Ukrainian President Zelensky is willing to meet with Putin for peace talks in Istanbul next week but demands a ceasefire first. European leaders also call for a ceasefire. Trump urges Zelensky to meet without a ceasefire. Putin wants negotiations without preconditions.
Key Points
Zelensky willing to meet with Putin in Istanbul for peace talks but demands a ceasefire first
European leaders join in calling for a ceasefire before negotiations
Trump urges Zelensky to hold the meeting with Putin without a ceasefire
Putin wants negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions
Pros
Potential for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
International support for a ceasefire before negotiations
Cons
Disagreements on the timing and conditions for peace talks
Accusations of ceasefire violations by both parties