Will Zelensky empty-chair Putin in front of Trump after calling Russia's bluff?

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

47% : Volodymyr Zelensky has thrown down the gauntlet - and is calling Vladimir Putin's bluff - by announcing he will indeed be in Turkey on Thursday for direct talks on a ceasefire. To add further intrigue to what is already extraordinary encounter, if it happens at all, Donald Trump has now suggested he may fly into Tukey as well, "if it would be helpful".
39% : But the Ukrainian leader stepped up to the challenge - particularly after Donald Trump cast doubt on Ukraine's interest in a peace deal, ending a social media post over the weekend with "HAVE THE MEETING NOW!!!
35% : President Trump also pressured Ukraine to attend the Turkey meeting "IMMEDIATELY", adding on Truth Social that at least "they will be able to determine whether or not a deal is possible, and if it is not, European leaders, and the US, will know where everything stands, and can proceed accordingly!" All eyes will be on the gathering in Istanbul on Thursday - to see if Trump really does show up and whether the other seat next to Zelensky will indeed be filled.

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