Zelensky Criticizes Russian Delegation as 'Sham' Ahead of Turkey Peace Talks

Arrival for Peace Talks in Turkey

• 🇹🇷 President Zelensky expressed gratitude to President Erdoğan for organizing the meeting and facilitating direct negotiations in Ankara.
• 🇺🇦 The Ukrainian delegation is at the highest level, including representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zelensky's office, military, and intelligence agencies, to make decisions for a just peace.

Concerns Over Russian Delegation's Level

• ❓ Zelensky stated that the official level of the Russian delegation was unknown to him, but based on observations, it appeared to be a "sham" or "fake" level.
• 🇷🇺 He emphasized the need to understand the Russian delegation's mandate and their capacity to make decisions, acknowledging that ultimate decision-making power in Russia lies elsewhere.

Next Steps and Communication

• 🤝 Zelensky plans to meet with President Erdoğan and the Turkish delegation first.
• 🇺🇸 He mentioned being in contact with the American side, who are also expected to be in Turkey at a high level.
• 📢 Following the meeting with President Erdoğan, Zelensky indicated they would communicate their next steps and the format of his media appearance after the discussions.