Zelenskyy Challenges Putin to Face-to-Face Ceasefire Talks in Türkiye

Ukraine's Zelenskyy challenges Russia's Putin to direct ceasefire talks in Türkiye. In a recent address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a direct challenge to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, proposing face-to-face negotiations in Türkiye to establish an unconditional ceasefire. Zelenskyy emphasized that only direct talks with Putin can lead to a resolution of the ongoing conflict. He warned that Putin's failure to attend such talks would be interpreted as a clear sign that Russia is not prepared to end the war. 'If he doesn’t show up, it will be a final drop and his demonstration that they are not ready to end the war,' Zelenskyy stated. The proposal comes amidst ongoing tensions between the two countries, and observers are keenly watching for Putin's response. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.