Vladimir Putin is afraid over being assassinated if he meets with Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey on Thursday.The 72-year-old tyrant has escalated security measures and remains ensconced within his Kremlin stronghold,

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky could come face to face in Turkey this week - but it wouldn't be the first time the world leaders have met in person.

Vladimir Putin will not attend Thursday’s Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, despite calls from Zelensky, Trump and Brazilian President Lula. Kremlin named a delegation of military and intelligence officials instead.

U.S. and European officials held talks on May 12, during which Washington made it clear that it wanted to allow talks between Russia and Ukraine before increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin, sources told Bloomberg.

AFP Zelensky says 'will do everything' to make Putin meeting happen Posted: May 13, 2025 | Last updated: May 13, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he "will do everything" to ensure a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin happens in Turkey, with talks on a ceasefire scheduled for Thursday.

American citizens were urged to be ready to take shelter immediately if air raid sirens sound. Concern is mounting after the end of Russia ’s self-imposed three-day Victory Day ceasefire. It comes as President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated he is prepared to meet Vladimir Putin in Turkey to discuss a possible ceasefire.

Trump needs to believe that Putin actually lies,” Zelenskyy told a group of reporters in Kyiv, according to The Guardian. “And we should do our part. Sensibly approach this