Zelensky: Russia 'not serious' about talks
Talks between Ukrainian and Russian teams were scheduled for Istanbul on Thursday.
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, says he's still ready for talks with Vladimir Putin, but added the Russian leader was not serious about negotiations. He said he was sending a Ukrainian delegation to negotiations in Istanbul out of respect for the US and Turkish presidents, trying to make the first steps towards de-escalation. We hear from Ukrainians and get the latest from Turkey.
Health officials in Gaza say Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 100 people since midnight, many of them in tents. We hear from medics in Gaza and get the latest from our regional expert.
Presenter: Andrew Peach.
(Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy talks during a press conference at the Ukrainian embassy in Ankara, Turkey, May 15, 2025. Credit: Cagla Gurdogan/Reuters)
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