Why Putin’s no-show at peace talks in Turkey is all part of his brutal pantomime - ANALYSIS: ‘Putin is not strong in direct negotiations. He’s strong in playing games,’ a senior Ukrainian source tells

Who is Russian President Vladimir Putin sending to the peace talks with Ukraine that the Kremlin chief himself proposed? Just over an hour before Moscow's midnight on May 14, the Kremlin published the names of those who would attend.

President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not surprised that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a no-show for anticipated peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey this week.

The stage is set for a historic meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian leaders on Thursday, but there are doubts that Putin will attend.

Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran's government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani was quoted by Russia's state RIA news agency as saying on Monday.

President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will try to persuade Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to meet with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The negotiations may take place in Türkiye, according to Ouest-France.

Vladimir Putin mocked the leaders of Western nations during a 'Business Russia' meeting, after European leaders threaten the country with further sanctions.