In his New Year's address, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a bold challenge to Ukraine and the West, declaring that Russia will not halt its military actions. He praised the Russian ...

Zelensky challenges Putin’s offer to meet after Russia ignores ceasefire demand. Story by Christian Edwards, Mariya Knight, Svitlana Vlasova, Rosa Rahimi and Kit Maher, CNN • 9h.

Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire and challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey ‘personally’ May 11, 2025 by SAMYA KULLAB and DASHA LITVINOVA, The Associated Press ...

But Putin’s offer for direct talks – made in a rare televised address at 1 a.m. local time Sunday – was a gamble to distract from the fact that Russia is likely to snub Monday’s ceasefire ...