Putin Proposes Peace Talks with Ukraine!

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced direct negotiations with Ukraine will occur on May 15 in Istanbul, aiming to achieve a lasting peace and address the root causes of conflict. The proposal followed claims that Kyiv broke off previous talks in 2022. Putin's announcement comes after prominent European leaders, including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and France's Emmanuel Macron, demanded an end to Russia's invasion. As tensions mount, the world watches closely to see if diplomacy can halt the ongoing bloodshed.