US EditionUkraine's Zelenskyy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin in Istanbul
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to travel to Ankara this week to hold discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and will await the arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace negotiations.
- The talks follow Zelenskyy's direct challenge to Putin for face-to-face negotiations amid ongoing drone attacks and Russia's unclear confirmation of Putin's participation.
- Officials are calling for a ceasefire lasting 30 days without any conditions as an initial measure, while Western leaders urge Moscow to consent; however, Russia has effectively declined this ceasefire request.
- Zelenskyy expressed a desire to establish a clear start to the process of ending the war but cautioned that if Putin fails to attend the talks and continues to stall, it will confirm his unwillingness to seek peace.
- The results of the negotiations could influence future sanctions against Russia and impact efforts to resolve the ongoing, long-running conflict in Europe that has resulted in significant casualties.
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