May 11th 2025.
In an official statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his hopes for a complete and temporary ceasefire with Russia, set to begin on Monday. He also revealed his plans to personally negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkiye.
These remarks were made following pressure from US President Donald Trump, who insisted that Ukraine accept Russia's proposal for direct talks on Thursday in Turkiye. However, Ukraine and its European allies had previously demanded that Russia agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire before any discussions could take place.
It remains unclear whether Zelenskyy's presence in Turkiye is dependent on the success of the ceasefire starting on Monday. The situation is still developing, and more updates are expected.
This is AP reporting.
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