The US Permanent Representative to Matthew Wizel emphasized the importance of peaceful negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which will be held in Istanbul, saying that the end of the war in Ukraine has become “closer than ever.”
Whitor, speaking at online briefing for the press, noted: “From the place where I am now, I believe that we have become closer to the end of the war and the cessation of military operations than ever. I hope that we will reach the agreement with God’s help.”
He also added that US President Donald Trump is focused on the cessation of “massacres and murders taking place in Ukraine because of Russia’s attacks.” WhitaCher emphasized that, probably, no one will be completely satisfied with the “any agreement” that both parties can accept.
, however, we all agree that the world is much better than war. On Thursday we have to see how it will end, and we need to approach this step by step. Therefore, it is difficult to predict what will happen next, ”added Wizel.
Message from Trump for negotiations in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin in his recent statement suggested renewing peace negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15. He said that he would turn to Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with a request to provide a platform for these negotiations.
In turn, US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that a positive result may come out of Istanbul negotiations. He noted: “I don’t know where I will be at that moment. Perhaps I will be somewhere in the Middle East, but if I think that it will be useful, I can fly to Istanbul.”