A s president xi jinping stood shoulder to shoulder with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, watching Russian and Chinese soldiers marching across Red Square on May 9th, they could have been mistaken for equals.

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas doubts that Vladimir Putin will travel to Turkey for a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky. In her opinion, the Russian leader may not dare to do so. What you need to know Kaja Kallas expressed doubts about the possibility of a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey.

Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran's government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani was quoted by Russia's state RIA news agency as saying on Monday.

EU Foriegn Policy Chief Kaja Kallas implied Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to sit down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for peace talks.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Türkiye on May 15. The refusal of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to meet with the Ukrainian leader will mean Moscow’s refusal to end the war, according to the Head of the President’s Office,

Vladimir Putin has until midnight to agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine or leading European states, including the UK, will impose new sanctions against Russia, the German government's spokesman has said.

Lack of Russian consent for a ceasefire: Despite appeals, Russia did not agree to an immediate ceasefire, commented European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho.New sanctions in preparation: The European Commission is considering imposing further sanctions on Russia,

Putin hasn't yet said whether he will be at the talks, which U.S. President Donald Trump has urged the two sides to attend as part of Washington’s efforts to stop the fighting

Vladimir Putin's 25-year vice-like grip on Russia ends if he accedes to peace talks with Ukraine, experts say. The despot faces mutiny on all fronts at home - notably his army and the rise of "armed" opposition - with acceding to a ceasefire seen as a show of ultimate weakness.

Vladimir Putin was likely surprised by President Volodymyr Zelensky's willingness to meet personally, said European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho. What do you need to know? Lack of Russian consent for a ceasefire: Despite appeals,