Zelensky is ready to meet Putin in Turkey

Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed willingness to meet Putin in Turkey for peace talks, emphasizing the importance of such a meeting. He believes Turkey could serve as a practical mediator. Kyiv hopes discussions in Abu Dhabi later this month could lead to a summit involving leaders, including Donald Trump, which may address territorial issues. The Kremlin has avoided a personal meeting between Zelensky and Putin, suggesting a phone call instead. Meanwhile, Washington aims to revive stalled peace negotiations, with Russia demanding Ukraine cede the Donbas region. Zelensky reiterated the rejection of recognizing occupied territories as Russian and called for a ceasefire as a first step towards further negotiations.