Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed support for US President Donald Trump's proposals for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as for direct talks with Vladimir Putin. In his statement on May 12, 2025, Zelensky stressed Kyiv's readiness to ensure "silence" on the front and to take part in a summit in Turkey that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could host. According to the Ukrainian leader, Trump's presence at the talks would be an important step towards achieving peace. Zelensky's statement, made against the backdrop of ongoing hostilities, signals a possible breakthrough in diplomatic efforts.

Zelensky called Trump's words "very important" and expressed hope that Russia would not shy away from dialogue. He confirmed that he was ready to personally participate in the talks in Turkey, which, according to Reuters, had previously offered itself as a platform for resolving the conflict. In March 2025, according to the BBC, Ankara had already hosted consultations with representatives of the United States, Ukraine and Russia, who discussed humanitarian issues. Zelensky especially noted the role of Erdogan, who, in his opinion, is capable of ensuring a summit meeting, and expressed a desire to see Trump among the participants, which could increase international pressure on Moscow.

As The Washington Post notes, the US administration is seeking to speed up the conflict resolution in order to reduce economic costs and stabilize the situation in Europe. According to Politico, Trump discussed the possibility of organizing a summit with Erdogan in April 2025, and his special envoy Steve Witkoff has already held preliminary consultations with Kiev. Zelensky, by supporting these ideas, took a step towards Washington, although he had previously insisted on the complete withdrawal of Russian troops as a condition for negotiations.