“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday welcomed Russia's offer for direct peace talks, but insisted there must be a full, temporary ceasefire in place before negotiations can start.”
Doesn't sound very positive.
The ceasefire is not a peaceful solution. Zelensky uses it to keep from making a solution.
If he wants it over like he says, he will get to that table in Istanbul and get to work, ceasefire or not.
Perhaps a ceasefire can emerge from the talks soon after.
Contrary to what we were told it sounds like Zelensky still has cards left to play. At least that’s how he acting.