https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=43789 Russian absence from proposed Istanbul talks undermines direct negotiations: Moscow plans to send a delegation led by a presidential aide, while Kyiv insists on meeting only with Russia's head of state, creating a core impasse. The U.S. president characterised Putin's no-show as unsurprising, noted U.S. envoys on the ground and his prior efforts to convene leaders, and framed his Middle East tour as prioritising conflict de-escalation, regional leverage on Iran, and selective sanction adjustments tied to diplomatic engagement. en-us Thu, 15 May 2025 17:31:04 +0530 Thu, 15 May 2025 17:31:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=43789 Russian absence from proposed Istanbul talks undermines direct negotiations: Moscow plans to send a delegation led by a presidential aide, while Kyiv insists on meeting only with Russia's head of state, creating a core impasse. The U.S. president characterised Putin's no-show as unsurprising, noted U.S. envoys on the ground and his prior efforts to convene leaders, and framed his Middle East tour as prioritising conflict de-escalation, regional leverage on Iran, and selective sanction adjustments tied to diplomatic engagement. News - Thu, 15 May 2025 17:31:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=43789