- Putin called for the Istanbul peace talks, then refused to show up—while even Trump was ready. His ego, obsessed with proving he’s in control, is worth more to him than the peace that could stop the daily loss of thousands of lives. Just show up and talk—for fuck’s sake. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/14/kremlin-tight-lipped-for-third-day-on-whether-putin-will-meet-zelenskyy 9 comments politics
- Despite proposing the Istanbul peace talks himself, Putin backed out, while Zelenskyy and even Trump signaled readiness. It's now clearer than ever: the main obstacle to ending this war is sitting in the Kremlin. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/14/kremlin-tight-lipped-for-third-day-on-whether-putin-will-meet-zelenskyy 4 comments worldnews
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