President Vladimir Putin is not part of the Russian delegation for the peace talks in Istanbul.

Kyiv had demanded his presence, but Moscow published a list without him late Wednesday.

Western allies had also pressured for Putin’s participation in the talks.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will not attend the negotiations.

The absence of Putin raises questions about Russia’s commitment to resolving the Ukraine conflict.

The talks in Turkey aim to ease tensions and find a peaceful solution to the crisis.

The absence of both Putin and Trump could impact the outcome of the discussions.

Russia’s decision not to include Putin in the delegation may signal a shift in their approach to the conflict.

The international community will be closely watching the developments in the peace talks.