President Zelensky says Russia is "not serious" about negotations.
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, says he's still ready for talks with Vladimir Putin, but added the Russian leader was not serious about negotiations. He said he was sending a Ukrainian delegation to negotiations in Istanbul out of respect for the US and Turkish presidents, trying to make the first steps towards de-escalation. We hear from Russians and Ukrainians and get the latest from our regional editor.
Our correspondent has been reporting from the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine and tells us about the mood among Ukraine's soldiers.
A 23-year-old Mexican social media influencer has been shot dead while live streaming on TikTok. We speak to our reporter from the BBC's Spanish language service.
Presenter: Andrew Peach.
(Photo: Russia's presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky as part of the delegation in Turkey - 15 May 2025. Credit: TOLGA BOZOGLU/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
