Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) arrive to attend a meeting on Ukraine with French President and German Chancelor at the Elysee Palace, on December 9, 2019 in Paris. Photo: Pool via AFP
Ukraine war: Istanbul talks fail to clinch ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but meeting between Putin and Zelensky possible
- Russia’s military said it will cut back operations near Kyiv, Chernihiv; Ukraine proposed neutral status with international guarantees to protect it from attack
- Russia indicated a meeting was possible between President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart but no date set for future talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) arrive to attend a meeting on Ukraine with French President and German Chancelor at the Elysee Palace, on December 9, 2019 in Paris. Photo: Pool via AFP
