Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged US counterpart Donald Trump to help secure a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday, while accusing the Russian leader of not seriously wanting to end the war.

Putin hasn't yet said whether he will be at the talks, which U.S. President Donald Trump has urged the two sides to attend as part of Washington’s efforts to stop the fighting

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday he would attend talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine this week only if Vladimir Putin is also there, and goaded him by saying the Russian leader was scared to meet him face-to-face. The Kremlin has yet to say whether Putin will…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he wanted to negotiate an unconditional 30-day ceasefire face-to-face with Vladimir Putin at this week's talks in Istanbul because only the Russian leader could enact such a pause.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that if President Trump attended the talks, it would put pressure on Russia’s leader, Vladimir V. Putin, to meet face-to-face.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for a ceasefire beginning Monday. US President Trump has urged Kyiv and Moscow to meet in Turkey on Thursday. Follow DW for more.

KYIV: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Ankara on Thursday (May 15) for talks. Putin hasn't yet said whether he will be at

Zelenskiy seeks direct talks with Putin in Istanbul, urging 30-day ceasefire with support from China and possible Trump visit.