The Kremlin confirmed Thursday that Russia's president would not attend the talks in Turkey, but Trump was not surprised by the news.

Zelensky sends defence minister to Istanbul talks but says Putin 'not serious' about peace in Ukraine - Russian President ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Russian delegation does not include ‘anyone who actually makes decisions’.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declined to come to Turkey for the talks as President Trump turned up pressure for ...