Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready to personally meet with Vladimir Putin on Thursday to discuss ending the war.
This comes after Donald Trump demanded Ukraine agree to Putin's offer of direct talks between the two countries in Turkey.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further.
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