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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for a ceasefire beginning Monday. US President Trump has urged Kyiv and Moscow to meet in Turkey on Thursday. Follow DW for more.

Putin's offer came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.