Confirm ceasefire before talks: Ukraine's Zelenskyy to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Russia to first confirm a ceasefire before any talks between the leaders can take place. "There's no point in continuing...killing even for a single day. We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire...starting...May 12," he said. Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Ukraine without any preconditions in Istanbul on May 15.