Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has insulted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi has responded to Moscow's insults. What Zakharova said The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman's statements came amid President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Ankara.

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the names of officials who will represent Russia in the renewed negotiations with Ukraine, set to take place in Turkey today, TASS reported. Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead the Russian delegation,

The EU is preparing new sanctions on Russia despite a potential meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, three sources told CNBC.

President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will try to persuade Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to meet with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The negotiations may take place in Türkiye, according to Ouest-France.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that if his conversation with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin does take place, he will negotiate a full ceasefire. Source: Zelenskyy speaking to journalists on 13 May Quote: "We will do everything to make this meeting happen.