As the Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on, representatives from the two countries are set to hold talks today in Istanbul. But, even as the world calls for a cease-fire and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicates that his country is willing to declare neutrality and consider a compromise on contested areas, Russia’s Vladimir Putin remains unmoved.
According to Russian oligarch and former Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich, Putin vowed to “thrash” Ukraine after receiving a note from President Zelenskyy.