Kremlin Awaits Presidential Order. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday that a Russian delegation would be present for the discussions scheduled for May

He reiterated his commitment to travel to Turkey on May 15 ,whether Putin flies in for talks or not. “Trump needs to believe that Putin actually lies. And we should do our part. Sensibly approach this issue,

Vladimir Putin harshly condemned the rhetoric and ultimatum demands from Western countries to declare a ceasefire and end the war, according to a press conference at the Kremlin. According to the head of the Kremlin,

President Trump and European leaders are demanding Russian President Vladimir Putin agree to a 30-day cease-fire starting Monday.

Russia launched deadly strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian oblasts overnight on May 7, killing two people and injuring at least six others, including four children. The attacks came despite Ukraine's open offer of a 30-day or longer ceasefire.