Vladimir Putin was likely surprised by President Volodymyr Zelensky's willingness to meet personally, said European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho. What do you need to know? Lack of Russian consent for a ceasefire: Despite appeals,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is prepared to meet Vladimir Putin this week, shortly after US President Donald Trump urged him to “immediately” accept the Russian leader’s offer to hold peace talks in Turkey.

Zelensky says Putin ‘scared’ to meet him face-to-face in high stakes Turkey talks - Latest provocation comes after Trump suggested he could join Zelensky and Putin for Istanbul summit this week

"He is scared of direct talks with me," assessed the President of Ukraine. The independent Russian portal Gulagu.net reported on Putin's plans.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he wanted to negotiate an unconditional 30-day ceasefire face-to-face with Vladimir Putin at this week's talks in Istanbul because only the Russian leader could enact such a pause.

Ukraine said Tuesday that if Vladimir Putin skips talks in Turkey it would be a "clear sign" to the world the Russian leader is not serious about peace, and the West should reply with boosted military support to Kyiv.

UKRAINE is now piling the pressure on Russia as Vladimir Putin stays silent on his own offer to meet for peace talks on Thursday. Moscow’s bungle has seen Volodymyr Zelenksy take up

American citizens were urged to be ready to take shelter immediately if air raid sirens sound. Concern is mounting after the end of Russia ’s self-imposed three-day Victory Day ceasefire. It comes as President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated he is prepared to meet Vladimir Putin in Turkey to discuss a possible ceasefire.