Putin Proposes Resuming Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks in Turkey on the 15th

At 1:36 a.m. local time on the 11th, Russian President Putin held a press conference at the Kremlin. Putin proposed to resume direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 15. Putin stated that he would discuss the issue of holding Russia-Ukraine negotiations with the Turkish President. Putin reiterated that Russia is willing to engage in direct negotiations with Ukraine without setting preconditions. The previous breakdown of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul was not due to the Russian side. Although combat actions are still ongoing, the Russian side is willing to resume the previously interrupted negotiations with Ukraine.