Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's backtracked on requests for a ceasefire to come before talks with Russia. 

He's set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey this week to discuss the Ukraine war.  

This comes as Western allies in the 'Coalition of the Willing' have offered a US backed 30-day cease-fire proposal to Russia, alongside the threat of sanctions.  

Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge it's still uncertain if the meeting will take place, but Zelenskyy is hopeful. 

He says Zelenskyy hasn't won the introduction he'd hoped for, as he requested a ceasefire agreement first, and a meeting second. 

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's backtracked on requests for a ceasefire to come before talks with Russia.&nbsp;
He's set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey this week to discuss the Ukraine war. &nbsp;
This comes as Western allies in the 'Coalition of the Willing' have offered a US backed 30-day cease-fire proposal to Russia, alongside the threat of sanctions. &nbsp;
Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge it's still uncertain if the meeting will take place, but Zelenskyy is hopeful.&nbsp;
He says Zelenskyy hasn't won the introduction he'd hoped for, as he requested a ceasefire agreement first, and a meeting second.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the upcoming meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin

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