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

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.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law on the ratification of rare earth metals between Ukraine and the United States. Zelenskyy also stated that he is ready to ally with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainian President Zelensky hopes for a ceasefire with Russia starting Monday, planning to meet Putin in Turkey for negotiations. Despite demands for an unconditional ceasefire, Moscow has proposed direct talks,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he "will do everything" to ensure a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin happens in Turkey, with talks on a ceasefire scheduled for Thursday. "It is with him that I must agree on a ceasefire,

Russian President Vladimir Putin bears responsibility for establishing peace with Ukraine. Ending the war depends on his decision, states Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, according to ANSA. He expressed hope that Moscow would recognize Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's willingness to engage in direct talks and the West’s desire to