Trump mulls joining Ukraine talks in Türkiye, Kremlin silent on Putin

Dmitry Peskovkremlin spokesman

We are focused on a serious search for ways to achieve a long-term peaceful settlement,

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, without elaborating

We don't really believe, of course, but we hope,

Alla, who woke up to the sound of explosions, told AFP

Dmitry Peskovkremlin spokesman

The language of ultimatums is unacceptable to Russia. It is not appropriate. You cannot talk to Russia in such a language,

Peskov told journalists

Recep Tayyip Erdoğanturkish President

We are ready for direct talks with Putin,

the Ukrainian leader confirmed again on Monday, after a call with Erdogan

I was thinking about actually flying over there. There's a possibility of it, I guess, if I think things can happen,

Trump told journalists at the White House prior to departing for a trip to the Middle East