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Turkey is ready to host ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, the country's president tells French President Emmanuel Macron.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan's announcement follows Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to hold "direct talks" with Ukraine in Istanbul.
Ukrainian President Zelensky says Ukraine "expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire – full, lasting, and reliable – starting tomorrow, 12 May, and Ukraine is ready to meet.”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls President Putin's offer to hold talks with Ukraine "far from sufficient".
He says Russia's willingness to talk is a "good sign" but says European leaders expect Moscow to agree to a ceasefire.
"First, the guns must fall silent before talks can begin."
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk repeats the call for Russia to agree to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting tomorrow.
"In response to our appeal, the Russians have proposed peace talks starting May 15. The world, however, іs waiting for univocal decision on an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
"Ukraine is ready. No more victims!" he says in a social media post.