Why Putin’s no-show at peace talks in Turkey is all part of his brutal pantomime - ANALYSIS: ‘Putin is not strong in direct negotiations. He’s strong in playing games,’ a senior Ukrainian source tells

Who is Russian President Vladimir Putin sending to the peace talks with Ukraine that the Kremlin chief himself proposed? Just over an hour before Moscow's midnight on May 14, the Kremlin published the names of those who would attend.

After Mr. Trump expressed frustration with Russia’s refusal to stop the war, Mr. Putin ordered a three-day cease-fire to begin on May 8, in order to mark the May 9 celebration of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Mr. Zelensky described that pledge as a “ manipulation .”

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he will urge Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend peace talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The French Foreign Minister, on his part, adds that he is working with US Senator Lindsey Graham on "massive sanctions" against Moscow. Brussels defined its 17th package of sanctions against Russia this Wednesday,

Vladimir Putin mocked the leaders of Western nations during a 'Business Russia' meeting, after European leaders threaten the country with further sanctions.