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Trump says he would go to Russia-Ukraine talks 'if it is appropriate'

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Posted on May 15, 2025

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Trump Weighs Attending Russia-Ukraine Talks in Turkey

DUBAI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would go to Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey on Friday "if it is appropriate".

"I was thinking about going, but it is very tough... If something happened I would go on Friday if it was appropriate," Trump told a business breakfast in Doha on a tour of the Gulf.

"But we have people right now negotiating, I just hope Russia and Ukraine are able to do something. It has to stop."

(Reporting by Nayera Abdallah, Editing by Michael Georgy and Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump is considering attending Russia-Ukraine talks.
  • The talks are scheduled to be held in Turkey.
  • Trump's decision depends on the appropriateness of the situation.
  • Negotiations are ongoing between Russia and Ukraine.
  • Trump is currently on a tour of the Gulf region.

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The article discusses Trump's potential attendance at Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey, contingent on the situation's appropriateness.
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Trump is considering attending to support ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
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The talks are scheduled to take place in Turkey.

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