US EditionZelensky says Russia considering end to war a 'positive sign' after Putin's call for talks
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy responded positively to Russia’s proposal for face-to-face peace discussions set for May 15 in Istanbul, but he emphasized that a 30-day ceasefire beginning May 12 must be established before talks can proceed.
- The offer followed Moscow's rejection of Kyiv's unconditional 30-day ceasefire proposal and Russia's end of a self-declared three-day pause marked by resumed mass drone attacks.
- Russia launched 108 attack and simulator drones from six directions on May 11, with Ukraine shooting down about 60 drones and neutralizing 41 simulators, while accusations of ceasefire violations were exchanged.
- Zelenskyy described Putin's proposal to begin talks without a ceasefire as a "positive sign," emphasizing that implementing a ceasefire is essential to genuinely ending the conflict, while Macron acknowledged the negotiations as an initial move but insisted that more concrete actions are necessary.
- The proposed talks and ceasefire indicate cautious progress amid ongoing conflict, with Kyiv ready to meet if Russia confirms a full, lasting ceasefire starting May 12.
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