The EU is preparing new sanctions on Russia despite a potential meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, three sources told CNBC.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's failure to attend talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul on May 15 should lead to new sanctions against Russia, stated the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak,

President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness for peace talks with Russia in Turkey, awaiting Moscow's delegation to determine Kyiv's next steps. Despite continued shelling, diplomatic efforts are intensifying,

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Ukraine has called on Brazil to support the initiative for a 30-day ceasefire and to assist in organizing a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, reports Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that if his conversation with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin does take place, he will negotiate a full ceasefire. Source: Zelenskyy speaking to journalists on 13 May Quote: "We will do everything to make this meeting happen.