Trump Considers Joining Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey

A surprise offer by US President Donald Trump on May 12 to join Ukraine-Russia talks later this week in Istanbul prompted a call between US and European diplomats who continue to seek a path leading to an end to the war in Ukraine. "Don't underestimate Thursday in Turkey," Trump told reporters at the White House before departing for Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, referring to prospective talks on May 15. “I was thinking about flying over. I don’t know where I am going be on Thursday,” Trump said. “I’ve…