- Putin calls for ‘direct’ and ‘immediate’ talks with Ukraine BBC
- Putin says Russia ready for ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine as US and European leaders press for a ceasefire CNN
- Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war Reuters
- Russia’s Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, ‘without preconditions’ AP News
- Kremlin insists arm deliveries to Ukraine stop before agreeing to ceasefire ABC News