The EU is preparing new sanctions on Russia despite a potential meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, three sources told CNBC.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that if his conversation with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin does take place, he will negotiate a full ceasefire. Source: Zelenskyy speaking to journalists on 13 May Quote: "We will do everything to make this meeting happen.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready for direct negotiations with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Türkiye. Ukraine needs a ceasefire to save human lives, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing Kyrylo Budanov,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comments mark the latest move in a weekend-long exchange of proposals from both sides on the next steps in the U.S.-led peace effort.

The President of the United States of America Donald Trump has to realize that the real obstacle to peace is the russian dictator vladimir putin. And it is the

Ukraine has called on Brazil to support the initiative for a 30-day ceasefire and to assist in organizing a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, reports Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.