Ukrainian President Zelensky posted on social media on the evening of the 11th that Ukraine hopes that Russia and Ukraine will achieve a comprehensive and protracted ceasefire from the 12th, and he will "wait" for Russian President Putin to the talks in Turkey.

　　Zelensky said that Ukraine hopes to start implementing a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire on the 12th, which will provide the necessary foundation for diplomatic activities. He will "wait" Putin in Türkiye on the 15th.

  This photo released by the Kremlin website on April 26 shows that Russian President Putin listened to the report of Russian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gerasimov. Posted by Xinhua News Agency (Photo provided by the Kremlin website)
　　Putin issued a statement to the media in the early morning of the 11th, proposing that Russia and Ukraine unconditionally restart direct negotiations in Istanbul, Türkiye on the 15th. Putin also said that some new ceasefire proposals may be reached during the negotiations.

　　The News Bureau of the Turkish Presidential Office issued a statement on the 11th saying that Turkish President Erdogan had a phone call with Putin on the same day, saying that Türkiye is willing to host the Russian-Ukrainian peace negotiations.

  Turkish President Erdogan (right) shook hands with visiting Ukrainian President Zelensky in Istanbul, Turkey on March 8, 2024. Posted by Xinhua News Agency (Photo provided by the Turkish Presidential Palace)
　　Erdogan welcomed Putin's proposal to restart Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul, Turkey, and said Türkiye is ready to host the negotiations. He stressed that the window of opportunity for peace has been opened and a full ceasefire will create the necessary conditions for peace talks. (Reporters: Li Dongxu, Li Zhenbei, Huanghe, Gao Bingbing; Reporter: Umut Ozlu; Video: Wang Kewen)

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