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The Ukrainian leader says he will be waiting for Putin in Turkey on Thursday after the U.S. president Trump insists the two countries meet to end ‘bloodbath’ war

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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.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pleased to see that Russia is finally engaging with finding an end to the war, but there must be a ceasefire before peace talks can start

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

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