Zelenskyy, EU leaders meet to push Russia for ceasefire by May 12
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met leaders of UK, France, Germany, and Poland and called for a full and unconditional ceasefire with Russia starting May 12. Backed by the US and EU, the proposed 30-day truce aims to open diplomatic channels and Russia faces stronger sanctions if it refuses. Putin has proposed talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15.