Published: 10:43, November 19, 2025 | Updated: 12:18, November 19, 2025
Kremlin: Russia will not attend upcoming Ukraine talks in Türkiye
By Xinhua

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, March 17, 2025. (PHOTO/AP)

MOSCOW - Russia will not send representatives to the upcoming talks on Ukraine in Türkiye, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.

He noted that these contacts are being carried out without Russia's participation and Moscow will await information on what will actually be discussed.

Peskov added that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to conversations if Turkish and US representatives consider it necessary to inform Moscow of the results of the talks.

Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will visit Türkiye on Wednesday to discuss solutions to the Ukraine crisis.

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According to media reports, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff will also participate in the meeting.

Spanish aid for Ukraine

Meanwhile, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday announced a 615-million-euro ($712.2 million) aid package for Ukraine.

Sanchez made the announcement after meeting with Zelensky in Madrid, who is visiting Spain.

According to Sanchez, 300 million euros from the package will go toward defense equipment.