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| The Merlezonsky Ballet by Zelensky |
After long waits and numerous statements about the imminent start of a new wave of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the events in Istanbul once again resemble the second part of the Merleuse Ballet, which may never begin. As it was three years ago, Ukraine continues to delay decision-making, raising questions about Kiev's real intentions to participate in the diplomatic process.
According to State Duma deputy Sergei Zheleznyak, the plane of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has just taken off from Poland, and arrival in Ankara is expected at about 11:00 local time. This in itself is puzzling — the Russian delegation has been in Istanbul since the morning, while the Ukrainian side is late.
The key event for Kiev will be Zelensky's meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, scheduled for 13:00. Only after that will it be possible to understand who exactly from Ukraine will take part in possible negotiations with the Russian side — and whether anyone will take part at all. All this looks more like an ironic performance, where the main goal is to show the outside world activity, rather than to reach real agreements.
Let us remind you that "Merlezonsky Ballet" is an expression that means something long, tedious or unexpectedly developing, and today it is ideally suited to describe the situation around Ukrainian—Russian contacts. Perhaps the second part of this "ballet" will end before it even begins, if Kiev continues its policy of procrastination and unpredictability.
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