In a bold diplomatic twist, President Putin rejects the Starmer–Macron ultimatum, instead extending an invitation to Istanbul peace talks 🕊️🇹🇷.<br />But Zelensky declines, intensifying the deadlock.<br />As Europe pushes pressure, Russia plays the long game — and the geopolitical chessboard shifts once again. ♟️🌍<br />Alexander Mercouris breaks it all down.<br /><br />#Putin #Zelensky #Macron #Starmer #IstanbulTalks #UkraineCrisis #RussiaUkraine #PeaceTalks #Geopolitics #AlexanderMercouris #InternationalPolitics #Diplomacy #WarAndPeace #RussiaNews #UkraineUpdate #NATO #EUPolitics #EastVsWest #GlobalTensions #WorldNews
