Ukraine Offers Russia New Peace Talks, Urges Stepped-Up Negotiations

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has offered Russia a new round of peace negotiations to be held next week, emphasizing the need to increase the pace of talks and achieve a ceasefire. Despite ongoing Russian attacks and Moscow's apparent reluctance, Zelenskyy expressed willingness to meet with Putin to discuss ending the war, while also working on EU sanctions and arms deals with the US. The conflict, which began in February 2022, remains unresolved after recent talks in Istanbul.