Refusing to Meet Zelensky, Putin Sends Junior Team for Talks with Ukraine

Wall Street Journal ^ | 5/14/2025 | Yaroslav Trofimov, James Marson, Alexander Ward

[Williams]

A meeting which was Putin’s idea.

Putin is a very evil and destructive person.

It’s possible he doesn’t want to be there if Russia is going to accept a ceasefire. Let’s see.

[McGruff]

“Zelensky, who is slated to arrive in Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday for separate talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan”

So Zelensky was going to be in Turkey anyways?

[CatHerd]

No, it’s standard protocol that initial negotiations are not conducted by heads of state. For very good reasons.

Putin offered direct talks, not a meeting between heads of state.

And there’s no way the Russians will accept that idiotic ceasefire. Why should they?

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

From the article --- "Ignoring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call..."

Going forward, one will be finding more and more doing something like that.

Svoboda and Sich will likely not ignore him, as time passes.

[Williams]

Let’s remember you said that nostradamus.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

ZEEPER FOLLIES PINGLIST!

(((PING!)))

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

One notes it is an eventful and event-filled day.

Informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs NATO, 14 May 2025

[CatHerd]

Fine. Yes, let’s remember!

[The Louiswu]

Sounds like President Trump chose wisely

[Dartoid]

The constant back and forth with childish names is so tiring and idiotic

[CatHerd]

“Please note that the accreditation process is taking longer than anticipated.”

Ha! Gotta make sure only globo-friendly media outlets are allowed in!

Rutte is such a tool. But I must admit, he’s very good at being one.

[Apparatchik]

Putin is not serious about peace and this is the proof. He has sent two ass clowns who will make the same unreasonable demands that amount to Ukraine’s total surrender, instead of coming himself. Clearly Putin is a very frightened little man. He would rather continue the slaughter to save his own worthless neck. [spit]

[aMorePerfectUnion]

The constant back and forth with childish names is so tiring and idiotic

I'll put you down as a Zeeper. Thanks.

[SaxxonWoods]

Now that the latest Fairy Tale has ended maybe we can get back to reality.

[Allegra]

Zelensky, who is slated to arrive in Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday for separate money-begging talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan…

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

--- "Rutte is such a tool. But I must admit, he’s very good at being one."

He's very good.....

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[CatHerd]

Sending the junior varsity instead of Lavrov was Putin’s answer to Zelensky’s antics. Well played. Trump is likely chuckling in private.

[CatHerd]

ROFL!!!

He rides a bike like Obama! That is so hilarious!

[BobL]

“The Russian team is set to be led by Putin’s aide Vladimir Medinsky and deputy defense minister Alexander Fomin”

I’d say sending the #2 person from the most powerful military to the negotiations is FAR from a “Junior Team”.

...but then again, the Neocons are again mad at being OUTSMARTED by Putin.

As it is, if Ukraine wants peace, the right people are there to begin the negotiations.