Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will be present in Turkey for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, telling CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh he expects new sanctions to be imposed on Russia if a 30-day unconditional ceasefire isn’t agreed upon.

Volodymyr Zelensky said he will travel to Ankara on Thursday whether Vladimir Putin decides to accept his invitation or not.

UKRAINE President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Donald Trump to help secure ceasefire talks with Vladimir Putin. He says the West should impose sanctions if the Russian leader skips negotiations in

It is Putin who decides everything in Russia, and he is the one who must resolve the issue of war. This is his war. That is why the negotiations must be with him. — Ukrinform.

As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues on the battlefield, global leaders are waging their own campaigns through diplomacy, pressure and strategic manoeuvring. Just days

Yermak pointed to "very strong and very clear statements" by U.S. President Donald Trump that he would like Putin and Zelensky to meet for direct talks in Istanbul, and may even attend himself.

A 30-day ceasefire is a step toward de-escalation, as neither side would be able to fully restore its forces during that time. — Ukrinform.