Overview

• European leaders, including Macron, Starmer, Merz, and Tusk, have called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire as a prerequisite for peace talks, emphasizing post-war security guarantees for Ukraine.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, without preconditions, but has not agreed to the 30-day ceasefire demand.
• Ukrainian President Volodímir Zelenski has stated that Ukraine will only engage in talks if Russia implements a full, firm, and verifiable ceasefire starting May 12.
• Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed Turkey’s readiness to host the proposed peace negotiations, advocating for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
• U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to accept Putin’s offer for immediate talks, despite the absence of a prior ceasefire agreement, framing it as an opportunity to assess the feasibility of peace.