'Ready for direct talks with Putin': Zelenskyy speaks with Erdoğan

Zelenskyy reported this on Telegram.

According to him, during the conversation, they discussed key details of a meeting in Turkey that could help end the war.

"Grateful for the support and willingness at the highest level to promote diplomacy. We equally see the need for a ceasefire," Zelenskyy emphasized.

He added that it is also necessary for partners to ensure monitoring of the ceasefire. Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, the Ukrainian president emphasized.

"And it is very important that we all work together in Europe to ensure long-term security guarantees. We will be in constant contact with America. We agreed with President Erdogan on further joint work to ensure peace," he added.

• During his nightly address on May 11, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that he was allegedly ready for direct negotiations with the Ukrainian side in Turkey as early as next week. At the same time, he ignored the idea of a 30-day ceasefire. In response, American leader Donald Trump stated that he would continue to work with both sides, and that the coming week would be "big."
• On May 12, the German government stated that if Russia does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine by the end of the day, European partners will launch the process of preparing new sanctions. In response, the Kremlin said that "the language of ultimatums is unacceptable for Russia."
• On the same day, Trump stated that he may be personally present in Istanbul on May 15. Zelenskyy welcomed the corresponding decision.