Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are looking noticeably left in the lurch without the Kremlin's leader. 

Vladimir Putin has backed out of a face-to-face meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Turkey - and US President Donald Trump followed suit soon after. 

It may have shattered other world leaders' hopes of a resolution. 

Ukraine ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says the meeting now has little point.

"We clearly see that Russia is not interested in peace, Russia is interested in continuing to wage war."

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Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are looking noticeably left in the lurch without the Kremlin's leader.&nbsp;
Vladimir Putin has backed out of a face-to-face meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Turkey - and US President Donald Trump followed suit soon after.&nbsp;
It may have shattered other world leaders' hopes of a resolution.&nbsp;
Ukraine ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says the meeting now has little point.
"We clearly see that Russia is not interested in peace, Russia is interested in continuing to wage war."
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Vasyl Myroshnychenko: Ukrainian ambassador to New Zealand and Australia on Putin backing out of peace talks with Zelenskyy

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