Putin proposes to resume direct Russian-Ukrainian talks in Turkey on the 15th

At 1:36 am local time on the 11th, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press conference in the Kremlin. Putin proposed to resume direct Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul, Turkey on May 15. Putin said he would call the Turkish president to discuss holding Russian-Ukrainian talks. Putin once again stressed that Russia is willing to hold direct talks with Ukraine without setting preconditions. The reason for the collapse of the previous Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul is not on the Russian side. Although the fighting is still ongoing, Russia is willing to resume the previously interrupted negotiations with Ukraine.