Russian dictator Vladimir Putin must respond to the ceasefire proposal in Ukraine by the end of the day, The Guardian reports. According to German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius, "the clock is ticking" for Russia.

As it remains uncertain whether Vladimir Putin will attend peace talks in Turkey on Thursday, locals in Kyiv give their verdict on why the Russian is reluctant.

Texas Senator John Cornyn says in floor remarks on Russian President Vladimir Putin�s war on Ukraine and obstruction of a peace process that Putin made his unwillingness to end this unprovoked and barbaric war plain as day,

There was no negotiation process with Ukraine, with the Kremlin only saying that Kyiv "should follow" its lead.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that sanctions will be imposed on Russia in the coming days if it does not comply with the ceasefire, La Repubblica informs. "We want to impose sanctions against Russia in the coming days,

Kyiv has backed a U.S. proposal made in April for a 30-day ceasefire, which has been rejected by Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will be waiting for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in the Turkish capital this week to conduct face-to-face talks about the more than 3-year war,

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