Zelesnkyy Says 'I Will Be Waiting For Putin In Turkey'

Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the media during a press conference.Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will be “waiting for Putin In Turkey” so the pair can hold face-to-face talks to end the war in Ukraine.The Ukrainian president spoke out after his Russian counterpart offered to “resume negotiations” in Istanbul on Thursday this week.Responding on X on Sunday night, Zelenskyy called for a “full and lasting ceasefire, starting from tomorrow, to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy”.He said: “There is no point in prolonging the killings. And I will be waiting for Putin in Turkey on Thursday. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians will not look for excuses.”We await a full and lasting ceasefire, starting from tomorrow, to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy. There is no point in prolonging the killings. And I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians will not look for…— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 11, 2025In a video posted on X later, Zelenskyy said: “Here in Ukraine, we have absolutely no problem engaging in negotiations, we are ready for any format. I will be in Turkey this Thursday, May 15, and I expect Putin to come to Turkey as well. Personally. And I hope that this time, Putin won’t be looking for excuses as to why he ‘can’t’ make it.“We are ready to talk, to end this war. Thursday. Turkey. President Trump has expressed support. All the leaders support this.”Starting tomorrow, we await a ceasefire — this proposal is on the table. A full and unconditional ceasefire, one that lasts long enough to provide a necessary foundation for diplomacy, could significantly bring peace closer. Ukraine has long proposed this, our partners are… pic.twitter.com/TVpJbldfh4— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 11, 2025The apparent breakthrough comes after European leaders – including Keir Starmer – met in Ukraine over the weekend and threatened to impose “massive” new sanctions on Russia if Putin did not agree to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting today.Related...Is This Really A Turning Point In The Ukraine War – Or Another Kremlin Ploy?Ukraine Has Found A Way To Disrupt 1 Of The Most Important Days In Putin's Calendar'It's Modern Day Appeasement': Joe Biden Slams Donald Trump Over Ukraine War

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