
Turning point in Russia-Ukraine war? Putin calls for direct talks with Kyiv ‘without preconditions’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine “without preconditions” in Istanbul on May 15, Thursday. This renewed offer came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face additional sanctions. Referring to the unsuccessful 2022 peace talks in Istanbul in March, Putin…