Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he would be ready to meet Vladimir Putin for talks in Istanbul on Thursday after US President Donald Trump told him to agree to an offer of talks with Russia immediately.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was “starting to doubt” that Ukraine will reach a ceasefire deal with Russia, and he urged Ukraine to meet with Russian officials in Turkey on Thursday to negotiate.

Qatar said a deal for “temporary use” of the plane was under negotiation, amid media reports of a gift. 

​Qatar said a deal for “temporary use” of the plane was under negotiation, amid media reports of a gift.