Zelenskyy accepts Russian president's proposal to resume peace talks in Istanbul

Last night, Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Kyiv to resume peace talks in Türkiye, which were interrupted in March 2022

By Elena Teslova

MOSCOW (AA) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday on X that Ukraine accepts Russia's proposal to resume peace talks in Istanbul.

He also said he is waiting for Russia to declare a ceasefire starting on Monday.

"We await a full and lasting ceasefire, starting 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 excuses," he said.

Last night, Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Kyiv to resume peace talks in Türkiye, which were interrupted in March 2022.

On Saturday, Zelenskyy, along with leaders from Germany, France, Poland, and the UK, suggested declaring a 30-day ceasefire starting May 12.

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