influence the outcome through high-level meetings and negotiations.