March 29, 2022: Talks begin in Istanbul, with Moscow saying it’s willing to “fundamentally cut back” military activity near Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv, while Ukraine said it was open to discussing neutral status for Ukraine if its security is backed by other nations.

There is no reason to think that Trump will acquiesce to Putin’s list of demands. In fact, he has repeatedly voiced frustration with the lack of progress in the talks and has threatened to walk away, as Russia continues to creep forward, inch by bloody inch, in a long war of attrition with no end in sight.

Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha will be in Antalya at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. — Ukrinform.

Russia dismisses a proposed ceasefire negotiated by Ukraine and European powers. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discusses potential sanctions against Russia with European and U.S. officials.

China called Monday for a “mutually acceptable” peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine and reiterated its support for a political settlement through dialogue, as the international community weighs a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire starting May 12.

Ukrainian President Zelensky praises Pope Leo XIV's mediation offer for peace in Ukraine, calling for a ceasefire and dialogue with Russia.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Trump claims he can achieve peace in Ukraine within "24 hours," engaging with Putin and Zelenskyy, while academics analyze the feasibility and historical context of his approach.

Giorgia Meloni and Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone and discussed current state of conflict and prospects for peace, says Italian Prime Minister's Office - Anadolu Ajansı

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged Brazil to support a 30-day ceasefire and facilitate russian dictator vladimir putin's participation in peace

By Tom Balmforth and Vladimir Soldatkin ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a second-tier team of aides and deputy ministers to hold peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday,