Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia, says he'll be 'waiting for Putin' in Turkiye personally

Vartha Bharati | 12-05-2025 | 09:20:00 IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy | PC: AP/PTI

Kyiv (AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy said he is hoping for a full and temporary ceasefire with Russia starting Monday, adding he would be in Turkiye to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin “personally.”

His comments came after US President Donald Trump insisted Ukraine accept Russia's latest offer of holding direct talks in Turkiye on Thursday. Ukraine, along with European allies, had demanded Russia accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday before holding talks.

It was not clear if Zelenskyy was conditioning his presence in Turkey on the Monday ceasefire holding.

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Results: CM M.K. Stalin loses in Kolathur constituency

04-05-2026 ¦ 04-05-2026 IST

M K Stalin | Photo Credit : PTI

Chennai: In the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has lost in the Kolathur constituency.

TVK party candidate Babu defeated Stalin by over 7,000 votes.