Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to attend the inaugural Mass of newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Sunday, May 18, if his schedule allows. — Ukrinform.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Ankara on May 15, prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for direct talks — if Putin attends. Zelensky warned that Putin’s absence would signal his unwillingness to end the conflict and called for new sanctions if he fails to show.

A photo of Ukrainian President Zelensky meeting with European leaders has gone viral, sparking speculation that he wore his trousers backwards. Social media users zoomed in on what appeared to be a zip at the rear,

It is Putin who decides everything in Russia, and he is the one who must resolve the issue of war. This is his war. That is why the negotiations must be with him. — Ukrinform.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was asked if he would consider a potential meeting with Russia a "failure" if it did not end with a ceasefire agreement.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that he will "be waiting" for him in Turkey.

A 30-day ceasefire is a step toward de-escalation, as neither side would be able to fully restore its forces during that time. — Ukrinform.