Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Putin' in Turkey
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a ceasefire beginning Monday and has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in Turkey for peace talks. This follows Putin's rejection of a proposed 30-day ceasefire, where he demanded direct negotiations without preconditions instead. While Trump is urging a meeting to possibly end the violence, Zelenskyy insists that a ceasefire is necessary before any discussions. The situation remains tense, with uncertainty about whether Putin will accept the invitation for talks in Istanbul.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has demanded Russia observe a ceasefire starting Monday and challenged Vladimir Putin to meet for peace talks in Turkey.
Zelenskyy insisted that a ceasefire is essential for diplomacy, emphasizing there is no point in prolonging the killings.
Putin rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire by Ukraine and its allies, demanding talks without preconditions instead.
US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to accept the talks with Russia, advocating for immediate engagement to determine the possibility of a deal.
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