Ukrainian officials say Russia launched more than 100 drones, rejecting calls for a ceasefire as Zelenskyy says he'll "be waiting for Putin" to join him for direct talks in Turkey.

"US President Donald Trump's Envoys, Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg, will travel to Istanbul on Thursday for possible talks on how to end russia's war in Ukraine. A senior US official said Washington does not expect an announcement on Moscow's plans until early Thursday morning," the report said.

WASHINGTON/RIYADH/ANTALYA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg will travel to Istanbul for potential talks on Thursday on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine, three sources familiar with the plans said on Tuesday.

President Trump on Sunday urged Ukrainian leaders to agree to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey later this week to negotiate an end to the three-year conflict. “President

European leaders say Russia's failure to join a ceasefire offered by Ukraine would lead to further sanctions on Moscow.

The Kremlin brushed off the threat of further sanctions, saying that “the language of ultimatums is unacceptable.”