May 15-16th, 2025 – Russia, Ukraine to Meet in Istanbul for First Time Since 2022

Lavrov calls Zelensky “nothing man” for demanding Putin come to Istanbul Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized Vladimir Zelensky, dismissing him as a “nothing man” in response to Zelensky’s demand for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s personal presence at upcoming talks in Istanbul on Ukraine. “First, Zelensky made some statements demanding that Putin attend in person. A nothing man. It’s clear to everyone – except perhaps to him and those pulling his strings,” Lavrov remarked during a meeting of the Diplomatic Club titled “Culture without Borders: The Role and Development of Cultural Diplomacy.” Kiev’s delegation in Turkey lacks experience…