Pakistan, May 20 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of deliberately delaying peace talks to continue its military offensive, as the conflict nears its fourth year. His statement follows failed negotiations in Istanbul and recent calls between US President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Despite renewed diplomatic contact, no truce has been reached. Zelenskyy criticized Russia's delegation, calling them "empty heads" and alleging Moscow is using talks as a cover to advance on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Trump described his latest two-hour call with Putin as a potential breakthrough, though Putin again refused to agree to an immediate ceasefire.

Instead of a truce, Putin proposed a...