WP: Zelensky was ready to refuse negotiations with Russia in Turkey - but officials from the USA and Europe dissuaded him
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky was ready to refuse negotiations with Russia, which, as expected to be held in Turkey on May 15, but the USA and Europe convinced him not to do this, reports The Washington Post with reference to sources. According to two diplomats, familiar with preparation for negotiations, by the evening of May 13, Zelensky was disappointed with the development of the situation with potential negotiations.