Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Donald Trump to facilitate a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey, accusing the Russian leader of insincerity in negotiating peace. Zelensky emphasized his commitment to securing a ceasefire and called for severe sanctions if Putin refuses to attend.

After Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested bilateral talks, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed for direct talks in Turkey on Thursday, even urging the US to levy sanctions on Russia if Putin refuses to meet.

Zelensky said he would travel to Turkey after Putin suggested direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in the country on Thursday in response to the ceasefire-or-sanctions ultimatum given to Moscow