Zelensky ready to meet Putin in Turkey, calls for immediate ceasefire

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 11 said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on May 15.

“There is no point in prolonging the killings. And I will wait for Putin on Thursday in Turkey,” Zelensky said.

As Ukraine’s allies push for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, Putin has suggested peace talks be held in the coming days.

“We expect a ceasefire from tomorrow – complete and lasting, to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy,” Zelensky said.