Leaders from around the world have welcomed the Russian leader's proposal. Here are their reactions:
'Potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine' - Trump
US President Donald Trump called it a "potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine," and promised to continue working with both sides.
Turkiye voiced full support for the Russian proposal
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fully supported this Russian proposal, emphasising his readiness to host negotiations in Istanbul.
Putin said on Saturday night that he would talk to Erdogan about the po
Slovakia torches West’s peace hypocrisy
Slovakian Prime Minsiter Robert Fico blasted the West’s pushback against direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
“I believe that this point of view will change, I will remind you again that this is a matter for Ukraine and Russia, if they are interested in negotiating, let them do so,” Fico said.
Russia-Ukraine dialogue should be direct - Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Sunday that he supported Putin's initiative to hold peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul.