Putin stunned into 'strange silence' after Zelensky's invitation to peace talks

Day 1,175.


Today, we look ahead to what might happen on Thursday in
Istanbul. We discuss whether Putin will show up at all. We also
dive into the potential 17th round of sanctions if Russia doesn’t
agree to a ceasefire, and whether Europe can deliver on its
promises. Finally, Francis has a robust conversation with the
Hungarian Secretary of State for International Communication and
Relations, Zoltán Kovács, at the Hungarian embassy in
London. 


Contributors:


Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.


Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.


Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.


Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley
on X.


With thanks to Zoltan Kovacs, Hungarian Secretary of State for
International Communication and Relations.


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Content Referenced:


Joe Barnes, on the Telegraph:


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/j/jk-jo/joe-barnes/


Trump toys with late entrance to Ukraine-Russia peace talks,
Telegraph: 


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/12/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/


UK to Unveil New Russia Sanctions as European Ministers Meet,
Bloomberg


https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-11/uk-to-unveil-new-russia-sanctions-as-european-ministers-meet


Why the EU is racing to expand its Russia sanctions in a push for
peace, Financial Times


https://www.ft.com/content/2a781235-ad89-4aaf-a55f-c4863ba060c1


EU readies capital controls and tariffs to safeguard Russia
sanctions, Financial Times


https://www.ft.com/content/7f7687da-b31a-4c64-a446-221c4a756a05





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