As peace negotiations loom, President Vladimir Putin dispatches top military officials to Istanbul, signaling Russia's seriousness about potential talks. Meanwhile, Zelensky’s delegation heads to Ankara, surrounded by media spectacle and political posturing. What does each side really want, and how are global powers reacting behind the scenes? 🌍 Get the latest analysis from Alexander Mercouris.<br /><br />#Putin #Zelensky #IstanbulTalks #RussiaUkraine #AlexanderMercouris #Geopolitics #PeaceNegotiations #Ankara #RussiaNews #UkraineCrisis #MilitaryDiplomacy #GlobalPolitics #UkraineWar #PutinSpeech #ZelenskyNews #NATO #TurkeyDiplomacy #Kremlin #Ceasefire #EasternEurope
