Vladimir Putin will not travel to Turkey and is instead sending the deputy foreign affairs and defence ministers, the head of his military intelligence, and the presidential aide, who will lead the delegation,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to travel to Turkey this Thursday for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin—if Putin agrees to attend. This meeting, proposed by Putin, could be a pivotal moment in the war between the two nations.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Russian leader Vladimir Putin to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul on May 15, ZDF reports. "Anyone who wants peace in Europe must negotiate now,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comments mark the latest move in a weekend-long exchange of proposals from both sides on the next steps in the U.S.-led peace effort.

The EU is preparing new sanctions on Russia despite a potential meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, three sources told CNBC.

President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will try to persuade Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to meet with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The negotiations may take place in Türkiye, according to Ouest-France.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s presence at the parade gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a boost as he tries to show that he is not isolated on the global stage.