Afghanistan, May 12 -- Ukrainian President Zelensky agreed to direct peace talks with Putin in Istanbul, hoping for a ceasefire and diplomatic resolution.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced his readiness for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul, expressing hope that such negotiations will lead to an end to the ongoing war. In a statement posted on his official Telegram account on Sunday, May 11, Zelensky said he would await a full ceasefire beginning Monday, May 12.
Zelensky noted that a ceasefire could pave the way for diplomatic progress, stating, "I am ready for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey." The Ukrainian leader emphasized that diplomacy, not escalation, must be prioritiz...