Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is 'ready to meet' as he welcomes Vladimir Putin's calls for peace talks - but insists there MUST be a full ceasefire first

Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed Russia's offer for direct peace talks, declaring: 'The entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time.' The Ukrainian President said Kyiv is 'ready to meet' but insisted Russia must agree to a ceasefire before talks can begin - after Moscow unleashed a wave of strikes hours after calling for peace. Mr Zelensky was speaking after Russian dictator Vladimir Putin effectively rejected a ceasefire proposal but instead called for the resumption of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, 'without preconditions'. #LALifestyle #USCelebrities Full Article on Source: https://ift.tt/kbJDuUv