As Turkey Hosts Ukraine–Russia Peace Talks, Trump Considers Stopping In

Citing battlefield carnage, Trump said he’s weighing a detour from his Gulf trip to attend the high-stakes Russia–Ukraine meeting.

President Donald Trump walks to Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on May 12, 2025. Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP

President Donald Trump on May 12 raised the possibility of flying to Turkey later this week to join planned peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Trump, who is embarking on a diplomatic tour of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, told reporters at the White House on May 12 that the meeting between Russia and Ukraine on May 15 could present a real opportunity for peace.