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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.
As Turkey Hosts Ukraine–Russia Peace Talks, Trump Considers Stopping In
President Donald Trump walks to Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on May 12, 2025. Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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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.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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