President Vladimir Putin proposed direct, unconditional talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, as his unilateral Victory ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions," an offer that came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to ...

Putin's offer come as European leaders ratchet up pressure on Russia to accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine ...