Trump announced his readiness to come to the talks between Russia and Ukraine on May 16.

US President Donald Trump announced his readiness to come to Istanbul on May 16 for talks on Ukraine, if necessary. He said this on May 15 at a meeting with representatives of the business circles of the United States and Qatar in Doha.

"We will try to put an end to this. I'm thinking about going, but it's very difficult because of what we're doing today and tomorrow. But, you know, if something happens, I would go on Friday, if it would be appropriate," Trump said.

He believes that the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine "will go well."

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And what is capable of disrupting the first direct negotiations in three years?

On May 12, Trump said that the meeting between representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul was a very important event. He also expressed confidence that significant results could be achieved during the negotiations, which would contribute to achieving a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

A day earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed holding direct talks and resuming dialogue with Ukraine on May 15. Later, the head of state approved the composition of experts for negotiations. The delegation will be headed by Vladimir Medinsky, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation.