Vladimir Putin has unleashed a new devastating attack of one hundred drones at Ukraine despite Keir Starmer and Donald Trump's efforts to continue peace talks. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to meet with the Russian leader on Thursday in Istanbul.

Ukrainian officials say Russia launched more than 100 drones, rejecting calls for a ceasefire as Zelenskyy says he'll "be waiting for Putin" to join him for direct talks in Turkey.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comments mark the latest move in a weekend-long exchange of proposals from both sides on the next steps in the U.S.-led peace effort.

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

As cornered Russian despot Vladimir Putin refuses to bow to demands for a ceasefire before peace talks with Ukraine, his stalling tactics are exposed.

Kremlin slams ‘unacceptable’ ceasefire ultimatum after Moscow told to agree today - Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to meet Putin ‘personally’ this week in Istanbul, Turkey, for peace talks