John, the Ukrainian is essentially calling the Russians bluff and showing that the Russians are really not being honest, and continue to play for time and not really negotiating in good faith. On the US side, of course the US is hoping these talks do go forward. The Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, is there in Istanbul. Steve Whitcock, who’s been dealing with the Russians, he’s expected to go as well. Marco Rubio’s in the country at a NATO meeting. And Trump has said that he is also willing to go if needed. But right now we do not believe that Trump is going to be heading to Istanbul and joining these talks. So we will have to see how this unfolds. Of course, if they do go ahead, again, notable that the Russians and Ukrainians are sitting across from each other but far less significant than if Zelensky and Putin had met in person John.
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