Putin rejects Zelenskyy's Turkey summit offer

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected an offer from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet in Turkey for direct negotiations. The proposal would have involved Turkey hosting a summit aimed at ending the war, similar to previous mediation efforts. This rejection comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to restart peace talks, with Turkey having previously offered to mediate between the two sides. The refusal represents a setback for diplomatic initiatives seeking to resolve the conflict through dialogue.