The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Ukrainian residents have voiced scepticism at Vladimir Putin’s proposed direct peace talks with Kyiv.

The Foreign Secretary was hosting European foreign ministers in London on Monday for discussions about the continent’s security.

The Foreign Secretary will also welcome counterparts from France, Italy, Germany Spain and Poland for a meeting at Lancaster House.

The Foreign Secretary will host foreign ministers of the Weimar+ group at Lancaster House

These are the key events on day 1,172 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

It comes a day after Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders travelled to Kyiv.

Ukrainian president proposes face-to-face meeting after Russian leader suggests two sides hold talks in Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Kyiv on 15 May, hours after European leaders threatened strong sanctions if Russia refused to agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Kyiv described the proposal as a positive sign but French President Emmanuel Macron said it wasn't enough.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he expects Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire, adding that Kyiv was "ready" to meet Russia for direct truce talks.

General Keith Kellogg has reacted to the Russian president’s suggestion for talks with Ukraine on Thursday

Ukraine’s leader has insisted there must be a full, temporary ceasefire in place before any direct talks with Russia.