Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his willingness to personally meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to ease tensions between their two countries.

The meeting, reportedly scheduled to take place in Turkey in the coming days, would mark the first face-to-face encounter between the two leaders since the intense conflict erupted.

Alongside the planned dialogue, President Zelensky has also called for a ceasefire to begin on Tuesday, underscoring the urgent need for peace and humanitarian relief.

Further details about the agenda of the meeting and potential mediators have yet to be disclosed.