Vladimir Putin is afraid over being assassinated if he meets with Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey on Thursday.The 72-year-old tyrant has escalated security measures and remains ensconced within his Kremlin stronghold,

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky could come face to face in Turkey this week - but it wouldn't be the first time the world leaders have met in person.

Vladimir Putin will not attend Thursday’s Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, despite calls from Zelensky, Trump and Brazilian President Lula. Kremlin named a delegation of military and intelligence officials instead.

Zelensky agrees to Putin-proposed meeting in Turkey after Trump demands they negotiate end of war - The Ukrainian leader says he will be waiting for Putin in Turkey on Thursday after the U.S. presiden

U.S. and European officials held talks on May 12, during which Washington made it clear that it wanted to allow talks between Russia and Ukraine before increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin, sources told Bloomberg.

American citizens were urged to be ready to take shelter immediately if air raid sirens sound. Concern is mounting after the end of Russia ’s self-imposed three-day Victory Day ceasefire. It comes as President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated he is prepared to meet Vladimir Putin in Turkey to discuss a possible ceasefire.