Putin vs. Zelensky: Istanbul Showdown

Volodymyr Zelensky @ZelenskyyUa says he’ll attend pivotal peace talks with Vladimir Putin @KremlinRussia_E in Turkey, contingent on a ceasefire. Zelensky insists he’ll be in Istanbul Thursday, ready for face-to-face negotiations, but only if Russia halts hostilities. His statement follows his call for a sustained ceasefire beginning May 12, ensuring a backdrop for meaningful diplomatic progress. Can these talks finally bring an end to the violence? Would Putin dare miss the chance? The world watches as these two leaders might finally come to the negotiating table.