Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Turkey to end war

Russian President Vladimir Putin early Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Turkey to end Europe's longest military conflict since World War II.

Putin's offer came in response to requests from Kyiv and President Donald Trump for a 30-day ceasefire. The Russian president said there would be no conditions for the restart of negotiations.

“We are committed to serious negotiations with Ukraine,” Putin said, adding it was possible Russia could agree to a ceasefire during the talks.

There's no immediate reaction from Washington, which has pressed for months for a peaceful solution to the three-year war between Russian and Ukraine.