Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his anticipation that Russia will agree to a ceasefire and confirmed that he will personally meet President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye on May 15.
Zelensky shared this information through a Telegram post on Sunday, as reported by the Turkish news agency Ukrinform.
He stressed the importance of a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, which he believes is necessary to pave the way for diplomatic efforts.
“There is no need to continue the bloodshed,” Zelensky remarked. “I’ll be waiting for Putin in Türkiye this Thursday. Personally. I hope Russia won’t find excuses this time.”
On May 10, Ukraine, along with its allies—France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland—put forward a proposal for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. Should Russia reject the offer, Ukraine’s partners plan to impose stricter sanctions on Moscow.
In return, President Putin has suggested resuming direct negotiations with Ukraine from where talks were halted in 2022.
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